Recipes
Here are some other options for recipe sites, which I definitely get inspo from and value for not being too onerously difficult: Feelgoodfoodie.net Chocolate-covered Katie (healthy desserts) Thaicaliente.com Noshcity.com (check out their ma
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How to Stop Stress Eating Once and For All
It's not what you are eating, it's what's eating you! UPDATED WITH MORE JOURNAL OPTIONS. I don't have a Ph.D. in psychology, but I do have a Ph.D. in stress eating. And I know enough to know, a demanding and crazy job is certainly a contrib
Skewed Portion Sizes
We are going to talk about portion sizes. I categorized this as a saboteur because I have seen many cases, including with me, of eating nothing but healthy whole food and gaining weight. It is SO frustrating. The only explanation lies in CI
Put Down That Protein Bar and Listen Up
The nutrition industry has definitely evolved. You can find protein bars in all different flavors - cinnamon bun, chocolate chip cookie dough, red velvet cake, chocolate brownie. There are even protein COOKIES and protein BROWNIES and there
Condiment Calorie Bombs
Condiments may not seem like a big deal, but think of it like debt. It’s not usually the principal (the meal) that drives people deep in debt. It’s the late fees (and the late fees on the late fees) and the interest (and the interest on the
Fitprofessional Top 10: Calorie-Friendly Condiments
Earlier we explored what kinds of foods you can eat a lot of without gaining weight. Now let’s turn to the stuff that makes the food GOOD - the condiments. Sauces, dressings, and syrups can make or break a meal. Especially if the food you a
Best Salad Dressings for 30 Calories or Less
We are getting warmer weather, and you know what that means - BIG SALADS! We can't talk about salads without talking about salad dressing. If you want a healthy salad that achieves your goal of keeping your meal low-cal, you have to make mo
How to Make Condiment Substitutions and Keep the Taste
Condiments may not seem like a big factor, but think of it like a debt. It’s not the principal (the meal) that can drive you deep in debt all of a sudden. You know that amount. It’s the late fees (and the late fees on the late fees) and the
Can You Drink Alcohol and Still Lose Weight?
How booze can be blocking your fitness goals By now you must know that I am not afraid to take on touchy subjects. I feel that with an audience of mostly working professionals, we gotta talk about alcohol. And the timing is just right. Alco
Drinking Your Calories
Drinking right is just as important as eating right. I have encouraged tracking calories and food intake throughout the day. One reason this is a good practice is because people conveniently forget how many calories they can be drinking. Fr
The Little Black Dress Method to Meal Planning
There are two main obstacles that trip up meal planning for busy professionals: 1) Time; 2) Decision fatigue. I have a solution for both in this article. If you need a guide to planning meals that won't be a second full-time job, you are in
The DAO of Reading Nutrition Labels
Failing to read or properly interpret nutrition labels can be a handicap for your goals. And it's not your fault. I will arm you with knowledge to screen out when a "healthy" food is actually healthy or whether you are being gaslighted. Wha
The DAO of Metrics Part II: Calculating Macros
In my previous post on the roadmap to intuitive eating, I explained that calorie and macro counting can also be tools in the toolbox of understainding nutrition goals. In this post, I will explain two of these core methodologies: calories i
My Date with a Dietitian
In this post, I want to address is the question of consulting with a dietitian or nutritionist in your fitness journey. We will talk about the difference between the two and why it matters. But first, what are the benefits of having profess
The DAO of Metrics
In business, accountability and metrics are important. How is a company supposed to know if it is meeting its goals and gains if there is no understanding of daily, weekly, quarterly sales? Similarly, fitness goals also need measurable metr
Can You Get Too Much Protein?
If macros were Hadids, protein would be the Gigi and carbs would be the Bella. Or, if you are in a different demographic, protein would be the Marsha and carbs would be the Jan. It’s always protein, protein, protein. Carbs are just the over
If You Want to Be Fit, Get Fat
...into your diet. In my PFFCW formula, the second F is for fat. And I resisted it for years. Now that the stigma has been shattered, I realize that fat is essential to feeling good on the inside and out. Let's find out why. Fat is either q
The DAO 'PFC' Approach to Food
In the DAO, the action follows from the Decision. The decision is not to "diet." The decision is to embrace a principled, sustainable approach to food. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."1 Corint