Life is about the actions you do or do not do each day. Your actions are based on your beliefs.Your Beliefs + Your Habits = Your LifeWhat positive empowering beliefs move you forward? What negative limiting beliefs stop you before you even get out of bed...
When I am working with my nutrition coaching clients, we are not just talking about nutrition and their weight. What we talk about is actually the complete opposite of what other diet programs are focusing on.When you "check in" with Weight Watchers it's all about making sure...
Any successful thing you have done in life did not happen in a straight line, right?There are setbacks, barriers and challenges during our journey.It’s not about how many times you stumble, or trip, or fall flat on your face. Because you WILL.It’s how quickly you get...
Collagen is a protein. It’s derived from the Greek word GLUE.It’s the main component of various connective tissues in the body. It’s present in fibrous tissues such as tendons and skin and makes up ~30% of whole body protein content.. There are 3 main types of collagen...
Sound familiar…“I already screwed up and had 1 cookie, so I might as well have 3 more.”“I’ve been so good on my diet, I deserve to have this.”“I fell off the wagon this weekend, so I’ll start again Monday.”“If I can’t do an hour of...
Adequate high quality protein can improve satiety, help manage weight, help manage blood sugar and prevent high blood pressure.Optimal protein intake is between 1.2-2 g/kg of body weight. Depending on age, activity level, and lean body mass.Protein is digested slower so we don’t get the rapid...
“Finish your plate before you can leave the table.”“You have to eat your (canned slimy spinach) vegetables before you can have dessert.”Of course you’re never going to want to eat spinach again when this is your introduction to vegetables. These are food rules just like any...
Time is the #1 excuse I hear from people limiting them from moving forward with prioritizing their health and nutrition.Typically you have made other things that are important to you fit into your busy life…Exercise classes, frequent social events, Netflix, social media scrolling. It’s more...
Build a Healthy MealMake half of your plate veggies and fruit. Add color and variety to your plate.Add Lean Protein Think chicken, turkey, lean beef, pork, fish, seafood, eggs, beans, tofuInclude Whole GrainsLook for “100% whole grain” on the food label, and as 1st ingredientWhole grains...
To be honest when I work with clients nutrition is ~20% of what we are focusing on.There is not a lack of nutrition education or knowledge available. Knowledge is not powerful until it is applied.In the first 60-90 days we are building the foundation. First you have...