https://youtu.be/UEYDdtqdROc What is the vision you have for yourself, your health, your wellness, your fitness, your career, your relationships, your life?? Convergence is the day that you look around and realize that what you set out to create has come together. How do you get there? What should you expect along the journey? How do … Continue reading Physical Energy Affects Everything – Video 5 of 5
Info on Healthy Fats/Lipids
The Food and Nutrition Board sets the AMDRs (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges). This is a general recommendation for individuals: Fat: 20-35% Carbs: 45-65% Protein: 10-35% Fats: also known as lipids, are a group of compounds that are soluble in organic solvents but not in water. They provide energy, caloric reserve, insulation and protection, satiety value … Continue reading Info on Healthy Fats/Lipids
Information on Carbohydrates
The Food and Nutrition Board sets the AMDRs (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges). This is a general recommendation for individuals: Fat: 20-35% Carbs: 45-65% Protein: 10-35% Carbohydrates: compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and are generally classified as simple (sugars), complex (starches), and fiber. Carbohydrates are a chief source of energy for all body functions and … Continue reading Information on Carbohydrates
The Importance of Fiber
Role of fiber in health One of the greatest contributions made by dietary complex carbohydrate is fiber. Higher intakes of dietary fiber are associated with lower incidence of heart disease and certain types of cancer. Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate. Recommended intake is 38g/day for men ages 19-50 and 25g/day for women ages 19-50. Soluble … Continue reading The Importance of Fiber
Information on Protein
The Food and Nutrition Board sets the AMDRs (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges). This is a general recommendation for individuals: Fat: 20-35% Carbs: 45-65% Protein: 10-35% Proteins: large, complex compounds consisting of many amino acids connected in varying sequences and forming unique shapes. The primary function of protein is to build and repair body tissues and … Continue reading Information on Protein
How to Sift Between Nutritional Info and Hype
DISCLAIMER Remember, nutrition is truly a science – it is dynamic, changing, and growing with each new finding. Be mindful to follow credible sources for your nutrition information. Here is a recommended list: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Journal of the American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Science Alliance (FANSA): American College of Nutrition (CAN) … Continue reading How to Sift Between Nutritional Info and Hype
Physical Energy Affects Everything – Video 4 of 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx1YJ9JGARA&feature=youtu.be How do you make it easy to develop momentum toward your goals? Do you know what it feels like to be IN THE FLOW working towards what you want to accomplish? Isn't it a beautiful place to be?! Here are some practical steps you can take to do it. Also, how do you handle … Continue reading Physical Energy Affects Everything – Video 4 of 5
Physical Energy Affects Everything – Video 3 of 5
https://youtu.be/Yyv6VR6oBe4 This is PRECISELY one of the things I have done personally when in a “funk” and what I coach with my clients. If you are in a place where you’re feeling “BLAH” about the goals you set out for 2017, THIS VIDEO IS FOR YOU. Watch, listen, and apply the steps to your goals and … Continue reading Physical Energy Affects Everything – Video 3 of 5
Perseverance – don’t give up on what you want
Perseverance is huge for accomplishing pretty much anything in our lives. From schooling, to our careers, to our health. When things get tough, what are we going to do? Quitting is an option, sure – for the things that we realize just are not big priorities in our lives. Let’s say we always wanted to … Continue reading Perseverance – don’t give up on what you want
The Value of Taking an Inventory
One of the coolest rituals I developed back in 2015 was a year in review - writing down and taking account of all the events of the year, looking back over them and the things that I learned. I was ecstatic to get the opportunity to do that again for 2016 when we had the … Continue reading The Value of Taking an Inventory