Maintenance During the Holidays | Protein and Fiber

TL;DR ✪ One of the hot topics we’re constantly hearing these days for a multitude of health benefits is the effect of a high protein and high fiber diet. So far, majority of scientists seem to be in consensus that high protein and high fiber have slim, if any downfalls and are crucial for maintaining our health, wellness, and weight. Today we’ll talk about protein and fiber in maintaining your weight by maintaining your satiety during the holidays.

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How Can a Wellness Coach Help Me with My Nutrition?

TL;DR A wellness/nutrition coach cannot diagnose conditions, treat diseases, clinical disorders and symptoms, or prescribe specific diet plans. So what can they do & how can they help you? 

In this post I aim to level set expectations and clarify when you should work with a registered dietitian or other qualified healthcare professional vs a wellness/nutrition coach.

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The Termination Plan

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

TL;DR How I’m prioritizing my wellness on a budget during tough times. The alternative, not taking care of ourselves, never serves us and can set us farther back. I recently got the flu and it was my body forcing me to slow down and really prioritize taking care of me. We don’t need to run ourselves ragged to get to the point where our body forces us to slow down. We can – and are always allowed to – take care of ourselves. No matter how wild life gets. 

Remember: if you don’t make time for your wellness you will be forced to make time for your illness.

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Nutrition 103: Fundamentals in Building a Nutrition Strategy | Part II Avenues to Implement Your Strategy: Tracking, Measuring, & Evaluating

TL;DR As a follow up from Nutrition 101, 102, 103: This post is meant to be a starter resource to educate and refer back to when considering how to build your nutrition plan. The fundamental components and considerations mentioned are a starting point for anyone looking to strategically work on their nutrition.

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