Well…yeah. But why is that bad? Why does that cause many people to feel “deprived”? Most diets restrict or eliminate processed foods and added sugars, which are strongly linked to inflammation, obesity, and chronic disease. Many successful diets also take a phased approach, beginning with a more restrictive initial phase and then widening food choice Read more about Are Diets Restrictive?[…]
Although I was pretty much at my weight loss goal before my recent trip to Iceland, I ended up losing a few pounds anyway. I just wanted to share some of my food & mindset strategies that helped me be successful with weight management while traveling: I stayed in an Airbnb so I could cook/prepare Read more about Thoughts on Weight Loss[…]
I created a basic foundational way of eating for myself and stuck to it for a week. My diet prior to this was already healthy and pretty devoid of processed junk food and added sugars. I try to fast for at least 12 hours, but usually do around 13 or 14 hours. I’m also active, Read more about Foundation Diet[…]
I love this recipe because it’s basically just a bunch of real food and spices without any added sweetness— No fruit, no added sugar, and no sugar substitutes. These muffins are also paleo. Makes 12 muffins. Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/2 tsp aluminum free baking soda 1 1/2 tsp ground Ceylon Read more about Pumpkin Coconut Muffins (No Added Sweeteners, Including Fruit)[…]
I love going to the gym! I have gone to gyms in the past and in general I enjoyed the experience. I’ve also generally enjoyed group workout classes, and in college I bought tons of workout DVDs (does anyone remember The Firm?). More recently my exercise has mostly consisted of hiking, yoga, the occasional Jillian Read more about I Joined a Gym![…]
You’ve got a healthy eating plan, you’re eating mostly real whole food, eating enough…but you can’t quite shake feelings of deprivation, of wanting more…or any other emotional state that leads you to abandon your weight management goal. Perhaps some or all situations are familiar to you: Someone brings in cupcakes to work and you get caught Read more about Emotional Eating[…]
My mom made me a wonderful delicious amazing healthy low sugar birthday cake! Love love love. PrintPALEO Chocolate Almond Coconut Banana Birthday Cake Ingredients3/4 cup coconut oil, melted & cooled 4 large room temperature eggs 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 3 cups packed fine almond Read more about PALEO Chocolate Almond Coconut Banana Birthday Cake[…]
One of the cool new features in Low Carb Menu Planner allows you to view macronutrient information for a selected recipe serving size. I found this recipe, which looks really delicious. I wanted to add it to LCMP so I could build it into my daily menus. Also, by adding it to LCMP, I can Read more about LCMP— New Feature[…]
I’m super excited that Low Carb Menu Planner, with updated features, is now available in the App Store! After the free trial period, a subscription is required for continued access to all features of the app. Now you can track your macros per day, per meal, and per selected recipe serving size! And, all recipes Read more about Low Carb Menu Planner Back in the App Store![…]
Here are three simple tips that can help you increase the quality of your diet: Opt for real, whole, unprocessed foods. Vegetables! Fruits! Wild caught seafood! This is real food, and it’s delicious. Check the ingredients list to make sure there’s no added sugar. Especially pay attention to nuts/nut butters and spices/seasonings/condiments. Read more about 3 Simple Food Tips[…]