5 Ways to Find New Meal Inspiration! Jamie Staley, CPT, Pn1 Do you ever feel like you are eating the same meals over and over again? I think we all have at one point or another! So what can you do? Aside from hiring a personal chef (what a dream), here are five ways toContinue reading “What’s For Dinner?”
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I Quit My Job
Jamie Staley, CPT, Pn1 Last week, I submitted my resignation for a job I thought I would never leave. Granted, I hadn’t been there in about five months because I’m still on maternity leave, but I needed to make official what I already knew in my head and my heart. The right decisions are oftenContinue reading “I Quit My Job”
10 Things To Do Before Starting a Calorie Deficit
How to reduce frustration and set yourself up for success! Jamie Staley CPT, Pn1 #1: Decide if it’s the right time (social events, life stress, medical etc.) Consider your calendar first. Do you have a social event every week for the next 6 weeks? Probably not a good time to start. Other things to lookContinue reading “10 Things To Do Before Starting a Calorie Deficit”
Fasting for Weight Loss: Is it Effective?
Jamie Staley, CPT, Pn1 What’s the deal with intermittent fasting? It seems so many people are jumping on the bandwagon of using fasting to reach all kinds of goals and many people credit intermittent fasting with helping them lose weight. But does it work? Let’s dive in and see if intermittent fasting would be aContinue reading “Fasting for Weight Loss: Is it Effective?”
The Truth About Processed Food
What it actually is, which types to avoid, and which ones to include in your diet. Jamie Staley, NASM-CPT, Pn1 What do you think of when someone says processed food? Most of us think of chips, cookies, crackers, bars, ice cream, and others. But what is considered a processed food and what isn’t? “According toContinue reading “The Truth About Processed Food”
Tips for Enjoying Social Gatherings with Nutrition Goals
Family gatherings, office lunches, weddings, holiday parties, birthdays… and staying on track? Jamie Staley, NASM-CPT, Pn1 Do you want to know a secret? July is my favorite month. First, it’s my birthday month. Second, it contains the second best holiday: Independence Day. This means gatherings with family and friends…and a lot of really good food.Continue reading “Tips for Enjoying Social Gatherings with Nutrition Goals”
5 Common Fitness Misconceptions
Plus 5 Tips to Train Smarter! Jamie Staley, NASM-CPT, Pn1 Do you feel like there is so much conflicting information about exercise? Does it seem like everyone has a different way of doing things and you don’t know which one is right? Fitness can be confusing, but I’m hoping to give you some clarity today.Continue reading “5 Common Fitness Misconceptions”
What are Macros and Why Should I Care?
Jamie Staley, NASM-CPT, Pn1 What do you think of when you hear the term “macronutrients?” I think of human-sized vegetables. Just kidding. For some people, it can be a confusing term and one that is sometimes used in the wrong context. So let’s break it down and then I will help you decide how muchContinue reading “What are Macros and Why Should I Care?”
How to Calculate Your Daily Calories
And five alternatives if counting calories isn’t right for you! Jamie Staley, NASM-CPT, Pn1 What do you think of when someone mentions counting calories? For most people, they think of an overly-restrictive diet that includes hours of weighing and measuring every morsel of food, obsessing over each calorie, and certainly not being able to enjoyContinue reading “How to Calculate Your Daily Calories”
10 Ways to Get Your Nutrition Back on Track
Jamie Staley, NASM CPT, Pn1 How have your eating habits changed since quarantine started? Loaded question, right? It’s safe to say most of us have experienced somewhat of a shift regarding what we eat, when we eat, how much we eat, or how much we care about any of those things. Quarantine is a perfectContinue reading “10 Ways to Get Your Nutrition Back on Track”