Nutrition

Grind Your Own Nut Butters

January 19, 2015 Nutrition, Recipes

Nut butters have gotten so popular over the past several years. Approximately 5 years ago all we saw in the store was peanut butter....but now there is almond, walnut, cashew, macadamia, hazelnut, and then numerous flavored ones. Before I go any further I want to remind you that peanuts are technically not a nut, it is a legume. So if you enjoy peanut butter you like the bean family---don't say anymore you aren't a fan of legumes! Okay back to nuts... Nuts are extremely healthy for you. They are primarily an unsaturated fat that may aid in lowering ldl cholesterol.

Football During Dinner Time!

January 11, 2015 Nutrition, Recipes

So Colts and Broncos playing each other with friends coming over...the question I ask, is what food can I make for all healthy and not-so-healthy minds to enjoy? The festive sporting event foods are typically not the greatest, but if vegetables can be added in then they become one step better. So this morning with a few hours ahead of time Ben and I went to the store to grab Mexican fiesta. Here is what I made:

Make Vegetables Your Meal Foundation!

January 2, 2015 Nutrition, Recipes

When you plan a meal, what do you start with? The beginning of the meal is the foundation! So let’s make the foundation the most important—that key to being the healthiest possible! Tonight for dinner make the vegetable your foundation. Vegetables are the key to health as they are the lowest in calories and highest in nutrients. If they are green they are a great source of protein. If they are still crunchy they contain a great source of fiber. And if you picked them you must like them! So prepare them how you want then choose everything else around them!

Skip the Resolution & Set an Intention

December 31, 2014 Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress Management

For New Years don’t feel like you have to be in the norm and choose exercise, choose what you truly need to overcome in order to be one step healthier within any of the four pillars: nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress management! A resolution explains something specific we will do or not do! So once we do the opposite we quit. I know I am tired of feeling like a failure…do you feel the same way? So this year instead of setting a resolution set an intention and make it last ALL year long because you are ready and willing to tackle it!

Ring in 2015 with Resolutions you CAN & WILL stick to!

December 26, 2014 Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress Management

When the ball drops, our calendar year marks a new beginning. We reflect on what 2014 was and what we want to make 2015! We set ourselves with such high expectations to always be better than what we are capable of being...Perfection doesn't make health--but the willingness and willpower to push forward does!

Eliminate the word ‘No’ and Diet will never be in sight!

December 26, 2014 Exercise, Nutrition

When we strategize so much to be successful on the day of the holiday, the day after is sometimes overlooked! Enjoying time with family for the past 36 hours is fun yet in all honesty tiring. The food was delicious, the gifts are unwrapped, and my face hurts from laughing so much. So the last thing I want to do on the day after a holiday is cook! Leftovers stock the fridge-coleslaw, turkey, and chocolate indulgences. How can I simply resist? I focus on adding in….

How to Grow Your Willpower!

December 23, 2014 Nutrition

When you use your willpower all day long it grows tired and weary so at night it can lose its gusto & strength! So where to start….remove all temptation or what I like to call ‘trigger’ foods from the house right away. Give that food to the neighbors; throw it in the trash, or something else to get rid of it without eating it. Keep the following triggers out of sight and out of mind:

Spaghetti Squash is Cookin’ Tonight

December 14, 2014 Nutrition, Recipes

So it is time to no longer fear the yellow looking football in the produce aisle! A lot of times when we don't know how to cook a vegetable or what it tastes like it is easier to just never try....well for this vegetable break all the rules. Go buy it and then follow these steps... I break all the rules when it comes to cooking squash....typically recipes call for cutting the squash long ways in half and then bake. But DON'T cut it first! You may break your hand. Cook easier by putting the entire squash in the oven at 350 degrees and bake for approximately 45min.

An Introduction to This Blog ‘Write Off Your Weight’

December 14, 2014 Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress Management

I am a nutritionist and personal trainer, wife, mom to two adorable dogs, sister, daughter, and a friend to numerous awesome friends. I love to cook, especially bake, practice yoga, and socialize with friends over a cup of coffee…or glass of red wine (both are filled with antioxidants). I believe that indulgences are nice to enjoy in life as long as lots of vegetables are eaten first! I want to empower you to reach your healthy lifestyle today….

Stick to Social Gathering Success!

December 13, 2014 Nutrition

Being in full swing this month of the holiday season, there are lots of to-dos on that list: mailing cards, shopping & wrapping presents, end of the year financials, etc. Wow, my head hurts just thinking about all that needs to be done. And with all those to-dos includes several holiday parties. This past weekend we had the Metal Source Christmas party & I found these strategies to be extremely helpful!