The New Year is here and many people have made resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier, and exercise more. The beginning of the year is a great time to set some new goals. Of course, new goals are easier said than done, especially when people are not fully aware of what is healthy and unhealthy to eat. […]
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How to Recognize and Address Emotional Eating
There are two types of hunger: physiologic hunger and hedonic hunger. Physiologic hunger occurs when we’ve not eaten for a period of time- our stomachs are empty, and our bodies respond accordingly, asking us for fuel with hunger cues- a sense of emptiness, a rumbling of the stomach. Physiologic hunger and physiologic hunger cues are […]
12 Clean Eating, Low Carb Dinner Recipes
Eating a healthy dinner can be a challenge. After a long day at work, it’s so easy to reach for comfort foods or our favorite savory meal, but it may not be the most healthy option. Planning ahead and researching recipes can help you to have a variety of options that fit into the plan you’ve created to […]
Lindsey lost 140 pounds, Excess Skin Removed on TLC Reality Show
Update Jan 2016: This month, we got an update from Lindsey letting us know that she will be featured on TLC’s new series, “Skin Tight” on January 27th. We started following her story of losing 140 pounds back in 2013. Check out what she’s shared with us about her journey (read more). Lindsey M. Adams, a […]
16 Tools to Help You With Meal Prep
The right tools can help make planning, preparing and enjoying healthy, clean meals easy and efficient. Here are some suggestions… Buy a Good Scale – Most people have the standard measuring bowls and spoons they need, but what if you need to breakdown a package of chicken breasts into 6oz portions? What if you want to […]
Why Should You Count More Than Just Calories?
Losing weight and maintaining your weight can be a daunting process that requires both patience and a significant amount of focus in order to achieve the desired results. That’s just the truth. It doesn’t happen overnight and it doesn’t happen without managing what we eat. Counting calories can be a thorny business due to the fact […]
What is Basal Metabolic Rate and How Can It Help You Lose Pounds?
You may have heard others talk about their fast or slow metabolism, but you may not understand how to calculate your basal metabolic rate or what this means for you when it comes to your health and fitness goals. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the energy that your body expends while you simply rest. In […]
15 Clean Eating, Low Carb Lunch Recipes
Lunchtime can be challenging. Many people skip breakfast and that can cause terrible cravings that lead to bad choices. There is also the added hassle of making a portable lunch at home that you can eat at work. If you plan ahead, you can avoid the temptation of office goodies and nearby restaurants. The goal is to […]
What do you think about Oprah’s New Weight Watchers Video?
Weight Watchers recently released a moving video from Oprah Winfrey about her weight loss journey. We’ve watched her personal struggles and victories with weight loss over the years and now she’s on the Weight Watchers points program. Some people have been very moved by the video… even to tears. I would love to know what […]
Resources: Decide on an Eating Plan
What is your current eating plan? How does it fit with your weight loss and fitness goals? Will you go raw vegan, low carb, paleo, keto, vegetarian, or eat clean? Will you be following a specific book or plan? It can be very confusing and that is why research is important. If you haven’t done your research and embraced an eating plan, […]
