This might be something you have never heard a dietitian mutter before, but salads aren’t necessarily that good for you. What?!?!? Salads?!? The FIRST thing people gravitate towards when it is time to lose weight? Yes, salads. As soon as someone decides to lose weight they start eating salads. Loaded with healthy veggies, and minimalContinue reading “The Most Overrated “Healthy” Meals, and How to Fix Them.”
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You Don’t Lose Fat in the Gym
Yep. Here is a trainer, someone who puts food on the table by helping people work out at the gym. Have I lost my mind? What’s more important for fat loss? Nutrition. 100% of the time. It’s not that exercise doesn’t matter at all, but exercise is the simple part. Nutrition is 100% responsible forContinue reading “You Don’t Lose Fat in the Gym”
All You Need to Know About Protein
Protein – it’s what every gym rat likes to talk about. The truth is, protein is very important for everyone looking to maximize their health. To keep it simple, protein is made up of the building blocks of tissue – amino acids. In addition to muscle, protein also makes up hair, skin, nails, hormones, andContinue reading “All You Need to Know About Protein”
Why Meal Plans Don’t Work, and What To Do…
I used to make meal plans. Hand them out. Expect results. Get puzzled. Repeat. But…it never happened. And with speaking with multiple other nutrition coaches, and dietitians, they all said the same thing. Meal plans sound great in theory. Just eat this EXACT plan and you will get results. If they are made properly andContinue reading “Why Meal Plans Don’t Work, and What To Do…”
Do I Need to Track Food Forever?
I get this question a lot. “You always talk about tracking food, do I need to do that forever?” Short answer, NO. I recommend everyone tracks their food at some point though. Not because it is the only way to see results, but because most people have NO clue what they eat, how much theyContinue reading “Do I Need to Track Food Forever?”
All You Need to Get Killer Fat Burning and Muscle Building Workouts
In the world of SO many options for fitness equipment, machines, gadgets, gizmos, inflatable surfaces, banded contraptions, and thingamabobs…we forget about the OG’s, the original gainers, of the gym. I’m talking about the iron. More specifically, the dumbbell. Because even the barbell has made a comeback of sorts – well, for hardcore gym goers itContinue reading “All You Need to Get Killer Fat Burning and Muscle Building Workouts”
Consistency Over Everything Will Yield Results
This post was originally sent out via my insider’s email list…and I got a very big positive response to it, so I wanted to share it here. If you don’t already get the weekly insider emails (on Tuesdays) you are missing out! SUBSCRIBE HERE Have you ever not gone to the gym because you didn’tContinue reading “Consistency Over Everything Will Yield Results”
Think Yourself Fit
Going off last weeks post about loving yourself first., I wanted to bring up the power of the mind. The mind is truly the strongest “muscle” we have when it comes to what we do with our body. Our mind can convince us to do crazy things, and it can convince us to avoid thingsContinue reading “Think Yourself Fit”
Love Yourself First
“You cannot pour from an empty cup” In other words, you can’t help others who need you if you aren’t taking care of yourself. I want you to focus on you. It’s not selfish. It’s mandatory. I am not suggesting that you forget about your loved ones, your spouse, your kids, etc… I am just remindingContinue reading “Love Yourself First”
The Missing Link For Progress
Fat loss stalled. Muscle gain stalled. Looking softer, or guys…having issues staying “soft”? Time to diet harder, workout harder, or take more pills…right? Not so fast. What about your sleep? Sleep is a foundational component of overall healthy life. Studies have shown that with as little as only 4 days of sleep deprivation, young, healthy malesContinue reading “The Missing Link For Progress”