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Congratulations on your work so far!! Unfortunately, losing weight is a straight line. You've lost a whole bunch and your body has adjusted accordingly. When you have a lot of weight to lose, you lose more quickly. When you get closer to your ideal weight, it becomes tougher - but not impossible! My recommendations: 1)…
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I think it's a bit of a 2-part issue: you're always hungry but you've also picked up a habit that you want to kick! Fill up on fiber and protein and veggies! Veggies are low cal, high in fiber and fill you up. My favorite thing to make when I just want to EAT is a BAS (Big *kitten* Salad). Mix of my favorite greens, raw…
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Eggs, Greek yogurt, tofu, cottage cheese, beans, chia!
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Giant fresh tomato salad with avocado and some protein thrown on the grill!
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Roasted with olive oil, kosher salt and pepper! Roast hot and fast so it gets a bit chatted then squeeze lemon juice on top and just a little bit of Parm!
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Hi there! Sleep absolutely has an affect on weight loss ... for multiple reasons. 1) Sleep = recovery mode for your body. And rest is absolutely imperative (especially if you work out). 2) Your body will produce more stress hormones if it doesn't get sleep (aka is stressed out) and stress hormones impede fat loss. 3) Your…
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1) Setting SMART Goals and having a plan of action. Can't get somewhere if you don't know where you're going! 2) Drinking a TON of water =) 3) Taking a moment in the morning to write down what I'm thankful for...so I start my day positively and not negatively
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Keep up the good work exercising! One BIG factor: eating fewer than 1000 calories is dangerous! And it actually may be the reason you aren't losing weight. You're body needs at LEAST that many calories just to function, aka breath, digest, think, grow...So when you don't consume those calories (by eating healthy foods),…
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I am a foodie too and totally get that feeling of "I have to have it". You have to reteach yourself. When think "have to have it", recognize that that isn't true. You aren't starving, physically you don't "have to". This isn't the only time in your life you'll have the opportunity to eat "example of food" so it's not like…
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How did you get that initial goal weight? At the end of the day, try not to think about the numbers. Get to 180# and if you like what you see, you are comfortable in your body and you can actively do all of the things you want to be able to do, than you are a success!
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If you are at a healthy spot right now, focus on the and your fitness goal and forget what the scale says. Remember that it's just a number. You won't close your eyes and wake up one day with the weight you lost all piled back on. If you have been logging your meals and exercising, then you know what works for your body…
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No issue as long as you feel recovered!
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High intensity intervals! Studies have proven that they are great for weight loss. By no means give up jogging if you like it, but to torch fat even when you aren't working out, add some muscle and do intervals!
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I'm not sure what macros you have set up to shoot for, but what is your protein intake? When I write meal plans I typically base then in macros and ignore calories. As long as the foods are healthy and clean, it's the macros that matter (aka how much of a nutrient you eat). Your body doesn't know what a calorie is so it…
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Combo these to make sure you get all of the amino acids (protein) your body needs: 1. Legumes + nuts/seeds (chickpea salad with veggies and sunflower seeds) 2. Legumes + whole grains (rice and beans) 3. Whole grains + nuts/seeds (almond butter on a slice of whole grain bread)
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"Taco Tuesday" = tacos for husband, taco salad for you, and then whatever parts of the meal your two year old will eat! Rice bowls! Brown or wild rice, teriyaki chicken, stir fried veggies. Really anything that you can build into different portions works!
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If a doctor has cleared you of medical reasons then take a look at what you eat and drink, and when you consume it. Energy is affected by so many things!! Make sure you are drinking enough water, balancing your meals every 3-4 hours with lean protein, vitamin rich veggies, complex carbs and healthy fats. Also, I'm a firm…
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Make sure you are drinking enough water. When I don't, I can feel myself lagging. Also, have a snack 30-60 minutes pre workout. A balanced snack to give you energy!
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A calorie is a calorie, but your body doesn't respond to calories they same way. For example, your body uses more energy (calories) to breakdown protein than it does carbs or fat. Also, your body doesn't recognize calories from junk food the way it recognizes calories from real, whole, unprocessed clean food. Because most…
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As long as you are using lean ground meat--beef is fine! Turkey, chicken and bison are great to. I usually dice up onions and mushrooms and sauté those to add to the meat so I can a big burger and can't tell the difference! I go bunless, but add avocado for creaminess and healthy fat, sautéed onions and mushrooms on top…
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To lose weight/fat in general, macros are less important than balance and quality. Focus on getting a serving of protein, veggies and healthy fats in at every meal! Cut out processed food so you know you are giving your body the amazing things it needs to do amazing things for you! Eat every 3-4 hours so that your…
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Red wine or my boyfriend shakes up our own skinny margaritas--lime juice (fresh) tequila and a touch of honey. Add some mint or basil for fun!
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Protein pancakes, overnight oatmeal with Greek yogurt, berry/Greek yogurt smoothie bowls with granola and fruit!
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Hey, I'm a trainer and nutrition coach and I'd be happy to mentor you on here. This is a great place to start.
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Most processed food has tons of sugar and little nutrients. So when you eat t your body becomes addicted to the sugar and doesn't recognize the other stuff as food. So when you switch to clean eating (congrats for doing that by the way!) your body starts to reduce its sugar craving, your blood sugar stays normal aka no…
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Try some protein packed snacks, spaced the ought out the day and make sure your calories are enough to start with! You should eat every 3-4 hours, with protein at every meal. Some of my favorites are deli turkey rolled up with a string cheese, smoked salmon on rice crackers, beef jerky, and 0% Greek yogurt
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Meat is actually protein, so it's you want to eat it! If you can focus on eat small portions of the meat the you want and filling your plate with vegetables, you can enjoy yourself guilt free!!! Enjoy the family time!
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1) Focus on protein and veggies! Fill up your plate with those. 2) Cook healthy options on a night you have free time so you always have a healthy food to grab 3) Drink tons of water and cut out caloric drinks (including alcohol!) 4) Eat a healthy breakfast--if you start your day out like a rock star you are on track all…
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The easiest thing to do is to get rid of all of that "crap food" so that it isn't even there for you to eat! Also, I agree with what is said above. Are you eating enough during the day? Do you deprive yourself before you head to bed and therefore feel like you need to make up for that later? Try having a small healthy…
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That thinking of it as a "diet" rather than a lifestyle makes it a battle. Make changes that can become your lifestyle. Diet makes people think short-term and dramatic. Making your goal the process to be better is so much more fulfilling. The tortoise always wins the race!
