How much weight loss per week is healthy and sustainable?
I always laugh when someone comes to me and says something along the lines of: “I need to look good in this swimsuit in two weeks!!” or “I want a six pack in 6 weeks” No. just no. What you need to do is have realistic expectations before beginning your diet and training program or […]
Eating enough protein to build muscle for vegetarians
I have recently coached a few vegetarian clients. They were all interested in building more muscle and getting stronger but seemed to be struggling to put on muscle. What we changed in their diet was ensuring they got adequate protein from a variety of sources so as to cover the essential amino acids. We also […]
5 unpopular truths about losing weight that no one wants to hear…
…But that will make fat loss so much easier once you accept them! 1) Until you accept calories in, calories out, no diet for fat loss will ever make sense If your diet is specifically to change your eating habits and be more well-rounded nutritionally, and weight loss is not a part of it, then […]
Grocery Haul # 1: Healthy lunch prep for under $20.00
I’m starting a new series of “grocery haul” posts. I am going to show you how it can be pretty easy to eat healthy and do meal prep without taking too much time out of your weekend or free time, or spending too much money! Time and money constraints seem to be the #1 issues people […]
My Interviews with Strong, Fit Women Around the World, part 2
Read part 1 here Today I’m bringing you part 2, of interviews with strong, fit women around the world. In this post we feature a gorgeous American actress (actually native Indian-American) who also happens to loves strength training, an Australian gymnast/weightlifter (with a kickass site/fb page you HAVE to follow if you want to improve […]
Dieting, calories, food choices and weight loss. Part 2.
I’m back with more FOOD TALK. Today I’m going to discuss the topics of: yoyo dieting, why you need to eat enough calories to lose weight, the importance of protein, and how to go about SMART dieting to lose body fat. (Make sure you read: Part 1, which covered topics like: You can’t out-exercise a […]