Nutritional Education

How to get the most out of your workout! Do you find yourself busting your butt in your workouts but you’re just not seeing the improvements you are looking for? Are you focused on strength training, doing less cardio, trying to lose weight, and build lean muscle but you don’t look like you’ve been hitting…

Breakfast…Is It Really The Most Important Meal Of The Day? They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I am not sure who “they” are but I couldn’t agree more! Have you ever taken a step back and observed your energy levels, your mood, and your awareness after having a day where…

Nutritional Supplements: What You Should Be Taking, When You Should Be Taking Them, And Why You Should Be Taking Them. All Of Your Questions Answered! Even if you get the right amount of sleep, eat the exact right food, properly manage stress, and stay hydrated your body needs a little extra help, no matter how…

Tips For Living A Healthy Lifestyle, while losing weight! Before we dive into the tips for living a healthy lifestyle while trying to lose weight I want to ask: Do you want to know what doesn’t work when you are trying to lose weight? The answer: Crash Diets, Detoxes, Skinny Teas, Fad Diets, Restrictive Diets.…

The Good, Bad, Ugly, & Macros The effects of alcohol begin at your very first sip. I am not going to tell you never to drink. Hey, I’m a member of two wineries here in California, so you know I love a good glass of red wine. I simply want to provide you with information…

Having The Right Kitchen Tools For Healthy Cooking Is Necessary For Living A Healthy Life Having the right kitchen tools for healthy cooking is no different than having the right tools for building a house, teaching a class, painting a picture, or putting together a gym. If you don’t have the right tools you won’t…

Building a good relationship with food isn’t something that can be done overnight. Especially if we have tried countless times to follow any of the fad diets on the market. Almost every fad diet labels foods “good” or “bad”. Therefore, removing those feelings of guilt when eating a so-called “bad” food is going to take…

Cardio Vs. Weight Training You are on a path to living a healthier lifestyle, maybe you want to lose a few pounds, build lean muscle, or maybe you just be more physically active. Now, you’re stuck with the hard question…which should I be doing, Cardio or Weight training? Here I will help you understand the…

Truly fantastic health benefits of walking, the activity for people of all ages! The best part…walking is free, you can do it anywhere! Making it very easy to make part of your daily routine! Walking is probably one of my most favorite activities. I seriously could walk for days. Walking is an activity/exercise that no…

How To Get Started The Benefits of Stretching is something many people take for granted. Many people don’t make time for daily stretching, it’s crazy the number of people I see leaving the gym after a workout without stretching. Not only can stretching help to increase your flexibility, but it can improve back pain, help…

Benefits And Risks Of Running Every Day! Do you know the amazing benefits of running, 10-15 minutes every single day can increase your life span, and actually make you happier! Running has been proven to boost your energy, mood, and beat those Monday blues! More Amazing Benefits of Running: Improve sleep Increase brain function helping…

There Is No Healthy Quick Fix To Weight Loss Don’t you wish you could just flip a switch and have the exact body and health you desire? I wish that were the case too, but unfortunately, it doesn’t happen overnight. Weight loss takes time and dedication. There is no healthy quick fix to weight loss.…

Did You Know That Sleep Can Help You Lose Weight? Sleep, fueling for weight loss. Sleep is one of the easiest forms of fuel you can feed your body, it takes the least amount of effort on your part, yet provides the body with so much! The proper amount of sleep can help improve your…

Burn More Calories  Did you know that certain foods can actually boost your metabolism? It is called the high Thermic Effect. Protein-rich foods actually take more energy to digest than carbs or fats. Thus increasing our body’s metabolic rate by increasing our energy expenditure.  Boosting Your Metabolic Rate You May Be Able To Lose More…

Consuming Enough Water Each Day Is The Easiest Fuel You Can Feed Your Body! Whether you are looking to lose weight, gain lean muscle, maintain your current physique, or just looking to improve your overall health; nutrition/fuel for your body is key. The most important and the easiest fuel being Water! Make sure you are…

How to Count Macros: A Step-By-Step Guide Counting Macros has become very popular. You may have heard about it at your gym, read about it in a health article, or seen something about it on social media. Maybe you are or have counted macros in the past, or maybe you just scratch your head and…

The Truth About Healthy Fats and why Your Body Needs Them! Fats are a type of Macro Nutrient, just like carbohydrates and protein. And like carbs and protein your body requires some healthy fat for energy, to protect your heart, absorb vitamins, and help with brain health. However, not all fats are created equal. There…

Don’t be afraid of Carbs! Complex Carbs are exactly what you need to reach your weight loss goals! Your body requires fuel to burn fat, your body requires fuel to exercise, your body requires fuel to lose weight. Without the proper fuel you will only be spinning your wheels, trying to reach your weight loss…

High-Protein Foods for Weight Loss It has been proven time and time again that protein is one of the most important aspects of our diets. Most people eat enough protein to prevent deficiency, however many individuals would do better if they increased their protein intake. Several studies have proven that a high-protein diet has major…

Starvation Mode vs Weight Loss, causing Damage to your Metabolism When it comes to weight loss most people want to see quick fixes, to see immediate results. Which then leads us to think and believe that to see these results we need to reduce our calorie intake, eat less food. However could you be putting…

Having a well-stocked kitchen pantry and fridge, filled with the healthy essentials ensures you are prepared, even when you don’t have time to go grocery shopping. With this Pantry Staples Master List I can guarantee you will be able to create healthy recipes, perfect for one, a family, or that last minute dinner with friends.…