Who doesn’t love snacking especially during these winter months when we are looking for comfort in food? Unfortunately, winter snacking can cause unwanted weight gain unless we choose nutrient-rich foods instead of processed carb-filled foods. “By planning ahead and focusing on nutrient-rich foods, snacks may support your weight management goals...
7 Flour Alternatives and the Best Ways to Use Them
Flour is a very popular ingredient in many recipes especially baking, but did you know that there are many alternatives to flour? Maybe you are gluten-free, maybe you just want a change, or maybe you are looking for a more nutritious option. There are many different flour substitutes but every...
What is the Raw Food Diet?
Raw food diets are eating foods that are fresh, raw, and non-processed. Sounds like the way to go if you are trying to eat healthier, but can it really help you lose weight? Should I be so restrictive to just these types of foods? If you are thinking of changing...
Transformation Tuesday
Transformation Tuesday… Congratulations to Marisa H. who lost 81 lbs. in 15 months with 9 Week Control Freak, 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix EXTREME, MBF/A, 6 Weeks of THE WORK, 2B Mindset, Shakeology, and Beachbody Performance Energize / Hydrate / Recover. “I'm a mom to two littles. With my...
National Croissant Day!!
National Croissant day is here, so it’s time to break out the rolling pin and start this puff pastry gem. Croissants could be filled with unwanted calories, with lots of butter and sugar, but there are ways to cut down the fat by making your own. Check out the recipe...
Strawberry Dream Chia Pudding
Creating this beauty immediately!! Strawberry Dream Chia Pudding is almost too pretty to eat but definitely don’t pass it up. Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1 scoop Strawberry Shakeology ? cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp. chia seeds ½ cup sliced strawberries ¼ cup whole-grain cereal Instructions...
Fitspiration Friday
Fitspiration Friday… Congratulations to Catreen D. who lost 156 lbs. in 16 months with 21 Day Fix, 80 Day Obsession, LIIFT4, and MBF. “I was almost 300 lbs when I had a stroke, and the doctors told me that I had to change my lifestyle. If I didn’t, I was...
5 Bad Eating Habits and How to Break Them
Life is busy so when it comes to eating healthy sometimes it’s not the first priority. Choosing healthy food is the first to any weight loss journey but how we eat is also very important. Bad eating habits are very common and can become hard to break if you don’t...
How to Enjoy Winter Squash
Do you ever wander the produce section in the grocery store in the middle of winter and wonder what is there to eat? A variety of fresh produce is definitely less available during the winter months, with that said, there are a few hidden gems that don’t get enough recognition....
What is SI Joint Pain and How Can It Be Treated?
SI Joint… What is it and how do I manage SI joint pain? “Your sacroiliac joints are located where the sacrum and ilium meet in the lower back.” The Si joint supports the weight of your body acting as a shock absorber so that movement doesn’t put pressure on your...