Achieving lasting weight loss can be like searching for the holy grail - you want it! You know that if you get it life will be better but you get exhausted trying to achieve it. If you've been trying to lose weight and get frustrated by your weight loss efforts this article is for you. [...]
I love to cook meals that are healthy, fresh and fast!! Check out this video to see how easy it is to make a beautiful, nourishing salad. If you’ve already batch cooked some chicken and had some rice leftover from the night before it’s literally just minutes to prepare. The recipe is below! Recipe for [...]
Do you ever walk into the gym not knowing where to begin? What equipment do I use? How much weight? Is my form correct? Who can I ask? First off, congrats! Because whenever we decide to make positive changes, we should be applauded. Taking that first step is always the most difficult, but the rewards [...]
Food cures hunger – it’s fuel for our bodies, not relief for our pain. And yet, how often do you find yourself opening your cupboards - all of them - in the hopes of a quick snack and 5 minutes later you are back looking for something else? Sound familiar? I know it has been [...]
“Jen, my [husband, boyfriend, partner, brother, etc.] can eat whatever he wants and not gain a pound, whereas I’ll eat the same food and I’m gaining 10 lbs! What’s up with that?” I hear this from my female clients all the time! So often, in fact, that I’m breaking it down with a metaphor I [...]
You grabbed a yogurt for breakfast and by 3pm you’ve only had a salad. And, you think you’re doing great! You stick to lean protein for dinner and go to bed feeling like a champ. Tuesday. You wake up with a headache and are running late. You grab coffee and a “low-fat” blueberry muffin from [...]
When you say yes to yourself and tell fear to take a backseat - real change occurs and results happen. But, so often, we say no and our own lists of “why this isn’t a good time…” take over. Even as a weight loss and fitness expert, I can come up with excuses why not [...]
This week, I wanted to highlight some of the videos that have really resonated with people on their weight loss and fitness journey. Why? Because so often, we forget about the simple things that can change everything. Whether you are new to the blog or tried and true readers, these 3 videos will make your [...]
Simply put, it’s like this - a feeling is simply an emotion we experience. Often, when it comes to weight loss, we talk a lot about what we want, but it can’t stop there. Having a goal means you’re probably going to create a plan you hope to achieve. Being committed is reflected by the [...]
Protein bars aren't just for bodybuilders and athletes. In fact, the average woman doesn't consume nearly enough protein while taking in too many carbs - which can contribute to weight gain and feelings of low energy throughout the day. Having a high protein snack to grab when you're in a hurry can make a huge [...]
