“I really need to stop snacking.” I hear my clients say that all the time. It seems that where most people think their diet falters is in between meals. Snacking may not be good for everyone, but it can help keep hunger and cravings at bay. Today...
People say it is the most important meal of the day, and I agree with that statement. What I like to call “meal one” and what most call “breakfast” sets you up for the rest of the day. The food choices you make in meal...
It is exactly one week until Thanksgiving. Can you believe how fast this year has flown? I literally feel like we were just celebrating the New Year! 2020 will be here before we know it. Holiday season is among us. This time of year tends to...
There really is no special secret about how to lose weight. All you need to do is eat right and exercise. Most people they feel more comfortable with one of those things than the other. Some people seem to have no problems keeping a balanced diet,...
Today is my six year anniversary as a personal trainer. And I have been working out and creating workouts long before that. I am telling you this, so you know I have racked up a lot of hours at the gym. And I can't tell...
If you have made your way to my health and fitness blog, I am going to assume you know that eating a lot of sugar is not good for you. Even as a children, we all knew that if we ate all of our Halloween...
There is so much information on the Internet about what you should and should not eat. Some articles claim all fats are evil. Others say that 90% of your diet should come from fats. How can that be? Different diets will tell you different things, but...
So you’ve been working out hard, but you still can’t see your abs. Try making these lifestyle shifts to see the results you desire -- Don’t drink your calories Avoiding liquid calories is the easiest lifestyle shift you can make if you are trying to see your...
Whether you call it intermittent fasting or something else, time-restricted eating is all the rage right now. I have talked about intermittent fasting before on my blog. If you have read that post, you know that I actual follow a time-restricted eating schedule. I am...
Are you sabotaging your weight loss before you even eat? Check out these mealtime tips to start your diet off right! Use real plates We all have busy lives. Sometimes it is just easier to grab something quick and eat in the car. I also eat most...