I haven’t talked much about my binging history in the past, except for maybe a couple of times. It’s not really something that you care to think back on every day. But I think it’s important to talk about, especially during recovery. Binge Eating vs. Emotional Eating Before we dive into it all, I want […]
Category: Lifestyle
Is it better to decrease calories or increase activity when in a calorie deficit?
We know now that in order to lose fat, we must be in a calorie deficit. But just as we discussed in previous posts, this “calorie deficit” is continuously changing as our metabolism adapts to the decreased intake and increased activity we’ve taken on and become accustomed to. To explain this better, say Amy started […]
How to stay on track plus FREE MACRO + LIFESTYLE TRACKER
To access through Google Sheets (phone and desktop) download here: Macro + Lifestyle Tracker ______________________________________________________________________ To Use:1. After clicking the link, and opening Google Sheets, go to the three dots in the right corner of the screen and click “save export” or “make copy” (this will allow you to input your own data!)2. Enter in […]
The Science of Fat Loss: How to Determine your Calories and Macros for a Calorie Deficit Phase
Topic #3. Now this may sound like a lot, especially if you are not a fan of math, and especially if you are brand new to the idea of tracking calories or macros. But I can promise you over and over again that it is SO worth it. Flexible Dieting and tracking macros has grown […]
One-Time Custom Macro Assessment
One-time, custom macro assessments are available BACK! These assessments are more than just any macros you would get from a macro calculator. They are individualized to YOU and YOUR specific goals. These macro assessments are based on a series of calculations backed by science, as well as individual variances, that help to more closely examine […]
The Science of Fat Loss: What are “Macros” and Tracking Macros vs. Just Tracking Calories
Topic #2 In this post we’ll cover what macros are, their purpose and the difference of tracking macros versus tracking calories for fat loss and gaining muscle. So let’s get into it! WHAT ARE MACROS? “Macronutrients are essential nutrition components that are needed in larger quantities by the human body,” explains Julie Stefanski, RDN who is […]
The Science of Fat Loss: How to Diet for Maximum Success
Topic #1. Because we’re all coming from different experience levels regarding this topic, I wanted to start with the basics so that we’re all on the same page. This post will target more of the general population and those who are just beginning their fitness journey. So for my friends that are a bit more […]
Moving to DC + Starting a Blog!
Growing up, I remember being so intrigued of blogging. A blog. The idea of someone out there, just like me, who decided one today to create their own portal of expressing their interests, thoughts, knowledge, whatever else it might be. I remember envisioning what their voices sounded like as I read the words from the […]
You have to believe that you are capable
I don’t know who you are, what thoughts run through your head, or what scares you the most in this world. I don’t know what your journey has entailed or even what your favorite ice cream flavor is. But even though I don’t know you friend, I can tell you with the upmost confidence that […]