From the Desk of Coach Annie
There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to losing weight and keeping it off - each person is completely different. With all of the misinformation and fad diets out there, it is important to us that we provide factual, evidence based, science backed education that supports properly fueling your body, while attaining and maintaining the body composition you want.
If you’re sitting most of the day, weekly workouts may not be enough.
If you aren’t moving much during the day, you’re burning less calories and your metabolism is slowing down - this very much slows down fat loss.
Your body burns calories all day long, even when you’re sitting on your rump.
Did you know that you burn more calories in a day doing NOTHING, than you do exercising?!
What happens when you eat processed foods and added sugar?
Our bodies were designed to run optimally on whole and minimally processed foods - so, what happens when everything you eat is something processed out of a box?
Do these 5 things on Thanksgiving day
You don’t NEED stretchy pants to enjoy Thanksgiving, we promise.
Spend 30 minutes doing this today
You’re not too busy - 30 minutes is only TWO percent of your day. Yep. We said it. #noexcuses
Eat the candy - it’s okay, we promise
Stop depriving yourself of the things you love - this is why you find yourself overeating, or binging late at night once the kiddos are asleep.
Ever find yourself scarfing down a bag of chips while cooking dinner?
You can be honest - none of us grab an apple when we’re starving… we go straight for the money bag (we’re talking chips, candy, crackers…)
On average, Americans spend 23% of their day doing this
How do you compare to the average American?
Why nutrition is confusing AF
Yes - you can eat chips in front of the TV and still lose weight.
5 things in diet culture that make us cringe
We’re embarrassed to admit that we have done, and/or believed ALL of these.
Can eating your food in a specific order support fat loss?
What do you reach for first on a charcuterie board?
Studies show that practicing this can result in losing an average of 5lbs over three months
Studies show that people who do THIS, consume an average of 100 calories LESS, PER MEAL than those who don’t.
You have ZERO excuses to not do this every morning
Okay, there MAY be one exception (read until the end).
TO DO: Start building better habits - 5 tips to start NOW
If you’re SERIOUS about your health and wellness goals, it’s important you start SOMETHING today. Something is ALWAYS better than nothing. Start small, and complete this exercise to start on your FIRST habit today!
True or False: Eating at night will result in weight gain
How often have you heard that eating at night will make you gain weight? Find out if this is true or not.
Are you ready for nutrition coaching? You may not want to read this.
We have learned a lot from coaching - this is how to know if you’re ready.
Why healthy fats are our friend
Getting at least 25% of your daily calories from healthy fats is CRUCIAL for fat loss. Seems counter-intuitive, doesn’t it?
How to check the quality of your protein powder
Are you paying for protein powder? Or, a jug of overpriced, added sugar, with a bit of protein sprinkled in?
Want a checklist for how to lose fat and keep it off? We got you.
We love lists. And fun pens.
Losing weight + dining out (what you need to know)
It’s unrealistic to avoid eating out 100% of the time, but if you’re eating out more than 2x/month, you’ll want to start making adjustments to support your fat loss goals.