How To Eat Healthier (and lose weight in the process)

There are many ways that you can go about eating healthier. The information is out there on many sites, including this one. The steps on how to eat healthier are really simple and very easy to apply to your life, however they are also very easy not to do.

I found in my weight loss journey though that when I applied these simple basics to my life I had great results and ended up losing a total of 101 lbs.

-First off, make sure you EAT BREAKFAST! Don't try to cut the calories of your day by skipping this very important meal.

-Take a good look at your cupboards. Be sure to read the labels, not just the nutritional info but the ingredients, the ingredients is where the real story is.

-Focus on single ingredient foods. By creating a diet full of single ingredient foods you are ensuring you aren't getting all those nasties that were on the labels of the things you cleared out of your cupboard.

-Eat. The. Rainbow. Consume lots of fresh fruit and veggies. When you eliminate the processed foods you will realize how good this stuff really tastes and how bad the processed really was.

-Fat does not make you fat. Further more the fats you consume are important. No vegetable oils or margarine. Pick oils such as olive oil, coconut oil, and butter, mmmmmm butter.

-Not all carbs are created equal. By ditching those processed foods you are already on your way to eating better cleaner carbs. Choose carbs such as sweet potato, oats, rice, parsnips. Limit grains, and if you must look for breads with sprouted grains.

-It is VERY important that when you try to eat healthier that you are minding your sleep and stress. Not only does stress play a role in fat storage but you are also more prone to poorer food choices and poor portion control. The less sleep you have the more your body craves other sources of energy during the day and also your judgement is lowered.

If you start applying even a few of these simple acts now and adding more in over the following weeks I am SURE that you will find yourself feeling better, sleeping better, having better energy, and even losing weight.

Keep on Rockin'

Spring In Your Step Challenge

With Spring being right around the corner I thought it would be a perfect time for a Spring themed Challenge Group! 

I get asked a lot what exactly is a challenge group, how do I join a challenge group, how do challenge groups work. In this video I break down those questions. 

-I use my personal experience of losing over 100 lbs to help my challengers lose weight, get more energy, and reclaim their lives.

-I only require that you purchase a Challenge Pack and use Shakeology daily

-Shakeology is an incredibly nutrient dense supplement that will help you from feeling tired, having cravings, and keep nutritional deficiencies away

-Challenge groups most importantly provide accountability and support when going through a weight loss journey (80% of people fail because they lack support)

-I run my challengers monthly so there is always one to join. You get me as your coach, my past experience, motivation, tips and tricks

Please check out the quick What Is A Challenge Group video on the sidebar for more information!

I look forward to seeing YOU as a Challenger to get healthier, get happier, and get Rockin' your life. 

Creating A Weight Loss Plan

I have learned that when you are embarking on your weight loss journey you have to ask yourself the right questions. You have to make a plan, consider it your road map to weight loss success. 

Please check out this short video where I briefly explain these five points that you need to consider.

Just like writing a good story or solving a mystery (like the mystery of losing weight) you need to ask:

How

What

When

Why 

Who

Don't forget to write the answers to these questions down so that you always have them available to keep you on track and moving forward to reaching your goals.

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