The ‘Cost’ Of Visible Abs

Do you really want visible abs? Do you know what it costs in terms of your lifestyle? Understand that there is a LOT of smoke & mirrors on social media. Lots of pics have fancy lighting &/or are photoshopped (so don’t think less of yourself if you look differently). I respect any decision you make … Continued

Weight Loss Expectation Vs Reality

Weight loss is going to be slow and it’s never linear. But it doesn’t have to be painful. Take a look at what Felicia says about the process: ”On a scale of 1-10 (10 being unbearable), this plan is a 1-2. I was eating LESS before your intervention. The only “suffering” comes from planning my … Continued

Menopause Weight Loss Expectations

I understand your frustration… Weight loss is slow! Losing .5-1lb a week is brilliant progress, but this doesn’t sound like a fast enough rate given the ‘quick fixes’ that are being sold. Don’t fall for ‘quick’ where weight loss is concerned. You can’t speed up a process that’s meant to be slow. You probably gained … Continued

Make Your Bathroom Scale Less Scary

Your bathroom scale isn’t the enemy. In fact, if you can neutralize the number on the scale, it can be very helpful in learning more about your body. You’ll be able to connect the dots more readily between your actions & results. If you average your weight over the course of a week & see … Continued

Swap Your Weight Loss Goal for This…

Have you considered setting a performance goal? A performance goal provides a measurable outcome, motivation & a happy coincidence can be weight loss. What do you want to achieve? Happy to help! Reach out: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna

Willpower Will ALWAYS Fail

Will power will always fail, no matter how driven you are. It sounds obvious, but simply remove temptation. Changing your environment makes it easier to change your behaviour. Sometimes we make things harder than they need to be… Happy to help with more strategies: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna

Stop Exercising for Weight Loss

Exercise has so many benefits beyond weight loss! Yes, you can burn calories exercising, but weight loss can best be addressed thru nutrition. I exercise because: I love to move It feels good It can be a challenge It can be competitive It can be a distraction It can be social It’s a fun past … Continued

What to Do When You Fail…

It’s only failure when you quit trying. Whatever it is that’s challenging you, don’t give up. You got this! Whatever it is, remember that we ALL fall down. It’s those that get back up sooner that experience long term success. Happy to help, let’s talk: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna

Stop THIS to Lose Weight

If a nutrition plan isn’t sustainable, your weight loss will be temporary. And no one wants to regain weight (and more). Start with ONE small healthy change: -more water -more sleep -more movement -more protein Start small. Don’t know where to start? Happy to help, let’s talk: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna

Injured? Do This…

Injured? Don’t give up. There’s almost always something you can do to stay active. If you’re nursing an injury (who isn’t?), rest the injured body part & find something to do with the rest of your body. Any kind of exercise will help you stay in the ‘habit’ of exercise & give you a mental … Continued