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Advice from the Coaches Diana Dewan Advice from the Coaches Diana Dewan

HEALTH IN THE NEW YEAR: 5 UNEXPECTED “HEALTH BOOSTERS”

It’s the middle of January and you’re a couple of weeks into your New Year’s resolution. While we’re all about BIG goals around here, we’re also about finding effective and sustainable ways to improve your overall health, beyond only losing weight or going for PRs in the gym. With years of experience working with hundreds of clients, our coaches have A LOT of experience supporting others in all areas of their health and nutrition. Our team is sharing that expertise with this list of unexpected ways to improve your health this year and continue to work towards your body composition and fitness goals sustainably. It’s a culmination of our work with our clients as well as our own personal journeys as nutrition coaches. We’re sharing how getting in touch with different aspects of your health will allow you to look and feel your best not only this year, but for years (and years!) to come.

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BUILDING STRONG HABITS FOR LONG TERM RESULTS

While we want our clients to have specific goals they’re after, as coaches, our goal is to also ensure that clients walk away with tools that ensure their results are sustainable and that they feel confident in navigating their nutrition on their own.  In today’s post, I’m sharing more about some of those tools we aim to develop in our work as online nutrition coaches working one-on-one with clients, no matter what their goals are.

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Nutrition Tips & Tricks Kate Lyman Nutrition Tips & Tricks Kate Lyman

GOAL SETTING FOR 2022: SETTING SUSTAINABLE GOALS YOU CAN STICK TO

Why are gyms and fitness classes packed with new gym-goers in the beginning of January but then back to normal crowds come mid-February? I don’t think the problem is that we’re bad at trying to be healthier, but that we are inherently bad at setting ourselves up with New Year’s resolutions we can actually keep. Today we’re talking about 3 things you can do set goals you can actually keep in 2022.

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Nutrition Tips & Tricks Diana Dewan Nutrition Tips & Tricks Diana Dewan

CREATING HABITS THAT STICK: A BOTTOM UP APPROACH TO ACTUALLY ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS THIS NEW YEAR

Setting big goals for the New Year can feel a little bit daunting - the renewed energy of heading into a fresh year only lasts so long and oftentimes we ditch those big goals a few months into the year. It doesn’t mean that you don’t want the goals you set out to accomplish; rather, it probably means that your approach is setting you up to fail from the start. In today’s post, we’re sharing ideas for approaching your goals differently this year to ensure success and get you where you want to go this New Year.

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Fat Loss Kate Lyman Fat Loss Kate Lyman

NAVIGATING THE FAT LOSS JOURNEY

We already know that a calorie deficit is the most important factor at play when it comes to pursuing fat loss goals. But, for most, staying in a consistent calorie deficit is a lot more challenging than “just eating less and moving more.”

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Nutrition Tips & Tricks, Fat Loss Kate Lyman Nutrition Tips & Tricks, Fat Loss Kate Lyman

SETTING GOALS YOU CAN ACTUALLY STICK TO

Why are gyms and fitness classes packed with new gym-goers in the beginning of January but then back to normal crowds come mid-February? I don’t think the problem is that we’re bad at trying to be healthier, but that we are inherently bad at setting ourselves up with New Year’s resolutions we can actually keep. Today we’re talking about 3 things you can do set goals you can actually keep in 2020.

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Fat Loss Kate Lyman Fat Loss Kate Lyman

FAT LOSS FACTS: BUSTING DIET MYTHS WHEN TRACKING MACROS

There is an overwhelming amount of nutrition and diet information available all around us. It can be difficult to wade through what is fact and what is fad, especially when the idea of what is the “best” diet is constantly changing. Today we’re simplifying the topic of fat loss with five facts that may answer some of your common diet-related questions.

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Nutrition Tips & Tricks Kate Lyman Nutrition Tips & Tricks Kate Lyman

HOW MANY CALORIES YOU NEED FOR YOUR NUTRITION GOALS

As coaches, we care about goals. Like A LOT. We can’t create a nutrition game plan for you without a clear idea of what your goals are. More importantly, you won’t meet or even surpass your goals without a clear idea of what you’re working towards either.

Whether you already made a plan for the New Year or are still feeling a little lost, it’s never a bad time to take a step back and reevaluate your goals If you’re unsure of where to even begin, today’s post will help you create a clear and specific goal so you can have clear action plan to make them happen.

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Fat Loss, Nutrition Tips & Tricks Whitney Landon-Berg Fat Loss, Nutrition Tips & Tricks Whitney Landon-Berg

PREPARATION VS. WILLPOWER

Most of us have lived for years believing that the key to successful fat loss is willpower.

If we just resist our cravings and suppress our hunger, we will be successful dieters. If we just stick to our plan, eat the same food every day, and say no to every treat and drink offered, we will finally lose that weight.

That’s not the case.

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Fat Loss, Nutrition Tips & Tricks Kate Lyman Fat Loss, Nutrition Tips & Tricks Kate Lyman

SKIP THE QUICK FIX AND FOCUS ON LASTING CHANGE

The fitness industry thrives on quick fixes. From challenges promising you’ll “lose ten pounds in a week” and “melt fat in 21 days” to fitness products guaranteeing a six-pack overnight. But here’s the problem: quick fixes turn us into quitters. We don’t need short timelines and restrictive rules; creating lasting change requires knowledge and skills that allow you to make small changes, consistently, over time.

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NUTRITION FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH

If your goal is to achieve optimal health, you should focus on finding balance in your diet. Optimal health means something different to each of us. To me, it means learning to find the balance needed in your diet to maintain a healthy body and build sustainable eating habits that will serve you long-term. Being lean is great, and getting strong is cool, but what good are those goals if they leave your health compromised?

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Nutrition for Athletes Kate Lyman Nutrition for Athletes Kate Lyman

NUTRITION FOR PERFORMANCE

If your goal is to improve strength and performance, your focus should be on eating the right amount to fuel your training and your recovery. You do not need to be an elite athlete to prioritize performance! Regardless of your level or experience, you just need to make sure your nutrition aligns with your specific goals.

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