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Why Healthy Food Tastes Bad & What You Can Do About It

August 8, 2017 by Megan 13 Comments

People tell me all the time “healthy food tastes bad.” Honestly, I can’t disagree with them because I once thought the same thing.

I was reminded of my disdain for healthy food last week when a reader commented on a site I freelance for saying the recipe was horrible and how she was trying to lose weight and from Texas and it wasn’t in any way shape or form good or like the food in Texas. Now in fairness to the reader, the title of the recipe may have been misleading but the editors name the recipes so I don’t control that.

What I do have control over are the recipes I post. I 100% do not post recipes I don’t like here or on any of my freelance sites. If a recipe’s no good, I tell the editors I need to tweak it. I also eat all my recipes. In fact, the recipe this reader was referring to was something I remade last weekend because I loved it so much. I’ve made my fair share of ugly and disgusting recipes, and this was not one of them.

Her comment reminded me of that time in my life when healthy food tasted really bad. Okay, so it tasted horrible. You couldn’t pay me to eat vegetables. Kale what?

Simple Ways To Cut Calories Every Day

July 25, 2017 by Megan 14 Comments

Today we’re talking simple ways to cut calories every day without ever counting them. As I’ve mentioned before, it’s not always about calories when it comes to weight loss. However, there very simple ways to cut calories every day without ever counting them. These are minor adjustments to how and what you eat that won’t leave you feeling deprived or obsessing over everything you put in your mouth.

We’re creatures of habits which means we do things without thinking about how they’re impacting our weight or our health. Over time, those habits can have a really big impact on your weight.

These are 5 simple changes you can implement now. Changes I made that led to my own 80 pounds weight loss. By making them, you will naturally erase calories from your diet that over time can lead to weight loss and improved health.

7 Best Weight Loss Pinterest Boards

July 18, 2017 by Megan 2 Comments

I know a lot of you <3<3<3 Pinterest to find healthy recipes! I also know from my monthly meal plan club that many of you want weight loss focused recipes that are easy, healthy and delicious which is why I’ve rounded up the 7 BEST WEIGHT LOSS PINTEREST BOARDS to make it easy for you to find everything you need!

Is A Smoothie Sabotaging Your Weight Loss? How To Lighten Up A Smoothie

July 11, 2017 by Megan 20 Comments

Smoothies are a great snack or meal replacement, but can be tricky for those wanting to lose weight because they’re highly nutrient dense. If weight loss is your goal, the probability of a smoothie sabotaging your weight loss is high if you’re not paying attention to the amount of ingredients and calculating the appropriate serving size.

How is a Smoothie Sabotaging Your Weight Loss?

While smoothies are nutritious and are typically made with healthy good-for-you ingredients. Fruit, milk, yogurt, vegetables, peanut butter, oats, dried fruit and coconut to name a few.

So how could it sabotage your weight loss? To answer that, let’s look at an example of one of my all-time favorite smoothies.

How To Meal Prep Healthy Lunches for Weight Loss

June 27, 2017 by Megan 5 Comments

When I sent a survey out in April to my email subscribers, many requested healthy lunch ideas. I did a Facebook Live a few weeks ago sharing my 3 favorite ways to Meal Prep Healthy Lunches for Weight Loss as well as tips for pairing foods together properly so you’re eating the right foods and not over or under eating a carbohydrate, protein or fat.

There are two common issues I see with my clients. The first is over eating one nutrient, usually a carbohydrate or fat. Most people don’t overeat protein. In fact, most eat less protein then they’re supposed to. The second issue is not eating the right portion size. You can eat avocados until you turn green, but you will gain weight if you eat too many of them. Yes, they are a healthy food but like any food if you eat above your body’s calorie needs you will gain weight. Healthy or unhealthy, you can weight eating any food. Your body doesn’t discriminate.

7 Tips for Eating Out While Losing Weight

June 15, 2017 by Megan 22 Comments

With how busy we are these days, eating out has not only become a way to socialize with friends, co-workers and family, but also a survival mechanism. If you’re trying to lose weight, eating out and losing weight can be scary because you can’t control the food, the quality, the quantity, or the temptations. Many of my nutrition clients struggle with eating out while losing weight.

When I was losing weight, I never found eating out that difficult because I was traveling weekly as a consultant. Reaching my weight loss goal was important to me so it forced me to figure out what I could and count not eat. After awhile, I learned what healthier foods, restaurants and menu items I could eat and it became routine. Much like getting into a routine with what you eat at home, I did the same while eating out. Eating out while losing weight is easier to do than most think which is why I’ve rounded up 7 Tips for Eating Out While Losing Weight to help you!

What Your Sugar Craving Is Telling You About Your Health

June 13, 2017 by Megan 27 Comments

Sugar cravings. How we love to hate them. You go to the store with perfectly good intentions to buy healthy food only to find yourself speeding toward the candy. I repeatedly hear from people “but I just can’t control my sweet tooth.” A sugar craving is your body’s way of telling you something. Read on to find what that something what your sugar craving is telling you about your health and what you can do about it.

Does your body need sugar?

The answer is yes. Everyone needs sugar to maintain proper blood sugar levels in the body. Sugar is energy for your brain, muscles and organs. They all need glucose to function. The best form of this energy is from fruits, vegetables and complex carbohydrates that have fiber, vitamins and other minerals our bodies need.

How much sugar do you need?

The American Heart Association recommends 6 teaspoons a day for women and 9 for men (24 grams and 36 grams) yet the average adult is consumes 24 teaspoons a day and the average child 32.

What happens when you eat sugar?

The pancreas releases insulin to round up sugar and triage it. The first place your body tries to store sugar is in muscle, but when muscles are full it stores excess sugar in fat cells. The more sugar you eat, the more work your pancreas and liver have to do to clean things up and maintain equilibrium.

What To Do When You’re Eating Healthy & Not Losing Weight

May 30, 2017 by Megan 3 Comments

Something I’ve become more aware of as I’ve been taking on more nutrition clients, is how many people are eating healthy & not losing weight. Either they’ve been dieting for a long time and can’t lose those last nagging 10 pounds, or they can’t seem to lose any weight at all. Since I see this problem all the time, I thought it would be helpful to share the common reasons for not losing weight so you know what to do when you’re eating healthy and not losing weight.