3 Diet Mistakes To Avoid
It’s been said that 80% of your fat loss results are made in the kitchen, so it’s no surprise that DIET MISTAKES are what get most of us off track with our fat loss efforts. You can exercise hard every single day, but if you are making these 3 common mistakes then fat loss is going to be slow or nonexistent… Diet Mistake #1: Not Eating Enough Wholesome Calories Starvation diets simply do not work. Restricting too many calories slows...
Post Holiday Diet Reset & Recovery
The holidays are OVER! Your body is puffy and bloated. Your joints are achy. Your clothes feel tight. Let’s quickly get you back on the fitness fast track. 1) It’s Over. Draw a line in the sand. The bad eating stops now. 2) Hydrate. The only way to restore balance is to get hydrated with lots of water. 3) Eat Whole. For the next few weeks stick with only whole, real foods like fruits, vegetables and some lean meat. You’re not supposed...
Utilize Hydration for Fat Loss
It’s incredibly frustrating to hit a wall with your fat loss. When your results stop but your diet and exercise haven’t changed, it’s quite often dehydration that is the culprit. Most people are chronically dehydrated which means that they are not drinking enough water throughout the day. There are 2 main reasons that not drinking enough water causes you to gain weight… 1. Thirst often feels like hunger – which leads to...
Boost Your Immune System With These 3 Steps
Does your immune system need a BOOST? It’s more important now than ever to have a strong, healthy immune system. With the threat of both the coronavirus and the pandemic pounds or quarantine-15, as I’ve heard it described, it can feel like your two options are to get sick or to pack on the pounds during this time of quarantine. I’m here to offer tips to help you both STAY WELL and STAY FIT! Here’s a three-pronged approach to help...
Keep Calories in Check While Eating Out
Here are some tips to help you keep your calories in check while eating out… Forget the Extras: Ask for the bread basket or chip basket to be removed from your table and stick to eating only what you ordered. Don’t Drink Calories: Stick with water or unsweetened iced tea in order to avoid a few hundred extra calories. Get Dressing On the Side: Ask for sauces and dressings on the side to cut down calories. Order Healthier Sides: Just...
Are You Sure Your Dinner Is Healthy?
This is your year to finally lose the weight and get fit…and it all starts with dinner. You may be exercising hard, getting plenty of sleep and staying diligent in your hydration, but if you’re eating the wrong food for dinner then sadly you will never reach your goals. Most dinners are too high in calories to allow you to steadily lose weight and progress towards your ideal body. This goes for restaurant dinners as well as homecooked...
New Years Party Survival Guide
Use these quick tips to avoid overeating at your holiday party: A plate of appetizers is considered a meal. Don’t load up on appetizers and then sit down to a full meal. Survey all of your food options before beginning to eat. Choose a few of your favorites and then fill the rest of your plate with greens. Liquid calories count. Stick with only one calorie-filled drink and then switch to water. Eat a sensible meal before you arrive at...
Best Body Transformation Tips
There’s nothing quite as inspiring as a truly jaw-dropping before and after picture. I’m talking about a 50+ pound weight loss where they look like an entirely new person. It’s striking how much younger people look when the extra fat comes off. An attractive, happy, energetic person was inside of them all along. Many popular magazines showcase transformation success stories like this at the beginning of a new year. Flip through the...