Macronutrients. All calories are made up of 3 nutrients. Carbs, fat and protein. A lot of diets will give you a “calorie amount” but they do not go into the specifics of what, exactly, those calories should be comprised of. Eat nutrient has a different function. Carbs: provide energy for the body. Fat: are […]
SPELL Food List With the New Year just around the corner, resolutions and dreams of a healthier lifestyle are often at the forefronts of our minds. Food is a HUGE part of fitness and health success, here is a basic starting grocery list for you to get started on the road to the very […]
Instead of constantly trying to fit ourselves into the box of “health and fitness” or “this diet or that”, what if we chose freedom? Freedom and grace? As daughters of the Risen King, we are granted that amazing gift. All too often I think that the chatter of the world clouds our view of that […]
I believe that everyone wants to be healthy. I don’t think a lot of people intend to gain excessive amounts of weight, develop pains, diabetes, or heart disease as a result of their lifestyle choices. But it’s hard! Our society has made it really easy, cheap, and fun even, to eat unhealthy foods in ridiculous […]
I have been testing and trying a TON of different products over the last year. And thought it was about time to share what some of my favorites are. Please note, these are not anything that everyone should be taking, or that are even necessary for some people. I train hard 5-6 days […]
Keep It Simple, Stupid! (Ok, none of you are stupid) Far too often we think of diets and eating “right” as something that is just far out of our reach. Truth is, fad diets and weight loss companies want you to feel that way so that they can solve that dilemma for you with the […]
This is probably long overdue. The word “diet” is all too popular in our society today. And it seems like there is one for every kind of person. The vegetarian, the meat lover, the sugar addict, the bikini model, the power lifter, etc. So what is the one that you choose? How do you know […]
I know that this will probably touch a few nerves, as some of you may have had “success” on something like what I am about to discuss. I guess my question would be what are you trying to accomplish during a cleanse or a detox? If the answer is health, lasting weight loss and a […]
Sleep. Something that we all love, I’m sure, but I bet most of us do not get enough. But here’s why it is important especially for SPELL folks, sleep helps you lose weight! That’s right, not getting enough sleep messes with our hormones, specifically the ones that control appetite and energy. Not enough sleep can […]
This time of the year especially you will be bombarded with the latest fad diet claiming that you will lose 10lbs in 10days. Or a DVD program that features shredded abs and glistening thigh gaps. But I want you to think for just a minute before snatching them all up off of the shelf. How […]