Did you know that the CDC found that only 9% of the US population eats the recommended amount of vegetables each day? We understand that it can be difficult, so I want to share 5 easy tips to help you increase your vegetable intake! Tip #1: Clean and cut your veggies ahead of time! Chopping …
Imagine an eating plan where you can enjoy your favorite, less healthy foods in moderation and still get results! Anyone who’s ever tried to lose weight knows how difficult it is to stick to a strict diet. The word “diet” alone makes me feel instantly deprived. Which then puts me on the slippery slope toward …
Every year millions of people start their weight loss journey which inevitably ends with either getting frustrated seeing no progress OR they lose weight fast to gain it right back! Why does this happen? Keep reading to find out the top 3 reasons your diet failed you. Reason #1: Your diet is TOO RESTRICTIVE! A study …
Most of us want to tone up, get fit, build muscle, or reach some other health related goal. We get it– your confidence isn’t what it used to be or you just want to feel better all round. The problem is we live in a microwave society where we are expecting instant results. But the …
Everything we do today affects us in some way, shape, or form in the future. I think we learned that when we discovered how bad smoking is for us, or when we discovered what carcinogens are, but what about our other choices? We choose to drink too much alcohol, eat too much sugar, and fill …
For most people, the idea of weight loss comes with an end date. “I just want to lose 20 pounds.” You lose those 20 pounds and then what? You go right back to what you were doing before. In most cases, those 20 pounds are back faster than the time it took you to lose …
3 Reasons why feeling hungry is a good thing (and it’s not what you think!) One thing that “diet culture” has taught us is to fear hunger. Whether it is an ad for the latest appetite suppressant, or the readily available snacks to prevent from ever being hungry-the message is the same: it is NOT …
Why is it SO hard to lose weight? How many times do you ask yourself this question? Anyone with a weight loss goal, who is working hard on establishing healthy habits, and trying to decrease the frequency of making unhealthy choices knows that losing weight takes time! By now, you’ve likely heard our nutrition coaching …
The Coronavirus (COVID19) is here and many people are wondering how to stay healthy. Here are 5 tips to help boost and support a healthy immune system: ExerciseThe key is to get moving, and consistently! Research has found that participants who consistently exercised had fewer sore throats, headaches, fevers, and other ailments than those who …
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Do you remember the “Freshman 15”? This is an expression that refers to the average weight gain during the first or freshman year at college. The weight gain is commonly caused by unhealthy food choices, not exercising regularly, late night eating and excessive junk food and alcohol consumption. Let’s not let these unhealthy habits make …
