Women, especially, are conditioned to rush.Not because they’re naturally frantic or unorganized—but because society has asked them to be the keepers of schedules, the holders of emotional climates, the managers of households, and the balancers of roles. And somewhere along the way, we began equating our worth with how well we keep everything together. We …
Should you avoid smoothies when trying to lose weight?
As a weight loss coach, I get asked this question often… “Can I have smoothies for breakfast and still lose weight?” While it’s true that you should avoid drinking your calories if weight loss is your goal, smoothies and soups may be the exception…let me explain. When you make juices, you are separating the sugar …
Sharing 3 Easy Low Fat Meals on Chef AJ’s Show
On the show, I shared 3 easy, 5-ingredient meals. Here they are: Potato ‘crackers’ with spinach and chickpea dip: Slice 3-4 yukon gold potatoes and bake them for 25 minutes on 450f. Blend a can of chickpeas, a handful of spinach, a splash of lemon juice and garlic powder. (a splash of water may be …
Getting Real About Food Addictions
Whether you believe that food addiction is real, or not… (I use the word for lack of a better term) there are clearly some foods that it’s harder to say ‘no’ to, especially when they’re in your face, than others. I thought I’d share some of the foods that have been incredibly difficult for me …
3 Things I Eat Every Day for Weight Loss
When it comes to health and weight loss, HABIT IS EVERYTHING. I teach my clients to string tiny habits into daily routines because it sets weight loss on autopilot. For me, this includes creating simple, easily repeatable meals that I can prepare daily without much effort. If you crave a lot of variety, this may …
