Healthy 716- Connecting the 716 to Healthier Living

  Today I want to talk to you about the #1 Factor that influences your metabolism. Do you know what it is? I'll tell you what it's not... *It's not cardio *It's not strength training *And it's not your genetics I won't lie to you and say that these areas don't play a factor in your metabolic health because they absolutely do. What I will tell you however is that they are just part of the process and some of the key ingredients to your fat burning metabolism's success. ======================================== So What's The #1 Factor That Influences My Metabolism? ======================================== The #1 Factor that influences your metabolism is nutrition, specifically "nutrient timing". So what's nutrient timing you ask? Good question... "Nutrient timing" simply refers to the type of nutrients that you consume combined with the specific times that you consume them at. Right now the average person (maybe even YOU, I know ...

  Wish you could open your fridge to find a full week of healthy, delicious food prepped and ready to be eaten? That sure would make sticking with your diet and achieving fat loss a lot easier… Here’s my 5 Step Meal Prep Guide to make your prepped food dreams a reality: Step One: Plan Get out your notebook and pen or pull up a blank note page on your iPad, it’s time to start planning for the week. Here are the questions that you’ll need to answer: 1. How many meals do I need each day? Check your calendar for special events Consider your appetite throughout the day Look at each day separately 2. How many servings do I need for each meal? Consider who in the family needs which meals Check the calendar for guests or visitors Look at each day separately Step Two: Find Recipes Now it’s time to translate those meals + servings into actual recipes. Take a moment to consider the produce that is in season and any special requests or food allergies. 1. Find your recipes Browse around on you...

  Are you planning on gaining a bunch of weight this holiday season? Of course not! No one plans for that. It just sort of happens. Want to avoid those holiday pounds? Stay trim this holiday season with these 3 steps: 1. Re-Focus This holiday season try to re-focus your attention away from food and back on to what’s really important—friends, family, giving, and traditions. Stay focused on the reason for the season rather than the plate full of hors d'oeuvres in front of you. 2. Be Strategic It’s important to use strategy when approaching the many celebrations held this time of year. Do not arrive at the party hungry. Instead, eat a small low-calorie snack ahead of time to prevent overeating. Another idea is to chew gum before and after a meal, so you won’t be tempted to overindulge in appetizers and desserts. Also, find room in your busy holiday schedule for exercise. This will help you fight off the extra weight trying to attach itself to your midsection and rear. 3. Moderation ...

Well, 2020 just keeps coming doesn't it? It's enough to make you say "I've had it!" isn't it? No matter who you voted for in this years election, we continue to see unprecedented things this year that continues to cause stress, and sometimes aniexty and fear. But the reality this year and every year is we CAN'T choose what happens to us. We can't choose when we get sick, when a crisis hits, or who gets elected president (at least not individually). That's why it still all comes down to your perspective. Now, I get it......2020 continues to make it so hard to find the good and to believe things are going to turn out right. We'd rather just point the finger, blame COVID, the media, or something else. But, if you're a believer like me, then you know the Bible says there is a "Time for everything, a season for every activity under the heavens" Ecclesiastes 3:1 So there are times when you and I can and should be down for bit. It's ...