Let’s face it. In the world of nutrition & fitness, the word “plateau” has a bad rap. In essence, it suggests a lack of progress, stagnancy, a sign of something going wrong. Sure, it’s frustrating to go from seeing improvements & changes regularly to not seeing any at all. But what if a plateau was
#1 Have a Plan. With so many diets out there, clients come to us confused and frustrated because they don’t know what is right for them. To be successful, you need a plan that guides you on what to eat and how much. You can eat all the right foods, but if you aren’t eating
You are not alone! No matter who it is, at some point, everyone gets a case of the “I don’t want to’s.” Living life can be mentally and physically exhausting especially with all the things we SHOULD be doing. For instance, we should brush our teeth for 2 minutes, stretch for 10 minutes, workout for
Did you know that sleep affects your metabolism AND ability to lose weight? Sleep allows our bodies to recover from stressors such as work, working out, emotional stress, and so much more. Starting your day without enough recovery encourages a cycle of high-stress levels and bad behaviors, keeping you in a negative frame of mind
We talk a lot about building healthy habits like meal prep, drinking water, scheduling time for exercise and going to bed earlier to get at least 6 hours of sleep, and making these part of our daily routine. Many of us can stick to these healthy habits short term, and once progress starts to slow
You know that nutrition plays a big role with your progress and overall health. You know that without having a balanced diet you could be neutralizing all the hard work you are putting in the gym. What you may not know is how to get the most out of your nutrition coaching. One of the
At No Excuses CrossFit, we know that you want to feel comfortable in your own skin. In order to do that, you need a nutrition coach that will keep you accountable and help you reach your goals. The problem is, you are afraid to try another diet and fail. Here, at No Excuses, we
“Something as fundamental as nutrition shouldn’t be complicated.” This is a phrase you will hear from anyone familiar with HSN, over and over again. People all over the world have to eat daily- and more than once, so it should be kept as simple as possible. With so many fad diets, supplements, and quick fixes,
What does that look like? Taking a long-term approach to improving our nutrition means we have intent, objectives, goals and a mission to accomplish not only short-term goals, but also long-term goals. The big picture mission is simple, we want to be happy, healthy and strong – both mentally and physically. Being consistent with
Are you suffering from Chronic Disease such as diabetes or heart disease? Did you know that 33% of US adults have prediabetes and 90% of them are unaware that they have it? These conditions are directly impacted by lifestyle choices, which means YOU have the ability to take control of your health! At
Congratulations! You have made a great decision to work with a nutrition coach and start a journey to improve your nutrition long term. You know that nutrition plays a big role with your progress and overall health. You know that without having a balanced diet you could be neutralizing all the hard work you are
First thing what NOT to do is avoid eating! Food is your friend, especially when it comes to competition prep. Follow these simple tips! Fueling up the night before your competition is a great way to increase energy stores that you will utilize the next day. During this meal you want to load up on high
It’s time to review those long term goals that you set at the beginning of 2019. How is that long term goal for the end of 2019 looking? Are you feeling like this goal is attainable, or are you losing motivation? Let’s look at this a little deeper. If you had a weight loss
Did you know that sleep affects your metabolism AND ability to lose weight? Sleep allows our bodies to recover from stressors such as work, working out, emotional stress, and so much more. Starting your day without enough recovery encourages a cycle of high-stress levels and bad behaviors, keeping you in a negative frame of mind
We are just about half way through 2019. Can you believe it? Many of us are focusing on taking a long-term approach to our health and fitness, as well as working on sustainable healthy habit formation. Awesome. Way to go!! Now, the second half of 2019, aka the “Long Haul” is coming. When
