The word “diet” comes from the Greek word “diaita,” meaning “a way of life.” It’s not just about the food you eat but rather about sharing it with friends and family and taking the time to stop and enjoy the experience. Listed below are 6 tips to help guide you to lead your healthiest…
To drop some lbs the old adage is to eat less move more. What what you may not realize is that at different points in your “shed it off efforts” is to emphasize diet or exercise. There are so many fitness apps, diet-friendly foods, and so many fitness gurus that people often get overwhelmed and…
As a trainer, there is one area clients always seem to struggle with, drinking alcohol Let’s be honest, no one is going to stop drinking and no one should (unless of course its causing problems in your life) but that’s a blog all unto itself that I have very little advice or knowledge on.…
One of the questions I get asked the most as a nutritionist is ” Am I allowed to drink”? Honestly, my clients are grown adults, they do not need my permission to drink. Everyone likes to sit back and relax every once and a while and if it happens to be with a drink that…
Eating healthy during the week isn’t as hard as you think. You just need to do some work ahead of time. Set aside a few weekend hours to meal prep, and get in front of it! Cooked Chicken Breast If you’re trying to eat healthy ready-to-eat lean protein is a must. And chicken is one…
Squirrels love em, they have boatloads of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. A plant-based source of protein. They’re part of a healthy diet. The only catch is that there way too easy to overeat. After all, they taste good. They’re convenient. They’re versatile, just make sure you’re getting the right amount for your goals, without…
After an intense exercise session, you must fuel your body to replenish the depleted glycogen stores and help your body rebuild and strengthen its muscles. Here are 5 refreshing recovery drinks loaded with superfoods; the nutrient-rich foods that are especially beneficial to your health and well-being. These will give you the much-needed glucose replenishment, while…
With so much emphasis on healthy eating, it can be hard to cut through all the nutrition myths. Below is a list of 10 of the most ludicrous nutrition myths out there. 1. Fat is bad. The fact is: we all need fats. The trick is to consume fat in mild to moderate amounts, not…
Getting fit doesn’t have to as daunting of a task as everyone makes it seem. All you need is to implement a couple small habits daily. Swap out your chair for an exercise ball In order for you to maintain balance while sitting on an exercise ball, you are going to have to sit…
For the majority of my life, I have been overweight. My parents knew very little about fitness and nutrition, therefore I knew even less. To be honest we never really went out for dinners all that much but momma’s home cooking was more than adequate for me. As you can tell by the…
