Dozens of clients have turned in their food logs as we are in full swing with the Sizzlin' Summer Slimdown - Well Done! There are some common themes as Coach Nancy and I have evaluated what our clients have recorded. Here are my "Top 5 Tweaks" to help skyrocket your progress: Tweak #1: Eat Breakfast. Coffee is not breakfast. If you are not eating anything, eat something. If you don't eat until … [Read more...]
Meal Management Workshop Pics
Had a great group at the seminar today - lot's of fun, great group, and Coach Nancy passed some serious knowledge! Here's a few pics of the gang putting their new found talents to work! [slideshow id=17] … [Read more...]
Low Carb or Slow Carb?
I heard the term "Slow Carb" from Tim Ferriss in his book "The Four Hour Body", and I got to thinking what a useful description it really is. Because while limiting the amount of carbohydrate in your diet always seems to engender controversy, there is no denying that building your carbohydrate consumption around "slow carbs" is the best way to control blood sugar/insulin output, and therefore … [Read more...]
The Pharmacy Inside You – How Much Does THAT Cost?
As coaches we have heard it a thousand times... "Eating Healthy Is Expensive!" I would suggest it is a matter of perspective. You see most of us tend to be very "short term" in our thinking, and perhaps our focus can be narrower than it could be. We go to the grocery store, we make our purchases, we see the bill, and we marvel at how expensive it can be to "eat". But what else is in that cart, … [Read more...]
The Official “Get Fit NH Bootcamp” Cookbook Is Here!
The Get Fit NH Cookbook has arrived! Titled "Making A Difference Making It Happen", this cookbook is chocked full of healthy recipes from our kitchen as well as many from our incredible clients as well. Here's what's inside: Appetizers & Beverages Soups & Salads Vegetables & Side Dishes Main Dishes Desserts Breakfast Dishes This & That The cool thing about … [Read more...]
What Does Losing 1 to 2 Pounds A Week Look Like?
One pound of fat loss a week. When we are coaching our weight loss clients and ask them to set an outcome goal, usually it breaks down to losing 1-2 pounds per week, which is a realistic and achievable goal. But with that goal comes a challenge, an objection really - and it goes like this: "One pound a week doesn't seem like very much". "I mean really, that's only 4 pounds a month, shouldn't … [Read more...]
Yes Virginia, You CAN Eat Good (and Easily) For The Holidays
Christmas is a busy time of year. Don’t let it be an excuse to not eat healthy meals prepared at home. My favorite kitchen aid is my crock pot. It serves up delicious meals without a lot of fuss. Plus it makes the house smell good all day while it cooks. Here are three meals when served with a salad will keep you on track nutritionally. Salsa Style Pork 1 pound pork loin, cut into one inch … [Read more...]
Eggs for Breakfast – It’s Like Magic!
The incomparable Helen Dutton of 8:30am Concord fame shared an article with me this morning that is definitely worth forwarding, and paying attention to! It seems like eating a little fat and protein in the morning and keeping fat and calories low in the evening might actually be good for you! Who knew? :) According to research at the University of Connecticut, those who ate eggs at breakfast … [Read more...]
Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Give your traditional old chicken dinner some spunk with this exciting new marinade. Your taste buds will celebrate over the tender taste of yogurt and garlic with a hint of spice. Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup fat-free yogurt 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 … [Read more...]
Keep The Pies Off Your Thighs
I don't know about y'all (a little southern lingo there) but I am looking forward to Thanksgiving this week. My son Tim is visiting with his wife Deb, Jeff his bringing his fiance Kimberley up from North Carolina, I am guessing the three younger ones won't go anywhere, so it's going to be a full house this week! I hope you take the time to enjoy family and friends and make some great … [Read more...]
