Technically, it does! CHECK OUT THIS QUICK VIDEO where I explain the "Thermic Effect of Food" -- basically, how many calories it takes to digest each type of food we eat. You might be shocked at how different it is between the various macronutrients (fat, carbs, and protein).
And of course, if you have any questions or need some help with your own customized portions, I'm an email reply away. ;-)
Happy day
Tara
Is that a protein bar...or a carb bar?
As a health coach - slash - nutritionist - slash - personal trainer - slash - RN, you can imagine that while I work with lots of ‘general health’ requests, weight loss is a top priority for many of my clients.
One of the most common mistakes I see people make on their weight loss journey is mislabeling their food groups. Watch the video below to find out if you, too, are making this common mistake. The good news is that with a few simple swaps, you may be right back on track with your weight loss goals.
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“See” you soon!
In good health,
Tara
Wine and Weight Loss
Have you ever wondered what, if anything, your beloved glass of wine at the end of a long & hard day might have to do with your weight loss efforts?
I went live on my Facebook page yesterday to discuss how your (well-deserved!) glass of pinot or merlot is messing with your fat loss efforts. I know, I know....don't shoot the messenger!
Check out the video if you want to learn the 3 ways alcohol consumption can interfere with your weight management and body composition goals.
What's coming up???
FREE Webinar: The Truth About Calorie Counting: Why it doesn't work and what you can do instead.
Whatcha doing next Tuesday, August 22nd at 8 PM EST? Join me LIVE as I talk about the reasons calorie counting does not work for weight loss and tell you what you can do instead!
This free webinar will be hosted inside of my Facebook group, Lean In with Tara Allen Health. The replay will be made available there as well if you can't make it at that time. :-) Join now so you are all ready to watch on Tuesday!
In good health,
Tara
This one is for the ladies...
Ladies, listen up! Wanna hear something that is so true and also so unfair? Our biology is sexist! We may have come very far in the year 2016, but our bodies still think we should be barefoot and pregnant from an early age. Ugh! Accordingly, we are super-sensitive to energy deficits (too low-calorie, too low-fat, too low-carb) and nutritional stressors. The body sees this as a threat to reproductive success!
““Nope, no babies during a famine. Let’s make your hormones all funky, make you become resistant to weight loss, lower your metabolism, and make you fatigued”.”
Ok, so what does this mean for YOU? It means you have to make small, incremental, sustainable changes. It means you focus on the 'long game' just like your body does so it doesn't see the changes as a threat, but more like a new and comfy norm. It probably means the results you see won't happen as quickly as you'd like, but it's the only way you can make a lasting change. It also means your goals must creep into many different aspects of your life - nutrition, movement, stress management, relationships, self-confidence, feelings of fulfillment. ALL areas of your life affect your relationship to your environment, your food, and the way you treat yourself.
So, that's why you can't just cut soda out and lose 10 pounds like your husband did. (I actually get asked some version of that question just about every week).
Ladies - respect your biology, but please continue kicking butt and taking names in a very 2016-ish way. <3
In health,
Tara