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.
Are you wasting your money on protein powder?
In life (except for name brand peanut butter), you generally get what you pay for.
4 Tips + a Recipe for the Super Bowl Weekend
Make a play before heading headfirst into the mini meatballs this weekend.
Jamie’s Story: An Entrepreneur’s Lifestyle Shift to Transform her Body
Jamie dropped 10lbs and 21.5” while running her successful business!
We agree - it IS easier to sit on the couch, and eat shi**y food
It makes complete sense why it’s hard to lose weight - our lives have evolved to pure convenience.
Mindset + Loving the Process >The Number on the Scale
You wouldn’t tell your kid he sucks at hockey, so why do you tell yourself you suck at losing weight?
Abracadabra! Long term weight loss explained
If what you’ve always tried isn’t working, why are you still doing it?
Katie’s Story: Small Steps, Big Results: A Busy Mom's Guide to Conquering Weight Loss
Katie is a busy mom with young children and an important job. She is a picky eater who loves snacking and sweet foods. And to top it all off, she didn't work out much and had food sensitivities to fruits and vegetables.
Tired of being a hot mess? Why putting yourself first is a non-negotiable
If you’re constantly putting yourself before others, you’re not doing your best for them. Put yourself first, and you will show up as the best you!
Ditch (or delay) the early bird brew: Why waiting for your coffee might be awesome
Here’s something we’ve NEVER tried - but are willing to experiment with!
MINDSET SHIFT: Instead of I HAVE to work out, tell yourself you GET to work out
How you speak to yourself matters. More than you think.
Have you tried eating more calories to lose weight?
It’s okay to eat more than coffee and a yogurt for breakfast. Stop doing that. That’s not even enough for a toddler;)
If you’re always on a diet, you need to read this
If your resolution is to ‘get healthier’ - double check to make sure you’re not just kicking the can down the road.
Meet your new Bestie for Life: PROTEIN
Getting enough protein isn’t just a fad - it’s ESSENTIAL for your health and long term fat loss.
DO: Get back on track today, DON’T: Weigh yourself
Dude - you gain nothing by weighing yourself today, so don’t do it. Deal? Cool.
Why “catching up” on sleep is sabotaging your weight loss
This is the most underrated thing you can do to speed up fat loss.
Upgrade your cart: tips for building a healthy pantry and fridge
The grocery store doesn’t have to be scary - follow these tips to make your next experience a great one!
The secret to LONG TERM weight loss
If you’ve been dieting for as long as you can remember, this is for you.
Our favorite high protein, low calorie foods
It’s NOT EASY to get enough protein each day, so focus on INCREASING your daily protein, ultimately working towards one gram of protein per your current (or goal) body weight. Want to weigh 150lbs? Aim for 150 grams of protein per day, or 50 grams of protein per meal.
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.