Protein is the number one most important nutrient for a healthy diet. It’s the building block for growth and essential for building and maintaining muscle. I tell all my clients to remember the 3 Ps–perpetually prioritize protein. Make sure you include protein in every meal and every snack. It’s that important! It’s also satiating, meaningContinue reading “Top 5 Healthy Protein Ideas”
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Easy Lunch Ideas for Working Women on the Run
Find yourself grabbing fast food or skipping lunch day after day because, well, meetings, work, and more work? It doesn’t have to be that way. Here are three lunch ideas that you can easily fit into a hectic day, keeping you full and healthy. Bento Box –Â Popular with school-aged children, bento boxes can also beContinue reading “Easy Lunch Ideas for Working Women on the Run”
How to Power Through the Holiday Season
The holiday season is almost here. Actually, if you step into some stores these days, it’s already here! But, I digress. Most of us go completely crazy once November rolls around. Between holiday shopping, preparing for visiting with relatives, traveling, wrapping things up at work, attending all the parties, and cooking/baking, it can be challengingContinue reading “How to Power Through the Holiday Season”
Why Less is More When it Comes to Resistance Training
Did you know that there is a such thing as too much resistance training? It’s true. It’s tempting to think that the more you do, the faster and larger your muscles will grow but that’s not the case. Here’s the thing. When you lift weights, you put stress on your body, especially when you liftContinue reading “Why Less is More When it Comes to Resistance Training”
How to Eat More Protein
If you are or have been my client you know that my first piece of nutrition is advice is “eat more protein.” Everyone should aim for .8 to 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. So, a 135-pound woman needs about 120 to 135 grams of protein a day. If you are like mostContinue reading “How to Eat More Protein”
A Simple Weight Loss Formula
Weight loss doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, there are a few things that, if you do them consistently, you WILL see change. Eat enough protein – so many people don’t eat enough protein. If you are trying to build or sustain muscle, especially as you age, you should get .8 to 1 gramContinue reading “A Simple Weight Loss Formula”
Perils of Too Much Protein
Is there such a thing as too much protein? It’s a good question especially at a time when it seems like everyone is talking about protein. It’s touted as essential for building muscle, and it is, but also as a weight loss strategy due to its ability to make you feel full. But, as withContinue reading “Perils of Too Much Protein”
Five Nutritional Tips to Help You Gain Muscle
Gaining weight and muscle needs a specific nutrition plan. Here are five tips to consider as you get started.