Most people have a lot on their plate at any given time, and it has us running from one thing to the next constantly. Sometimes, like in this video, being absorbed in what you have to do or where you need to be will make you miss important signs, and it can be a disaster!Continue reading “Do You Need to Slow Down?”
Category Archives: Nutrition
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Who doesn’t love a good chicken tender??? Although they are a good source of protein, they come with extra calories because they are fried in oil. Not so good for your waistline. If you are open to a healthier alternative, keep reading. What you’ll need: small bowl fork dinner plate 1-2 lbs of boneless, skinlessContinue reading “Grilled Chicken Tenders”
Pumpkin Pie Super Shake
With the arrival of the fall weather, pumpkin flavored everything is now available. There was a time when I liked pumpkin spice lattes, until I learned more about nutrition… and that they could be 700 calories. On top of that, I noticed that when I had them, I would get an upset stomach. So nowContinue reading “Pumpkin Pie Super Shake”
Got Time for Breakfast???
The answer is, you do. Everyone can find 10 more minutes. I often hear from clients that it’s hard to make a balanced breakfast in the morning. I just wanted to prove that it doesn’t take much time, and can taste really good too! Here is one of my go to meals in the morning.Continue reading “Got Time for Breakfast???”
All or Nothing
Does this situation ever sound familiar: “It’s Monday, I don’t have any meals planned, the fridge is empty, I guess I’ll just eat out and I’ll start over next week.” In my experience, I have noticed that many people are all or nothing when it comes to their nutrition habits. What I hope to teachContinue reading “All or Nothing”
Meal Prep
Life often gets hectic and making healthy decisions gets thrown out the window. The biggest problem I hear is time. It takes less time to go out to eat than it does to go to the grocery store and cook something usually, but your waistline will stay thinner and your wallet fatter if you cookContinue reading “Meal Prep”
Grilling Season is Here!
With the warm weather and longer days, it’s a lot more enticing to get out the grill. Just because you’re grilling, doesn’t mean that it can’t be healthy. Here is my latest creation from my little Weber grill. No Bun Sirloin Burgers: 2 lbs of ground sirloin 2 tbsp of lite soy sauce 1/2 tspContinue reading “Grilling Season is Here!”
My Thoughts on Nutrition
As I continue to learn more, I have changed my thought process on things related to training and nutrition, and in some cases, I’ve changed my mind more than a few times. I’ve used websites like myfitnesspal or the dailyplate to track food and count calories, trying to get people to stay under the recommendedContinue reading “My Thoughts on Nutrition”
Changes to Make in Your Diet
Many people are all or nothing when it comes to working out or eating better. Research shows that this type of behavior usually doesn’t lead to long term results. Instead, you should focus on making changes slowly, so that they become habits and not just a temporary fix. If you view these changes as temporary,Continue reading “Changes to Make in Your Diet”
Meal Planning
Many people will ask me about what I eat (naturally because I am the fitness professional), so I wanted to share what I’m eating this week and strategies that I use so I am successful. Make time in your schedule so that you make food in bulk for several days, so that healthy food is readyContinue reading “Meal Planning”
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