Before I truly healed my metabolism, my weight used to fluctuate day to day. 🎢 I used to have a sweet muffin top and it was a real effort to suck it in all the time. To be honest, it was exhausting. I used to struggle with bloat and my bowels were unpredictable. I thought that […]
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Candid video with my favorite mental health therapist❤️
If you are ready to gain control of your health and you want to enjoy the process, then I have a special treat for you! 🎁 Kristin and I dive into this exciting topic. Kristin Woodling, is a licensed mental health counselor, as well as my friend. But to be real, Kristin and I are […]
My failed health attempt 👎
This year, one of my goals was to get my kids more involved in dinner prep. And guess what?… I rocked that goal. 😁 I designed a plan – I had special meetings with each of my three kids. They decided on three meals that they enjoy and want to make. We got organized with […]
My favorite inspiring quote 💖
I want to share with you my FAVORITE quote with you. If you really listen to the words and meaning, it can change your life in such a beautiful way. 🙏🏽 Nourish (by Nikki Banas) “You’ve got to take care of yourself. And not just once in a while or only when you realize […]
Why I tell my clients to get selfish🦞
❎ I’d like to take a poll:How many of you think you don’t have the time to… Plan out menus every week? Prep food each week? Exercise daily? Journal or meditate daily? The health coach in me wants to be brutally honest with you… It’s called ❤️tough love❤️ because I want to see you succeed […]
You are not alone ❤️
Do you think it’s “illegal” to eat bread and rice? 🍞🍛“That’s too many carbs”“I’m going to gain weight” ⚖️ How about cardio? 🏃🏽♀️💨Do you feel the need to ramp up your cardio to control your weight?“If I burn a lot of calories, then I can eat more”“I indulged last night… I need to push it […]
Do you feel guilty spending $ on your health? 💵
Do you struggle with spending money on your health?… ❤️🩹Even though you are frustrated with yourself, and your body and deep down, you know you need help. I’m going to be honest with you…I was raised in a coupon-cutting thrifty household. We drove miles and miles out of the way just to save ten cents […]
Do you think nutrition tracking apps are helpful⁉️
Question for you…What do you think of nutrition tracking apps, like My Fitness Pal and Lose it? I have a very clear position on these apps that I am excited to share. When coaching clients one-on-one, they are usually eager for me to grab my calculator and calculate their nutrition needs. I take into account […]
Weekly Menu Planning seem Daunting
Most people think that weekly menu planning, food shopping, and prep is a looong, daunting, and annoying process. These are some common complaints about menu planning:👎 “My kids are picky and I hate planning and cooking multiple dinners each night.”👎 “Cooking for myself is so boring… Why bother.”👎 “I’m on track one week and then […]
My Favorite Breads
Most breads are made of crappy ingredients like refined flour, corn syrup, and preservatives. Most brands, even whole grain and whole wheat breads, are highly processed carbs that promote inflammation in the body, weight gain and insulin resistance. Lots of clients ask me ” What bread do you recommend?” Well I’ve done the research, tried […]
