Vacation. It’s supposed to be a time to relax, enjoy, and unwind. But to some people, the thought of being in a new environment, off their routine, and surrounded by epic foods and drinks can bring upon the stress of losing gains, and gaining pounds.
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The TRUTH About All Those “Eat Whatever You Want and Lose Weight” People
It’s true! You CAN eat pizza and lose weight. You CAN eat Big Mac’s and lose weight! This is something that I see ads for, marketing for, and friends sharing posts about all the time. I myself even share the occasional “I eat ____ as part of my healthy diet”. The disconnect is this –Continue reading “The TRUTH About All Those “Eat Whatever You Want and Lose Weight” People”
Put an End to Your Food Sensitivities – FOR GOOD!
It was a Friday afternoon. I had just finished up early at the hospital and I was headed back to Madison for a weekend. I ate some leftover cheese ravioli and slammed a big glass of milk as I rushed out the door to the weekend that awaited.
When Diet and Exercise are NOT Enough
I exercise, and I eat well – yet I still DON’T SEE RESULTS! First question – what results are you after? Second: Do they align with what you are doing? Third: Do they align with what you do 24/7/365?
Is Diet Culture Dooming Us All?
As I touched on last week, I firmly believe in distancing morality from food. There are no good nor bad foods – there are just foods, and healthy and unhealthy portions, based on your current situation. But as a dietitian, a so-called “expert” in the realm of nutrition, how can you NOT say that thereContinue reading “Is Diet Culture Dooming Us All?”
Let’s Stop Calling Foods “Good” and “Bad”, Shall We?
I sat down in my office to get to work on some client check in’s for my online nutrition coaching. The first one I opened, BAM! There it was… “I need to call you, I am really struggling”.
4 Ways to Simplify Your Workouts Without Stressing Over the Small Stuff (With Videos)
When it comes to working out, there are a million different things you can do and a million different ways that people think is best. The one common factor: hard work and challenging stimulus. So why do we NEED to overcomplicate things? The tried and true methods still exist for a reason. The staple exercisesContinue reading “4 Ways to Simplify Your Workouts Without Stressing Over the Small Stuff (With Videos)”
Your Diet Doesn’t Matter, and 3 Other Things That Don’t
***This was an email sent out to my insiders’ list this week. If you are NOT on the list, get on it here to receive more tactical emails like this one — CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP*** Let’s stop the talk about this and that diet being best… Currently, America sits at a 40% obesityContinue reading “Your Diet Doesn’t Matter, and 3 Other Things That Don’t”
How to Avoid Gaining Fat on a Holiday
“What will I do this _______ (insert holiday here) – how will I stay on plan?” I get this question a lot, and I sense the worry of many patriotic Americans this 4th of July, who know it is their civic duty to celebrate our independence by stuffing our faces full of processed meats, thingsContinue reading “How to Avoid Gaining Fat on a Holiday”
Stop Lying to Yourself About Reaching Your Goals
You are holding yourself back. No one else, but you. This is a very hard thing for many people to accept. If you are okay with your current life – not even talking fitness and health here – that is awesome! But if you are not happy, and you continue to not take ownership andContinue reading “Stop Lying to Yourself About Reaching Your Goals”