10 Simple High Protein Snacks

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10 Simple High Protein Snacks

When you’re trying to eat healthy, easy snacks that don’t take a ton of prep time make a big difference. Protein always seems to be one of the hardest parts for a snack. It’s hard to find protein sources of good quality that are easy to eat and prepare for snacking. Who wants to spend all of their time meal prepping? We’re all busy enough as it is so making snacks simple and accessible is the goal. This list provides a number of high quality protein snacks that you can enjoy on a daily basis and don’t have to spend a ton of time preparing.

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Counting Calories: Not All Calories Are Created Equal

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Counting Calories: Not All Calories Are Created Equal

If you’re trying to lose weight, counting calories is a good place to start but it’s not the end all be all to weight loss. You need to burn more calories than you take in to shed unwanted pounds. If you’re trying to eat for optimal health, you’ll need to pick the best quality fresh, whole foods possible. Pretty simple concept to grasp, right? Unfortunately, not all calories are created equal and not all calories are good for you. Adhere to these simple tips to incorporate the best calorie strategy for you and avoid those that won’t help you in weight loss or nutritional quality.

In this blog post, we dive into why calorie counting can be misleading, alternatives to calorie counting and learning which information is truly important for your weight loss goals.

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9 Simple Tips To Clean Up Your Diet

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9 Simple Tips To Clean Up Your Diet

Getting back on track with healthy eating can be a challenge – even for the nutrition aficionado. Once bad eating habits kick in, it’s tough to get out of that vicious cycle. It can be done though! This is one of the most talked about subjects with our clients. Most people who walk in the door either for a fitness retreat or for health coaching are interested in figuring out how to eat healthier and get out of their bad habits. Luckily, with some simple behavior changes and a few nutrition modifications, you can reverse any bad habits and get on the course to healthy eating again.

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Top 5 Low Cal Cocktails

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Top 5 Low Cal Cocktails

Life should be about a healthy balance. Enjoying a cocktail occasionally even when trying to remain healthy or ditch a few pounds is perfectly fine. Just make sure to keep your consumption to a minimum. Choosing the right drinks can also help you. Unfortunately, some cocktails are loaded with sugar and therefore pack a ton of calories. Sticking to lower calorie adult beverages will help control your daily energy intake. Here are five lower calorie cocktails that will enable you to enjoy a beverage without all of the added calories and sugar – and the guilt.

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4 Ways To Get Rid Of Belly Fat

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4 Ways To Get Rid Of Belly Fat

Belly fat is an issue for many people and it’s one of those things that feels like it just won’t go away. We’re all after “flat abs”, right? We want the 6 pack – the rock hard mid section that looks super sexy. Or maybe just a flat mid section that doesn’t get in the way of your bathing suit or your clothing. Either way, while belly fat may not look great, it’s also not good for your health. That stubborn layer that surrounds your mid section can get in between your organs and compromise how they function. So for aesthetic reasons and health reasons, it’s time to say bye bye to belly fat.

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