Protein is the number one most important nutrient for a healthy diet. It's the building block for growth and essential for building and maintaining muscle. I tell all my clients to remember the 3 Ps--perpetually prioritize protein. Make sure you include protein in every meal and every snack. It's that important! It's also satiating, meaning… Continue reading Top 5 Healthy Protein Ideas
Find yourself grabbing fast food or skipping lunch day after day because, well, meetings, work, and more work? It doesn't have to be that way. Here are three lunch ideas that you can easily fit into a hectic day, keeping you full and healthy. Bento Box - Popular with school-aged children, bento boxes can also be… Continue reading Easy Lunch Ideas for Working Women on the Run
The holiday season is almost here. Actually, if you step into some stores these days, it's already here! But, I digress. Most of us go completely crazy once November rolls around. Between holiday shopping, preparing for visiting with relatives, traveling, wrapping things up at work, attending all the parties, and cooking/baking, it can be challenging… Continue reading How to Power Through the Holiday Season
Did you know that there is a such thing as too much resistance training? It's true. It's tempting to think that the more you do, the faster and larger your muscles will grow but that's not the case. Here's the thing. When you lift weights, you put stress on your body, especially when you lift… Continue reading Why Less is More When it Comes to Resistance Training
If you are or have been my client you know that my first piece of nutrition is advice is "eat more protein." Everyone should aim for .8 to 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. So, a 135-pound woman needs about 120 to 135 grams of protein a day. If you are like most… Continue reading How to Eat More Protein
