(SKIP TO #5 IF YOU WANT YOUR MIND BLOWN!) It seems like we are usually discussing caloric INPUT, but what about output? If you eat less, and move more – that will increase your caloric deficit for a weight loss goal. Actually, moving more is a great idea even if your goal isn’t weight loss.Continue reading “5 Simple, Quick Ways to Increase Your Caloric Output”
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Can You Eat Cereal and Still Lose Weight?…and 4 Other Important Questions.
I’ve been getting a lot of good question lately on my social media pages, so I wanted to take the time to answer them here – in more detail. 1) Can I eat cereal and still lose weight? Yes. Remember, there is so single food that will automatically make you fat/prevent weight loss when itContinue reading “Can You Eat Cereal and Still Lose Weight?…and 4 Other Important Questions.”
Can Brats and Healthy Coexist?
For those of you who don’t know, the Brat is a staple food in the traditional Wisconsin diet, along with cheese and beer. For all my non-Wisconsin followers – Brats are a traditional German pork sausage. This Memorial Day, I will be running a boot camp workout at Brat Fest here in Madison Wisconsin. Yes,Continue reading “Can Brats and Healthy Coexist?”
How Many Calories Should You Eat? The Answer May Surprise You…
This is a question I get asked numerous times throughout the week in some shape or form. 99% of the time I will respond with a question… “How many calories are you currently eating? Per day? On weekends? Per weekly average? AND how is it affecting your desired outcome – whether that be fatContinue reading “How Many Calories Should You Eat? The Answer May Surprise You…”
Unicorn Frappegate and Why I Don’t Tell People What to Eat
I’m pretty sure if Starbucks made a s*** flavored drink and called it something magical people would still rush out to buy it… I wasn’t surprised by the rush and hype, but what I was surprised by was the reactions from health industry people, and the back and forth social media drama that someContinue reading “Unicorn Frappegate and Why I Don’t Tell People What to Eat”
Intuitive Eating: In Practice
Intuitive – adjective using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive. Intuitive eating is an approach to eating that I learned about during my dietetic internship at Gundersen Lutheran in 2009. We were introduced to this book (which I HIGHLY recommend for anyone who has a uneasyContinue reading “Intuitive Eating: In Practice”
What Are You Waiting For?
I’m going to start Monday. I’m going to start after vacation. Enough is enough. Why wait? Why leave it up to waiting if it’s something you really care about? Is it because it’s hard? Exercising isn’t hard, and eating like an adult isn’t hard. This is where many people are so terribly wrong it’s insane. InContinue reading “What Are You Waiting For?”
Why Pure Avoidance Might be the Best Form of “Willpower”
Everyone has “those foods”. The ones that no matter what, you just can’t eat one piece, one serving, or one bowl… For myself, these include: Tortilla chips and salsa Trail mix Chex mix Cookies No matter how strict I am feeling, I know that I struggle with portion control with these foods. This theContinue reading “Why Pure Avoidance Might be the Best Form of “Willpower””
5 MORE Quick Calorie Cuts
For the first article click here: https://mgfitlife.com/2017/02/28/5-quick-calorie-cuts/ Still looking for more tips and tricks to cut back on those calories huh? Well, just remember that if you aren’t consistent with your day to day intake, these “simple” cuts won’t make much of a dent, but they could help you get started. 1. When eating out, NEVERContinue reading “5 MORE Quick Calorie Cuts”
You Aren’t a Dog, Food is Not A Reward
I have often talked about food as a stress relief, or eating as something to do when you are bored – but what about using food for a positive moment? This can be just as detrimental to your overall goals. Now, enjoying a Thanksgiving feast with friends and or family is one thing inContinue reading “You Aren’t a Dog, Food is Not A Reward”