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 […]

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 […]

I get asked all the time if you should eat carbs at night. It’s not as easy as a yes / no answer, but here’s what I can tell you: It depends on what your goals are, your individual target amounts, your own personal schedule, and even your own physiology. As a general rule, if […]

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. […]

Did you know that by eating the RIGHT amount of good QUALITY carbs, you can: 👉 build more muscle 👉 lose more body fat 👉 have energy past 3pm When it comes to building muscle, most people assume they have to fill their plates with protein. While this macronutrient is necessary for muscle growth and […]

Let’s get something clear right away — carbs are NOT the bad guys, especially if sustainable weight loss is your goal! They’ve been demonized in the media for the last what, ten years? Way too many of us have fallen victim to thinking they should cut ALL carbs to support weight loss. Long story short: […]

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, […]

Have you been feeling a little stuck lately? Do you sometimes feel like you’re a character from the movie ‘Groundhog Day’? You’ve got some goals. You know what it’s going to take to get there. And maybe, it’s not even that much. But at the end of the day, you STILL haven’t managed to turn […]