No wonder Americans struggle to lose weight – we are eating more calories than ever before. A 2007 study reported that adults eat 300 calories a day more than they did 20 years ago. No biggie, right? WRONG. An extra 300 calories per day works out to 31 pounds of excess flab per year. Why do we […]
My 3 Day Refresh Adventure - Taking Diet Mode to the Extreme
As my Facebook friends and Beachbody challengers know, I am currently in the midst of what I like to affectionally call DIET MODE. A time when I am laser focused on my food and workouts to achieve a particular goal. Usually the goal is “the last 10 pounds” that seems to find me from time […]
3 Day Refresh: Weight Loss by the Weekend GUARANTEED
Quick weight loss GUARANTEED**. Do you need a super quick Thanksgiving DAMAGE CONTROL program? Or want to fit in your little black dress by this FRIDAY??? Get rid of holiday weight gain in just 3 days with the 3 Day Refresh. Undo the damage of a huge meal or holiday party Fast-track your weight loss Kick start […]
How to Eat Dessert and Stay Skinny - The 3 Bite Rule
The 3 Bite Rule is simply a little trick to taste your favorite foods without those decadent delights sabotaging your diet and health goals. I’m not sure the origin of this rule, so rather than spending my afternoon doing a research project I will simply say it is not my original idea - but God bless the […]
A Free Spirit’s Guide to Effortless Healthy Meal Planning
Does the phrase “meal planning” strike terror in your heart? Every diet and fitness guru insists you must plan your meals every week. If “planning meals” wasn’t enough, you also have to “prep your food.” Food prep brings to mind images of mismatched, stained Tupperware containers lined up on a counter, each filled with four […]
Printable Perfect Health Diet Shopping List PDF
I’ve done a lot of my diets in my time. There are short-term, hardcore “fit into my skinny jeans by Friday” weight loss plans, and there are more moderate, longer-term “take off your winter hibernation pounds in the next 90 days.” And then there are what I like to call eating “templates.” These are lifestyle […]
Edible Insects: Just Say No To THIS Source of Protein
Imagine a high protein, paleo banana bread with coconut icing. Mmmmm. Just like this mouth-watering photo. Looks good enough to eat, right? Think again. I love protein treats. If I’m going to indulge in a sweet treat, I prefer it be on the healthier side. Like my Quest Bar Coconut Bark, or my famous No Bake […]
Lorna Jane Cookbook Inspires Busy Women to Nourish, Move and Believe
You’ve heard the advice a million times, right? Live a healthy life. Eat clean. Work out. Reduce stress. But what does that mean EXACTLY? How do I go from crazy-busy take-out-eating woman to yoga-calm, fit-and-confident whole foods chef? What if you just don’t know where to begin? A friend recently confessed, “I stand in the […]
Review: PiYo Meal Plan Diet for Weight Loss with Printables
Beachbody includes a nutrition plan in every workout program, and PiYo is no exception. Whether you want an amazing transformation or just want to lose those pesky last 10 pounds, will the PiYo Get Lean Eating Plan will help you reach your goals? I’m here to break the nutrition plan down for you, cut through […]
Review: LYFT Clean Caffeine Energy Stir Sticks
Review: LYFT Clean Caffeine Energy Stir sticks provide an on-the-go energy boost for runners, athletes and the rest of us. Last week my favorite 20-ounce stainless steel coffee mug spilled and leaked hazelnut java all over the trunk of my car. Did a mocha-scented trunk and sticky mess upset me? No. Did zero caffeine […]
My Diet Philosophy
My Diet Philosophy Be forewarned - my opinions are exactly that - MY opinions. I am not a doctor, dietician or health professional. My opinions have evolved over a lifetime of (mostly unsuccessful) dieting and finally an 80+ pound weight loss that I have maintained for five years. A diet plan must be sustainable. I […]
Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Have you ever had those mornings when you have zero time to make breakfast, but you know you need to eat something and, since you’re trying to be somewhat healthy, don’t want to rely on the McDonald’s drive through for a greasy Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit? Gluten-free breakfast cookies are the perfect solution to […]
Stop Gaining Weight - Step on the Scale!
The scale has gotten a bad rap recently. The touchy feely crowd feels that the scale can give us negative feelings. As if the number on that little piece of metal can make or break our day. As if a tiny weight gain could send our strong, fearless selves into a […]
Stop Gaining Weight - Get on the Scale!
The scale has gotten a bad rap recently. The touchy feely crowd feels that the scale can give us negative feelings. As if the number on that little piece of metal can make or break our day. As if a tiny weight gain could send our strong, fearless selves into a quivering […]
Precision Nutrition’s Success Tips - Part 3
What are the 10 Success Tips? They are the foundation of the Precision Nutrition eating program, a program designed to help women and men lose weight and gain control of their eating habits even if they have failed numerous times before. That means it’s geared for people like me who have made dieting mistakes too […]