How consistent are you on the weekends? If you’re ‘on the path’ nutritionally during the week, but fall off track on the weekends, this could be the reason why you continue to ‘maintain’ your weight’. Rather than being super strict during the week, then feeling the need to binge on the weekend, you might do … Continued
Can’t sleep? Choose your evening foods wisely. Foods to avoid include: -Processed foods high in sugar can cause an insulin spike & then subsequent cortisol spike -Spicy foods can cause acid reflux -Alcohol & caffeine disturb deep levels of sleep & promote wakefulness Here are some before bed ideas to help you get more shut … Continued
There’s no magic. Consistency is the secret sauce to success. It’s the opposite of “all or nothing” thinking. Consistency may ebb & flow. It’s not about perfection or never messing up. Think ‘all or something’. Weight loss success is about continually committing to simple habits. Adding some accountability will always up your game. Happy to … Continued
Weight loss is simple, but not easy… Imagine if you just did the things that worked from the start… 1️Calorie deficit… 2️Adequate protein… 3️Being honest & consistent with nutrition… 4️Resistance training 3-4 times a week… 5️Easy movement like 10k steps a day… . Bonus tips: ✔️Be patient & don’t giving up… ✔️Stop looking for quick … Continued
The ‘C’ word is scary & humbling. It reminded me of my mortality & that our time is non-refundable. Thankfully my experience with cancer is of the skin cancer variety. I had biopsies & then his Photodynamic Red Light Therapy to kill dormant melanoma cells. So far so good! Skin cancer is very treatable, but … Continued
Don’t get caught up on the number on the scale! Meet Helen – her weight has changed minimally but she’s lost 18 inches! Her body shape has changed & she is SO much stronger & more energized. She’s one busy, kind hearted soul. She’s a mother of 4 and grandmother of 4 who works full … Continued
Self care is often put on the back burner. This was Judy’s problem… She was so busy serving others that she found herself overweight & unhappy. So she decided to get some support & so much has changed for her! She’s lost 35 lbs, but more importantly… Judy has regained her confidence & is now … Continued
Save your money. Instead, invest it in education & accountability. Menopause is just a phase, like puberty that we just have to get through. We can make it easier by eating healthy foods, adding reasonable exercise, reducing stress & protecting sleep. No pill, powder or potion is gonna magically ‘cure’ menopause or make symptoms go … Continued
Married to the number on the scale? Does that number really matter? Please neutralize that number & focus on something else. My hope is that you want to feel good & look better in the mirror more than achieve a weight loss number. The way to do that is to focus on maintaining & building … Continued
Just stop… 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. Happy to help, let’s chat to see what small change you should start with: http://lifestyle.shawna247.com/