PN Certified Nutritionist & Online Coach
When I was a little kid, my dad would toss me onto his shoulders, and we would adventure to the park near our home. I can remember sitting on top of his shoulders and feeling as if I could see the entire world. He is over six feet tall, and I still remember thinking, "wow, … Continue reading fitness Lessons From My Father
I want to share with you a story about a client named Jason. Jason started coaching with me because he wanted to lose weight to be able to go on more hikes with his kids, and his doctor warned him that he was in danger of developing diabetes. During our first meeting, he told me … Continue reading Are you in starvation mode?
When I was 19 years old, my one fitness goal was to look like a Marvel superhero. My workouts were from muscle and fitness magazine, and my nutrition plan was to eat more. During my summer break from college, I trained six days a week and ate three to four thousand calories a day. … Continue reading Are Your Physique Goals Worth The Price?
A lot is happening in the world right now and to be honest trying to stay consistent with your nutrition and training can feel like an up uphill battle. I won't sit here and tell you that it's easy and you just need to work harder. It's not fair to tell someone to show … Continue reading 5 Ways To Stay Consistent
Fasting is a popular topic, and some believe it is hands down the best way to lose weight and improve overall health. So, the question is, does fasting improve your health, and is it the best way to lose weight? The answer is... it depends on who the person is, their relationship with food, and … Continue reading Is Fasting The Answer?
Today is my son's 2nd birthday. I can't believe that my little dude is two; he is pretty cool and teaches me a lot about life. I want to share the most valuable lesson TJ has taught me this year. It's important to enjoy what you eat and not ignore your hunger. TJ is the … Continue reading Mindful Eating Is Helpful
Written by Chris McMahon "Should I weigh myself?" is a popular question, and my honest answer is: It depends. It depends on your relationship with the scale. It depends on your particular weight management goals. It depends on if you even own a scale. (You can use the gym or borrow a friend's, but they … Continue reading Should You Weigh Yourself?
By Chris McMahon When you eat, you are taking in energy. While you go about your daily life, you are burning that energy. Energy balance plays a role in your weight management. This concept is referred to it as Calories-In, Calories Out. If you take in more energy than you use, you can gain … Continue reading How To Track Your Macros
Weight loss is a numbers game. I am sure you have heard this expression before, and if not, there's a first time for everything. My thoughts on this expression have ebbed and flowed throughout my career. When I was new to fitness and coaching, I believed it was more important to eliminate the temptations and stick … Continue reading Weight Loss By The Numbers
If you don't have time to read check out the full audio here. Since the age of ten, I have been a type 1 diabetic, which means I have now been living longer with diabetes than with a properly functioning pancreas. People like to ask if I got diabetes because I overate sugar. Another favorite … Continue reading Sugar Isn’t The Problem