Nutrition Tips

Become a meal planning boss: My Top 10 Tips

Meal planning is one of those things that most people really WANT to do but aren’t quite sure how to get started with it, or feel overwhelmed and confused about how to please EVERYONE in the house. I’m going to share with you some of my top meal planning tips in hopes to make thingsContinue reading “Become a meal planning boss: My Top 10 Tips”

Sweet talk…with some not so sweet consequences

Can I tell you a secret? Fat doesn’t make us fat..sugar does So many people are afraid of ALL fat because of the high calories, what they think they’ve “heard” about saturated fat etc…but the truth is the extra weight is likely from sugar consumption. Both hidden sugars in all the food we eat ANDContinue reading “Sweet talk…with some not so sweet consequences”

Getting healthy: Eating for your goals while meeting your body’s nutrient needs

To really be able to define yourself as someone with “good nutrition” there are a few things that need to be in check. The first thing is proper energy balance. This means your calories-in (eating) and calories-out (exercising, daily living) support your activity level and are in line with your personal goals. The other factor isContinue reading “Getting healthy: Eating for your goals while meeting your body’s nutrient needs”

Get STRONG for Summer

Its that time of year again where we wear less clothing. We notice the extra pounds we’ve gained, and we aren’t feeling awesome in our clothes let alone the thoughts of a bathing suit. Or maybe you don’t have weight you want to lose, but you really wish you were a little more toned. WhetherContinue reading “Get STRONG for Summer”

Brown or White?! ((Which rice is the best?))

Eat less exercise more? Think again.

How many times have you heard: Eat less, exercise more?! I’ve heard this from so many clients lately that I decided I needed to write you guys a little note. We hear this constantly, and unfortunately its what most of the health and fitness industry lets fly from their lips on the daily. But whatContinue reading “Eat less exercise more? Think again.”

Budget Friendly Homemade Almond Milk

Let’s make it 1 gallon of almond milk for $1.50 to $2.50 (organic) and its only going to take us 15 minutes of actual work time! Ok, so to say my husband and I go through an incredible amount of almond milk is a complete understatement. We will just start by saying my husband and I each drink 16oz inContinue reading “Budget Friendly Homemade Almond Milk”

Instant Oatmeal-Sugar Beware!

Instant oatmeal-do you eat it? Let me give you a few tips and food for thought regarding instant oatmeal. I use it! Instant oatmeal is a great shortcut for those of us who aren’t morning people and do not have time to prep fabulous steel cut oats before work. I have good news for you.Continue reading “Instant Oatmeal-Sugar Beware!”