PLEASE DON’T STARVE YOURSELF. It’s January. You’re gung-ho about dropping those last 10 pounds this year. You’re “making some lifestyle changes” – right? The #1 mistake I see is that you don’t eat enough for your goals. (Gals AND guys, I’m talking to both of you!) This creates a deficit in energy, and you’re STARVING! […]

There’s no doubt about it – checking in on yo’self is proven to help you keep dialled in so you can reach your goals. I can’t tell you how often a client has NOT recorded their starting measurements or did NOT take ‘before pics’ because they were uncomfortable with it, but then regret not taking […]

Okay so you may have gone a little overboard and ate the entire charcuterie board… 😬 Now you feel bloated, guilty, and ravenously hungry — how can that be when you ate a kazillion calories?! Eating poorly sends the blood sugars into chaos. When the crash comes, the body will try to protect itself and […]

Anyone else a little worried about the holidays coming up? Yeah… they’re gonna be here before we know it! Our social lives are closely woven with our very being, and often completely enmeshed with eating and drinking. Food and drink is how we celebrate, how we relax, even how we comfort ourselves. And we all […]

My mom used to make the most amazing melt-in-your-mouth shortbreads at Christmas time. Of course, I wouldn’t consider them ‘healthy’ – but the holidays are definitely a time to loosen up and enjoy the odd treat! When I’m asked for a healthier alternative though, these Coconut Shortbreads are my go-to.     View or download […]

There will never be a perfect time to ‘diet’. And Christmas certainly isn’t one. Christmas IS the social event of the year! And you can’t avoid this often-diet-derailing social environment, but you can navigate it with our Top 5 Holiday Survival Tips: Eat slowly. (And stop at “satisfied”, instead of “stuffed”). This strategy helps you avoid overeating. […]

It’s shocking how peer pressure can be as bad or worse as adults! Our family and friends’ relentless urging to get us to eat or drink the same crap they are do is… well, relentless! And when we hold our ground and decline, we often get negative comments about how we’re obsessing over our diet […]

If building or maintaining muscle mass is your goal, avoid low carb diets like the plague! All carbohydrates get broken down into glucose, our bodies’ primary and preferred fuel source. It’s used by the brain and nervous system, as well as by our muscles for energy. What does that even mean? (So glad you asked. […]

You’ve been doing everything right, you’re eating healthy and working hard in the gym, but you’re still not seeing the results that you’re looking for. What gives? Having a tough time getting rid of excess body fat is usually a combination of a whole bunch of things — but it’s almost always due to underlying […]

Who thought muscles were only pretty to look at? 🤔 Although you’re not totally wrong — our muscles serve a greater purpose. We NEED our muscles to survive. Did you know that by consuming protein and building muscle you can recover quicker after surgeries, you’re overall healthier, your muscles generate heat, and they make breathing, […]