You’d be surprised at the number of people that don’t know what macronutrients are! So, let’s dive in! What are macros? The abbreviation is short for macronutrients. Macros are protein, fat, and carbs. All foods are made up of one or a combo of the three macronutrients. Understanding what you eat is imperative, and it helps us understand our own … Read More
Is Intermittent Fasting Right for YOU?
In this IGTV, I discuss why Intermittent Fasting is Probably NOT for You! A STRONG friend, on my last IG Weight Room Wednesday, asked if I do IF and that she is looking into it herself. No! During my extreme dieting days, before it was popular, I gave it a shot! I was not too fond of it. … Read More
💥6 STRONG Habits that Pack a Punch 🥊 👊🏾💥
In this IGTV situation, I break down 6 STRONG Habits that will move you forward on your strength and nutrition journey! 1️⃣ Eat undistracted – get away from your desk, put the phone down so that you can actually enjoy your meal, and to know when you are satisfied and not stuffed. 2️⃣ Practice eating to your about 80% full! 3️⃣ Instead … Read More
5 Things to Steer Clear of When it comes to your nutrition, health, and fitness!
Quick fixes will kill your progress & your health! Avoid these 5 things that I talk about in this IGTV episode while you’re navigating your fitness, health, & nutrition journey! Changing everything all at once. Slashing your calories too low! Cutting whole food groups out, specifically carbs. Messing around with quick fixes, ya know those voodoo quackery things such as … Read More
10 Year Challenge – A Reverse Transformation!
I jumped on the 10 Year Challenge… Here’s a different transformation of sorts, a Reverse Transformation. You’re probably looking at the photo on the left, saying you look so good! No ma’am, nope. Now I’m in a great place on the right, both physically and mentally. 2009: 27 years young: Dieting Mentality! – Scale weight: Lighter, probably around 150 – … Read More
Where’s the meat?!
Dang it, there’s no “Where’s the Meat?!” GIF, lol! Before we jump into the blog today, let me tell you how the “Where’s the Meat?!” quote came to be. Some friends and colleagues of mine were on a biz trip, and one of the girls suggested we go to this one restaurant that they found in Venice Beach. They said that … Read More
No, you don’t have to earn your food!
The other day, I was watching one of my favorite Morning TV Shows – Hoda and Kathie Lee. They had a segment on called Burn it Off – How those holiday snacks can add up – and ways to burn them off! I was appalled. While I’m not surprised, this is the norm for stuff on TV when it comes … Read More
5 Tips for Improving Performance, Emotional Well Being, & Enjoying Your Food!
I wanted to share a personal story and some insights that I have learned along the way on my own fitness and nutrition journey. As you know, I always post about carbs not being the enemy, and that they don’t make you fat. They really don’t! I know what it’s like to go with little to no carbs during … Read More
The 5 Best Foods to keep you Feeling Fuller Longer!
I toyed around with calling this blog “The Best Fat Loss Foods”, but there are no best fat loss foods. There are, on the other hand, foods that will help you on your fat loss journey that you should eat plenty of. Fat loss foods, hmph, no such thing! That’s some Dr. Oz phony baloney shit. Or as I always … Read More
The Best Diet Ever is……
The BEST Diet Ever is….. via GIPHY Is the one that you can stick to. Is the one that you can adhere to. Is the one that enhances your life. Is the one that is Simple to implement. Is the one that doesn’t make you feel like death! Is the one that you can do forever! Is … Read More
