People always ask me, “Is x food good for weight loss?” and my answer is always, “It depends. “Shakes are a great example of something that can work for everyone. Depending on what you add, and how much you add, a smoothie/protein shake can be great for weight loss/gain or maintenance. They can also used as a snack or to …
Meal Prepping for Two
Two different ways to meal prep for two I’ve seen a lot of “his” and “her” meals with pretty different calories, and I’m always like, “I want his” haha! For the last couple of months, I make our meals identical despite Vitali being taller and weighting 45 pounds more than me. I find it so much easier to meal prep …
“Help, I”m struggling to lose weight!”
With summer approaching I’ve been getting a lot of DMs from people struggling to lose weight. “I’m not losing weight even though i’m only eating X calories.” Some of these involve some incredibly extreme calories like 1000 or 1200 calories a day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In my experience, the reason most people don’t lose weight is because they aren’t actually in a …
Top 12 Ways I Stay Motivated!
While scrolling through social media you might forget that 100% people struggle with motivation at some point. I don’t care who you are, it isn’t always easy. Some days I’m proud I showed up and made, while other days I’m proud I pushed myself and crushed a workout. Your fitness journey, much like life, is going to be full of …
Low Carb High Protein Fettucini
This meal is the bomb! I threw it together while perusing the grocery store because I loveeee spending time at the grocery store. Anyway, found these epic fettucini and spaghetti noodles with amazing macros. And then I was basically being a lazy human and found a sauce I liked and have bought before and frozen cooked shrimp because protein without …
How to lose weight
This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get so I thought I’d share my personal strategies and experiences with you. Please keep in mind at the end of the day you need to do what is best for your body. These are just the things that I find have helped me to be successful. There is no …
Sugar vs. Sugar (Ice Tea vs. Coke)
What do you guys think about this? I went to Starbucks the other week because it was hot and I had no ice, or tea. Fail. I attempted to order my usual, “Venti Passion iced tea, unsweetened, ez ice”. But, alas, Starbucks has joined the list of establishments that has removed the one things I order from the menu. I …
Tempeh Teriyaki
Tempeh is by far my favourite form of vegetarian protein!! It’s so versatile and easily picks up flavor! Servings: 3 Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Calorie per serving: 176 Macros for serving: 18 carbs /9 fat /15 protein Ingredients: 1/4 cup liquid aminos or soy sauce 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. grated ginger 4 cloves …
How to Start Working Out (at the Gym)
Two and a half years ago I could barely do a single sad push up. I definitely couldn’t do a single chin up or pull up. I could barely press the Olympic bar, and I got winded walking up stairs. The improvements in my strength and endurance didn’t happen over night. They happened as a result of over 600+ gym …
Should you weigh your food?
You absolutely do not have to weigh your food to get results. In fact, unless I’m specifically working towards something, I eyeball my portion sizes based on what I know from tracking macros for so long. It’s also super important to consider on your relationship with food before you start weighing things. If you struggle with a healthy body image …
Collagen, what’s all the hype?
What is collagen? Collagen is a protein found in our bodies. It can be found in our skin, bones, muscles, skin, tendons, blood vessels, hair and nails. As we get older our our bodies ability to produce collagen declines. Prolonged exposure to UV light, a diet high in sugar, autoimmune disorders and smoking also slows down production. This is why …