Let’s explore the difference between snacking and grazing. Grazing—often called mindless eating—can quietly work against your weight‑loss and weight‑management goals. Those small BLTs (bites, licks, and tastes) add up quickly and can increase your daily calorie intake without you even noticing. Here are five tips to help you stay mindful and reduce those sneaky BLTs: 1. Keep a food journal . Keeping a food journal brings awareness and minimizes guesswork with weight loss and

As a certified health coach, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and most importantly human being, I can relate to the difficulty of weight gain. Life is life, always throwing us "curve balls" around our wellness. But if there is one thing I can tell you, it's that diets do not work. Why? For many reasons: The focus tends to be scale-driven. Dieting can lead to the elimination of certain foods and/or food groups. Can increase the likelihood of skipping meals. Can cr

Let's talk about portion control. When it comes to weight loss and weight management, you cannot out-exercise what you eat. It’s not only about what you eat—it’s also about how much you eat. Below are my 6 tips to help you manage your portions throughout your wellness journey: Include 1-2 cups of fruits and vegetables in every meal and snack . The benefits of fruits and vegetables are immense and include the following: High volume, low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods. These foo