Week 1 – Increase intake of fruits and vegetables! Be sure to eat a variety in all colors. Each color represents different phytochemicals that work at the cellular level providing anti oxidants as well as protection from diseases. Week 2 – Skip late night snacks! Try not to eat before …
Week 1 – Write it down! Research shows people who keep a food journal are more successful at losing and maintaining weight. It simply makes you more accountable – also if you write it down, you really think about eating it! Week 2 – Always have water with you! Water is good for digestion…
Everyone who knows me knows I do not recommend quick fixes or extreme diets. They will cause more harm in the long run. A diet plan that results in rapid weight loss is reducing your lean muscle mass - WHICH YOU REALLY DON'T want....because when muscle mass is reduced, fat mass in i…
Part 2 -Meal Planning and Shopping tips to help you! Before you head out to the store, be sure you are well prepared. This will save you time, money and inches in your waistline! 1 – Be prepared! Be sure to have a detailed grocery list that is based on a healthy meal plan for the week…
Did you know that only half of food shoppers read nutrition labels? We know that reading the labels and understanding them can be two very different things. Food labels are confusing and food labeling regulations are very complicated. In order to make better food choices, you need to be i…
Those of you who know me, know I love football! I am obsessed with it! So, what is a girl to do when she has made up her mind to EAT CLEAN and drop a little bit of extra bulge from the holiday season? Well first, all things in moderation. Enjoy yourself for the big game, but remember y…
Last weeks post was all about getting fit. This week – eating right! Like most people, you are probably making a goal to get more fit, eat better and improve your overall health. To make this happen, you need to get specific. How are you going to eat better? First of all you need …
New Year New YOU! - Helping you develop your plan to GET FIT! S o here we again with the start of 2014. What is going to make this year different from last? You are. You are not only going to set goals, you are going to develop a plan to achieve those goals. Like most people, you a…
Many people focus on cardio when trying to lose body fat, but that approach will not help you achieve your goals. You want to lose body fat, not calorie burning muscle tissue, right? So what do you need to do in your workouts to lose the fat? Strength training is your magic bullet when …
'healthy' foods you should not eat It's frustrating when your body won't change.When those extra inches won't go away. If you're exercising regularly and still not seeing results then it's time that you look closely at what you are eating. I tell my clients a…
I spend a lot of time talking about what it's like to be working towards your fat loss goal, with your ideal body somewhere off in the distance. Today I'm going to switch perspectives and turn the focus onto how it feels to BE at your ideal size. In addition to getting you pumped…
Summer is a time filled with family, fun and vacations. We should all be able to enjoy holidays and vacations without coming home with a spare tire around the mid section to worry about! Here are some tips from Ally on how to minimize the battle of the bulge during summer cook outs, even…