I often have new clients come to me and they are perplexed as to why the weight is not coming off. They feel they are doing the hard work with their workouts and feel they are making the right dietary choices. But what may appear to be the ‘right’ food choices may not always be…
I would say that almost everyone’s path I cross would tell me that they would like to lose a few more pounds or inches or simply be leaner. Do you feel this way too? Here are some pointers to help you get started. Perform Multi-Tasking Exercises I call them multi-tasking because you are able to…
Some signs that you are relying on sugar for the wrong reasons: you crave it, you eat more than you intend to and you feel a loss of control with your consumption frequency and quantity. Sound familiar? The Problem with Simple Carbs The simple carbs that many Americans fill their diets with (breads, chips, crackers,…
When I work with clients on improving their diets, a big point of interest is always “what should I eat for snacks?” Everyone finds it difficult to continually come up with options that they can enjoy without the guilt of overdoing it on the calories. Snack Ideas The great thing about snacks between meals is…
For starters whole grains are plant seeds. The seed has three layers and when the outer layer is not stripped away, the grain remains “whole” and unprocessed. Don’t Be Fooled by Labels Often people mistake some processed grains to be whole grains because the misleading labels on the front and the brown color of the…
Not all fat is created equally. Many often think low fat diets are the key to weight loss and though this is true to some extent, there is more to take into consideration where your diet is concerned. Healthy fats play a key role in optimal health. Your total fat intake should consist of 20-30%…
We all want a faster metabolism! It is the answer to all the weight loss troubles. But how can you make your body burn calories at a faster rate? Unfortunately, we cannot change our genetics, gender, or age but we can do 10 things to improve our metabolism! Build Muscle – our bodies burn calories…
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup of sugar* 1/2 cup of agave nectar* 2 eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup buckwheat flour 3/4 cup gluten free flour 3/4 cup almond flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 zucchini…
If you are wanting to check out your BMI, body shape, figure out your RMR (resting metabolic rate), the calories you should be eating to lose weight, your target heart rate when you exercise…check out this tool on WebMD! http://web.archive.org/web/20160309181705/http://www.webmd.com/diet/calc-bmi-plus?ecd=wnl_wlw_032414&ctr=wnl-wlw-032414_promo_2&mb=k%2FnoUGj1LF5BAbm88Yb3BOHnVev1imbCZA92u6%2Fp0%40I%3D
Have you been working out really hard and following a strict eating plan and find yourself ‘stuck,’ not able to shed the weight you are wanting to? It’s possible that you have hit a plateau and it may not be for the reasons you think. Why Have You Hit a Plateau So what are the…
I often have new clients come to me and...
I would say that almost everyone’s path I cross...
Some signs that you are relying on sugar for...
When I work with clients on improving their diets,...
For starters whole grains are plant seeds. The seed...
Not all fat is created equally. Many often think...