You know this scenario all too well: you're determined to stick to your diet and you start off incredibly well. But when you're at your favorite restaurant you start eyeing your preferred not-so-healthy and doesn't-fit-your-diet item on the menu. There are typically three possible outcomes. Outcome one: you resist the temptation of your favorite meal and order the more "sensible" option. Outcome …
Nutrition
Damage Control – What to do When You Over Indulge
We've all been there - that time when we ate too much and ended up uncomfortably full or we consumed more sweets than we intended at a party. A reader emailed me a few weeks ago about a similar scenario: "Nia, I over indulged over the weekend and ate way too much junk food. I had some ice cream and then found myself constantly popping my kid's left over Easter candy in my mouth all weekend. Can …
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3 Ingredient Crock Pot Shredded Chicken (Cheap, Fast to Prepare, and TASTY)
First, allow me to acknowledge my terrible photography skills. They're just horrible, I know. But that doesn't matter because this crock pot (or slow cooker, if you prefer) shredded chicken recipe is AMAZING, and that totally makes up for the crap-tastic pictures. There are a few reasons why this recipe is so dang good and why you need to make it. (The sooner, the better). 1. It's very …
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These are the Bare Essentials, and They Produce Extraordinary Results
When trying to reach your fitness and body-transforming goals, what's the quickest way to fail? (I know that's a heck of a question, but bear with me because there's a good point). The answer: do too much all at once. Sadly, this is the approach most people take. Maybe you've experienced this yourself (I know I have) when you tried to do everything right. Because you were incredibly …
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You’re Not Your Diet. You’re Not Your Body Fat Percentage.
Do your health and fitness habits define you, or do they make your life better? There was a time I obsessed over what I would eat, and when. I'd literally revolve everything around my workout schedule. I'd turn down dinner invitations and other activities if they interfered with my trip to the gym or wouldn't easily fit whatever diet I was following at the time. Put bluntly: my diet and workout …
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5 Reasons to Avoid Detoxes & Cleanses (and What You Should Do Instead)
It's almost the New Year, and you know what that means. New Year resolutions. Briefly scan your social media newsfeed and you'll see articles and advertisements for detoxes and cleanses and "Lose fat fast!" promotions. Glance at the cover of most magazines and you'll see plenty of ways promising fast fat loss and a flat stomach in a matter of days. Walk through a pharmacy or an aisle …
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The NEW Definition of Fitness (or Just Another Stupid Fitness Article But You Should Read It Anyway)
Fitness is expressed visually. It's something you can see. After all, if you're lean and toned or at a healthy bodyweight then you must be fit, right? Not so fast. When it comes to defining health and fitness, physical appearance is not the most important thing. I believe that your body should ultimately serve you and allow you to live a high quality life. That that sink in for a moment. …
4 Reasons to Simplify Your Nutrition & Workout Habits
I'm a fan of minimalism. Whether it's being a minimalist when it comes to material possessions, having a website without ads or sidebars to put the entire focus on the articles, and definitely when it comes to building and sustaining a health and fitness regimen - I'm all about minimalism and keeping things simple. Minimalism, in regards to fitness, allows you to keep things simple because …
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