What the BEEF?! Should I Consider a Vegan or a Vegetarian Diet Approach?

  ALL THE BEEF [for me]!  I never used to be a huge red meat consumer...but that filet mignon though?!  Who doesn't like a fine-cut slab of red meat that your fork can literally cut through like butter?  I DO I DO!  But, some of us may not be able to tolerate red meats or … Continue reading What the BEEF?! Should I Consider a Vegan or a Vegetarian Diet Approach?

How do I use Flexible Dieting to Prep for a Competition?

Wow!  I can't believe I have been utilizing the flexible dieting (FD) approach for over two years now!  It has made such a HUGE difference in my life and has changed my perspective on my relationship with food two-fold!  Not only was the FD lifestyle difficult at first for me, but it has taught me … Continue reading How do I use Flexible Dieting to Prep for a Competition?

Fitting Alcohol into my Macros – Thoughts & Resources

Ok - so I've been getting a ton of questions from my clients about fitting alcohol into their macronutrient program and IF it can be done.  Well, I'm not going to burst your bubble because it CAN be done!  We just have to do a little math to make it fit while planning ahead.  Again, … Continue reading Fitting Alcohol into my Macros – Thoughts & Resources

Flexible Dieting: What’s the Deal with SUGAR?!?!

SUGAR SUGAR SUGAR!  This gets such a bad reputation now-a-days.  I don't know about you, but I'd probably say that I crave sugar [and salty foods] the most!  Think back to the good ole days when research was constantly changing about nutrition - first it was low-cab/high-fat diets, then it was high protein intake was the worst, … Continue reading Flexible Dieting: What’s the Deal with SUGAR?!?!

Can Intermittent Fasting be used in my Flexible Dieting Plan?!

ABSOLUTELY!  I have personally used intermittent fasting (IF) into my flexible dieting (FD) plan, especially on vacations, cookouts, and other social events that may involve social drinking and enjoying yummy foods.  Intermittent fasting has it's positives and negatives (or at least I think so) but it depends on the individual's lifestyle and daily routine - … Continue reading Can Intermittent Fasting be used in my Flexible Dieting Plan?!