The last post talked about what carbohydrates were at the molecular level and I included some basic recommendations. Nutrition information can be a lot to take in, but I also think it's also a good base to understand how food supports our bodies. This post will talk more about how carbohydrates provide us energy, some… Continue reading Wellness Refocused Education: Carbohydrates Part 2
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Wellness Refocused Education: What Are Carbohydrates?
Did anyone else feel bad for Regina George when she was duped by Cady Herron when she asked if butter was a carb? I found myself laughing at the time the movie came out, but after working with clients and talking with others, it's clear that it can be hard to think about food in… Continue reading Wellness Refocused Education: What Are Carbohydrates?
Wellness Refocused Education: Fat and the Ketogenic Diet
For a long time there was a war on fat, like over 30 years long. I've talked a lot about the importance of reading labels and understanding what you're consuming. Not necessarily saying no to the processed food, but understanding or knowing what is in it. Well, taking that a step further - we need… Continue reading Wellness Refocused Education: Fat and the Ketogenic Diet
Are you even ready?
Here's the blog post to pair with the video on the stages of change model. It's a bit more detailed about the initial studies that lead to the development of the model. I highlight some of the findings that DiClemente and Prochaska had even though the initial samples were small. As a coach , I want my client to succeed, but that also means that we need to be honest when looking at their over goals, where they are currently in their life and what they're willing to invest in making change. Not everyone is ready for big change, hell, not everyone is ready for small change either - change is scary, but scary doesn't mean impossible. You just need to give yourself time.