Whether you prefer flexible dieting, keto, paleo, plant-based or another style of eating, counting macronutrients (macros) is an excellent tool to assess the proper ratio of fats, carbs and protein your body needs to reach your specific goals. 1.👏🏻 Have👏🏼 single-source👏🏽 macros👏🏾 on👏🏿 hand. Have primarily only one of the three macros: protein, carbs orContinue reading “3 #macro tracking tips”
Category Archives: diet cycling
to food track or not to food track?
Right now in “summer shred” season, too many people are focusing on how fast they can lose fat instead of how long they’re able to keep it off. Today, I tackle the third most common mistake I see my ladies (as THE Honolulu Personal Trainer) making when it comes to their weight loss goals DRUM ROLL PLEASE…. #3: NOTContinue reading “to food track or not to food track?”
weight regain, rebound and self loathing
The number one reason why diets fail? 👉🏾 the restriction is too much too soon for too long I know this vicious cycle all too well. As a #chronicdieter for DECADES, I paid a hefty price to hold an “average” weight (155lbs) with a higher body fat (29%) despite a shit ton of calorie restrictionContinue reading “weight regain, rebound and self loathing”
“lifting weights will make me big”
I remember when I started my live and die by the scale dieting in 1997. Jenny Craig told me not to lift weights because we were focused on hitting that magical number on the scale. I am sure it’s different now, but I remember all of these statements running through my head. And it’s comeContinue reading ““lifting weights will make me big””
are you in a weight loss plateau?
Can you guess the ONE word that dieters absolutely dread? It starts with the letter P… Not yet? It’s PLATEAU! I get it completely. When trying to lose weight, if the scale ain’t moving, you feel STUCK, defeated, doubtful, and overwhelmed. And sadly enough, this is the time when I see clients throw in theContinue reading “are you in a weight loss plateau?”
fat loss formula – part 4 alcohol
Fat Loss Series Part 4: Alcohol! I will never be the personal trainer that says you can’t drink or eat something. It’s not my philosophy; never has been and never will be. Why? Because I practice what I preach. Yes, I eat chocolate and I love to have a glass of wine with my friends,Continue reading “fat loss formula – part 4 alcohol”
lifting weights and NOT seeing results?
Lifting weights and NOT seeing results? Are you constantly putting in the work but continue to feel like you’re not really seeing any reward? You’re not alone. Here’s the thing, for most of us…It’s not lack of effort. It’s not lack of consistency. It’s not lack of motivation.IT’S A LACK OF PROPER NUTRITION! Ladies, listenContinue reading “lifting weights and NOT seeing results?”
learn to love yourself
I’ve spent the last year under going fertility treatment, eating more and decreasing my exercise all as a means to provide the most thriving environment for pregnancy. I knew with 100% certainty that I would gain weight and I vowed to myself to not revert back to old eating and exercise disordered behaviors as “damageContinue reading “learn to love yourself”
dieting gave me brain drain
I used to OBSESS about having a pre and post workout meal within 30 minutes of my workouts. I would FIXATE on making sure I ate an exact 35 grams of protein with every meal. I would ZERO IN ON every ingredient of every food label of every food that I would eat. And IContinue reading “dieting gave me brain drain”
on the go protein snacks grab n’ go
Struggling to eat healthy while busy and on the go? Let me help you protein snack prep! These relatively healthy protein snacks can be found anywhere, including at your local gas station or convenience store! Whether you are on a road trip away from home; in a time crunch and need some munchies ASAP orContinue reading “on the go protein snacks grab n’ go”