All tagged Fat Loss

Counteracting A Sedentary Lifestyle

With COVID-19 cases rising in the United States, many of us continue adjusting to working remote. The office commute is now a hallway commute (for those lucky enough to even have a home office), and walking from meeting to meeting or heading out to grab lunch has been replaced with sitting in front of a computer screen for hours on end with little to no breaks. Gyms are closed or at limited capacity in many states, as are other businesses and places of recreation. All of this is unprecedented for sure, but it has also led to a sudden downshift to a more sedentary lifestyle and a resulting increase in unwanted weight gain. The good news is that by making some slight adjustments, we can prevent and even reverse the impact of so much sitting.

What's for Lunch | Macro Friendly Baked Ziti

Sometimes, counting macronutrients (see my post What is Flexible Dieting) can be overwhelming. When I first started this meal planning method, I was helping to manage our CrossFit gym, working full time, and trying to pay off $165,000 in student loans in just over three years. Needless to say, I was stressed AND pressed for time. I needed macro-friendly options that were quick and easy to throw together as I ran from one thing to the next.

Eight options for a protein packed breakfast

In addition to ensuring our body can perform the basic functions it needs to survive, protein helps satisfy hunger for longer periods of time and aids in muscle recovery. 

For some, increasing their protein can be daunting. I hear time and time again, I just can't eat that much meat! Or for some, I just don't like to eat that much meat! While I'd recommend whole proteins like egg whites and lean sausage for breakfast, there is hope for those that don't have a taste or the time for that type of breakfast fare!

What is Flexible Dieting?

Flexible dieting is a way of achieving specific aesthetic and fitness performance goals by determining the amount of calories necessary to sustain your energy on a daily basis, and then adjusting those calories and macronutrients (macros) to your specific goals. 

Huh?

Let me break that down.