I am at a place in my life at age 37 (almost 38) where I can say I am happy with who I am inside and out. I by no means think I am perfect, but I love myself and accept myself, strengths and weaknesses.
Did I get here all by myself? Yes and no.
How Intuitive Eating and Counting Macros Go Hand in Hand
I believe most of us know that tracking or counting macros entails weighing or measuring your foods so that they fit a predetermined amount of calories, protein, fat and carbohydrates for the day. These amounts are primarily determined based on your weight, goal weight, and activity level.
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My Daily Habits for Happiness and Maintenance
As a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, I get asked almost daily,
“What do you eat? How many times a week do you workout?”
Here is my answer, describing a day in my life, along with some of the habits I’ve developed for my mental health, inspiration and motivation.
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The Perfect Body Myth
I used to dream of having a perfect body.
I worked for it, planned for it, failed hundreds of times and gained weight back, but heck – at one point I even achieved it for 5 minutes: when I stepped on stage in 2012 for my second NPC bikini competition. (The first one I wasn’t quite as lean as the second. *Eyes rolling!*)