Now that we’ve addressed plant protein sources, protein physiology, and protein marketing mania, let’s chat about high protein diets for weight loss. Let's talk fact vs myth!
The Lowdown on High Protein Diets
12 Days of Wellness: Day 12
12 Days of Wellness: Day 11
12 Day of Wellness: Day 10
12 Days of Wellness: Day 8
Day 8: Consistency.
If you want to successfully make a lifestyle change, consistency is key. This means not setting limits on when the change is 'done' or 'over,' rather thinking of it as a journey. It may not look the same every day. It may not be perfect. But it's a continual effort that moves forward.
12 Days of Wellness: Day 5
12 Days of Wellness: Day 4
Nutrition and exercise are really only a portion of what truly makes up wellness + health. Rest and stress-management are two other vital pieces of the puzzle.
Making time for rest and self-care during the holiday season can seem impossible. But, like most things we've talked about so far, it's all about being intentional.
12 Days of Wellness: Day 3
Why wait until New Year's to start thinking about resolutions? I'm not a big fan of the cliche goals, like "Go to the gym more" or "Eat healthier." Don't set yourself up for failure when it comes to setting goals. Let's talk about some simple steps to consider when you're making a diet and lifestyle change.
12 Days of Wellness: Day 2
12 Days of Wellness: Day 1
The holiday season can be stressful. Full calendars, endless gift buying, family dynamics, travel, and FOOD.
Typical American family holiday traditions revolve heavily around food. These traditional foods are usually different than what we eat on a regular basis -- often higher in saturated fats, refined carbohydrates, sodium, and sugar. These foods leave us feeling sluggish, and for many, they leave us feeling guilty.
The first step in creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, be it during the holiday season or any time of year, is a healthy relationship with food.
