When you’re trying to make a plan to lose weight, it’s helpful to find reliable information about what will work and what won’t. Typing “weight loss” into a search engine will turn up a dizzying array of results. You could spend days reading about calories and ingredients and macros and still not know what foods … Read more
Tell me if this sounds like you: you’re reminded of a favorite food or dessert, and suddenly, your mouth is watering, and you HAVE to have it. Recently for me, it was a Blueberry Cheesecake Shake from Nifty Fifty’s. My boyfriend tried to substitute it with a tube of cookie dough, but we all know … Read more
“I don’t know how to lose weight”. “I want to lose weight, but have no idea where to start”. By far, these are the top comments and questions I see posted in Facebook groups, Pinterest boards, and asked by friends and family. I can understand why. There is so much information out there, that it’s … Read more
Sugar has been an integral part of our collective diet ever since the start of the 13th century. The ooh’s, ahh’s, and umm’s that accompany sugar consumption is one feeling everyone loves to identify with. However, beyond the sweetness, there are dire consequences. Sugar plays a significant role in your body. Without sugar in your … Read more
You know how the saying goes – ‘You are what you eat.’ Well, it’s easy to figure out that if you eat too much fat, you will be fat. But what does that statement mean in terms of how much protein we eat? Hint: If you are over 50, it is a huge deal. So, … Read more
Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or 25 pounds, knowing where and how to start can be a challenge. The science of weight loss is easy; the psychology of how to lose weight is not. Identifying a few easy things that you can start to do today to lose weight will ease you into … Read more
You may have seen lots of fitness enthusiasts sharing photos of meal prep, or maybe your friends or work colleagues are into meal prepping. No matter where you may have seen it, meal planning is on the rise. So what’s all the fuss about, and is it worth it? Is meal planning the key to … Read more
The keto diet is all the rage. By drastically reducing the consumption of carbohydrates and eating copious amounts of fat and protein, celebrities and the person down the street are successfully losing weight in a short amount of time. But do the experts this keto is healthy? If you’re only familiar with the word keto and … Read more
It’s no secret that most health-related problems can be attributed to lifestyle and eating habits. It stands to reason then that heart problems and strokes can be avoided if we just eat better and adopt healthy lifestyle habits. That said, it’s easy to remove greasy and junk food out of your life and call that … Read more
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a popular way to not only lose weight, but also to reduce inflammation and glucose levels. Before you dive into IF, consider these factors because intermittent fasting may not be right for you. What is intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting means that you designate specific periods of time, either in hours or … Read more