The holidays are right around the corner! If you’re anything like I used to be, you’re kind of dreading them because you know how many delicious temptations there are and you don’t want to gain weight. But before you start a diet for your new year’s resolution, read the following three steps. Step 1: Don’t […]
THIS JUST IN: It’s perfectly okay to love your body just the way it is! You don’t have to lose weight, you don’t have to constantly be on a diet and you don’t have to always eat the lower calorie version of foods. You may be thinking…”Wait, Sara, you post about and celebrate your own […]
I celebrated my birthday this past weekend and ate all the yummy things. Here’s why I’m not stressing over it…
Consuming enough protein is essential to a healthy, balanced diet – you can read more about that here! As a realistic person, I know there isn’t always time to sit down and eat a full, balanced meal. That’s why it’s important to keep convenient, protein-filled snacks around the house. This will help to ensure that […]
If you are tracking macros in MyFitnessPal, you will find that tracking alcoholic beverages can get a little difficult. I recommend using this calculator and my tutorial below. *Note: The “Quick Add” function in MyFitnessPal that allows you to log carbs, fat and protein (not just calories) is only available in the Premium version of […]
Did you know you can eat “junk” food and still hit your weight loss goals? First off, let me debunk something: There is no such thing as “good” and “bad” foods, and in my opinion, we need to stop labeling foods as such. Here’s an example… granola is considered “good” or “healthy” food, right? Let’s […]
Coming at ya this week via video! Fiber is an important, yet commonly overlooked, part of a healthy, balanced diet. Learn why it’s vital and how you can increase your intake.
This week, I wanted to highlight a few macro-friendly recipes I have made recently. What makes these sweet treats macro friendly, you ask? It’s the ratio of carbs, fat and protein. Most desserts and sweets typically contain a fair amount of carbs and fat and little protein. But these desserts have a healthy dose of […]
It wasn’t until I was studying for my nutrition coaching certification that I learned how detrimental it is to the body and weight loss to constantly be on a “diet.” By diet, I mean being in a calorie deficit. This is when you eat fewer calories than your body burns throughout the day to promote […]
My latest six-week Grit Squad nutrition group just came to a close, and I am feeling truly inspired. Several members broke through weight-loss plateaus that they didn’t think were possible, gained more confidence with their food choices and experienced many scale and non-scale victories. I know they will use the tools they learned and will […]