Posts tagged November 2018
MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPE: SWEET POTATO TURKEY CHILI

My favorite part about fall weather is all the soup! Soup dinners are easy for a lazy chef like me and are my favorite way to prep food that will last throughout the week. This chunky sweet potato turkey chili is my favorite, because each serving is a generous size and packs in tons of lean protein and vegetables.

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THANKSGIVING: HANDLING YOUR HOLIDAY MEAL

When you’re tracking your macros and you have goals that you’re chasing down, eating in social settings can be hard. Here are some tips for how to stick to your nutrition goals and strive for a mindful, balanced meal - whether you are tracking your macros or not.

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STAYING ACTIVE THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS

If you find yourself cutting your gym time short or having to take some extra days off this holiday season, remember that just moving your body more can increase your NEAT (aka, the amount of calories you burn). Here are a few simple ways to keep your NEAT up when you’re short on time!

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THANKSGIVING MEAL HACKS

When you’re tracking your macros and you have goals that you’re chasing down, eating in social settings inevitably brings about a bit of anxiety. Now, let’s talk about a family dinner, specifically a holiday family dinner, that’s centered around eating. How do you approach this kind of meal with some semblance of balance and mindfulness?

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MACRO-FRIENDLY THANKSGIVING RECIPES

The holidays bring about lots of time with friends and family and with that usually comes lots of food. Don’t let anxiety about your food at to your holiday stress this season. We’ve got you covered with these healthier macro-friendly versions of all your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. Your family won’t even know the difference and you can enjoy your meal, guilt-free.

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MAINTENANCE MODE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

If you have serious fat loss goals, a maintenance period is a necessary part of your fat loss journey. If you have spent considerable amount of time in a calorie deficit, you should plan on taking periodic maintenance phases to add in more calories and give your body (and brain) a little break.

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HANDLING THE HOLIDAYS

With the holidays around the corner, there’s no doubt that our calendars will start to fill up with extra social events these next two months. And whether you’re at a family gathering, a work party, or a gift exchange with friends, chances are food will be involved. Here are some strategies to help you stick to your goals through the holidays.

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