Which cardio is better for weight loss LISS or HIIT? โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Studies show that LISS or low intensity steady state cardio, mobilizes more fat to be burned. You work for a longer period of time at a lower intensity focusing on staying within a targeted heart rate zone. – HIIT or high intensity interval training require you train for …
Should You Eat Protein Bars?
I hate being hungry. And if you’ve ever been on a diet/cut you know a calorie deficit can be tough. In an effort to make my calories go further, I minimize/cut out most bars. The 65 g bar show above has 270 calories (10 g protein, 10 g fat, 36 g carbs). My big ass super delicious Chinese chicken salad …
Rest Day Stress?
๐ฟ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐? I just took 4 days off the gym. I didn’t even wear my watch to track my steps! This would have been ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ for me 2 years ago. โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ I use to think taking 2 or 3 days off the gym would ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ ๐๐๐ ๐บ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐. โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ It’s why …
5 Min Meal Prep
5 MIN MEAL PREP – no cooking or excuses. This is a super quick meal prep you can make in a pinch. I use to make these a lot when I was teaching. I use 40g oats, 30g vanilla protein powder, ยพ – 1 cup berries and 100 g small 2% yogurt. 39g carbs/6g fat/41g ~ 375 calories. You can …
Your Weight doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
It’s not just about the number on the scale. The number never tells the whole story. I always believe the most important changes are ones that no one can see. MAKE THIS A LIFESTYLE AND YOU’LL NEVER LOOK BACK! โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ LEFT: ๐ธemotional eating ๐ธstress eating ๐ธfood as a reward ๐ธtoo much alcohol ๐ธexercise only in preparation for events/trips ๐ธtired …
Eating Out Tips
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Eating Out Tips
Get anxiety eating out? Here are my go to restaurant requests/modification: โ๏ธExtra protein โ๏ธhalf the noodles (in things like my pho or udon) โ๏ธhalf the rice and double the veggies โ๏ธbaked instead of fried โ๏ธHalf fries, half salad โ๏ธSauce on the side โ๏ธCheese on the side โ๏ธDries fruit on the side โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Do you have any go to modifications …
Eating & Traveling While on a Cut
Traveling and being on a cut is definitely more challenging than being on a cut at home. My calories don’t go as far because I don’t know what goes into every recipe or how food is prepared. I have to overestimate calories and work out first thing in the morning so we can work vs training mid day like normal …
I was Obsessed
Obsessed. That’s the word I’d use to describe the beginning of my fitness journey. I set ridiculous rules for myself like: ๐ธnever missing a workout no matter how little sleep I’d had, or how sick I was ๐ธI refused to eat out for 3 months and would, “participate” by having tea while everyone else ate. ๐ธI restricted foods I deemed …
15 Min No Cook Meal Prep
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Binge Eating Strategies & Tips
Binge eating is something so many people deal with! Itโs a vicious cycle that makes you feel physically and mentally bad. I know this isn’t something a lot of people talk about, but I think it’s important because it’s something so many people struggle with, it’s something I struggled with and now work on with so many of my clients. …