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Who else is saying *NO* more? What happens when we say “no” to people, activities, and even to ourselves? It’s usually the most honest answer you can give, yet somehow, it’s the absolute hardest. Allow me to release you from the turmoil that comes from this in-between state you may be in right now… saying no to something, someone, or …
Topics 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:07] 2. Halloween candy [13:46] 3. More information about the Master Class [18:07] 4. Repeating nutrition challenges [21:17] 5. Macros based meal plans [35:31] 6. Let’s talk about carbs [48:48] Subscribe to Real Food Liz! Subscribe to DianeSanfilippo.com The episodes are also available in iTunes, Spotify & Stitcher. Pete’s …
I’m pretty darned lazy. Let me repeat that… I’m lazy. Yes, really. But, don’t be fooled. That doesn’t mean that I don’t work hard. What it does mean is that I don’t have a burning passion to get all the things done all day, everyday. I have a penchant for delaying a lot of tasks I feel aren’t super necessary to …
I can hardly believe I’ve already cruised through 10 weeks on this 12-week meal plan from Christine at Gauge Girl Training! If you missed my previous posts about this meal plan, check them out: My Macros Meal Plan “Planning & Preparation” post (written the first week) My Macros Meal Plan “FAQs” post with all the details (written a few weeks into the …
As I complete the 12-week meal plan created for me by Christine of Gauge Girl Training, I’m being asked a lot of questions repeatedly – for good reason – you want to know the answers! Here are the questions I’m asked most frequently about the clean eating / flexible dieting meal plan I’m currently following. First things first – join me …
This week marks the beginning of a 12-week Meal Prep & Planning experience for me. I’m following a customized plan created for me by Christine of Gauge Girl Training. My plan is based on my current situation, goals, tastes, allergies, preferences, lifestyle, etcetera. So, while I’ll be sharing all about my experience with you along the way, I won’t be sharing …
I finally had a chance to try Steve’s Paleo Goods Paleo snacks this week. I know, I must be living under a rock to be a Paleo nutrition educator and CrossFitter and not have tried them yet. #FAIL As a nutritionist, it should be vividly clear to you all by now that I am never in favor of meal replacements when you …
Last week I spent 5 days in Mt. Nebo, WV with Erwan LeCorre, Vic Verdier and Clifton Harski learning the pillars of MovNat while camping at Summersville Lake Retreat. I learned a lot over those five days, some of it directly from the instructors, some from my peers, and some just from the experience of being in nature and observing …
NOTE: We have also covered this topic on The Balanced Bites Podcast, in Episode #3, Episode #13, and Episode #37 – click on any of the links to check out the posts and listen to the MP3, in iTunes or on Stitcher! I get emails nearly every single day asking me for advice on what to study, what schools are best and …
Priorities, choices and happiness have been on my mind a lot lately so I figured this would be a good topic to throw out there and to get people thinking about a bit more regularly. When I decided to pursue nutrition coaching as a full-time career, it wasn’t without great pause. I was living an a nice, top-floor, one-bedroom apartment …