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I use terms like "healthy" food and "junk" food, but sometimes with patients this turns into thinking in terms of "good" and "bad".

🌈Remember it's just food. No need to feel anxious guilt after having a treat once in a while. Also no need to act superior to others when you eat more vegetables.

🔥All food is made up of calories and macronutrients. When you eat a donut, you're processing, digesting, and metabolizing that food. It's not like you just stole something or beat someone up (things that are usually actually bad).

Strive to eat wholesome nutritious foods. Have a treat once in a while. Don't feel bad about it.

Answers to Sleep Questions | Nutritional Weight & Wellness

Having trouble falling asleep? Staying asleep? Taking care of your body includes nutrition, movement and sleep! This article covers all the bases and has some trustworthy, simple solutions to try. 😴😴😴😴

Answers to Sleep Questions | Nutritional Weight & Wellness Nutritionists answer questions about sleep including how to stop brain chatter, frequent bathroom visits, & troubles with digestion.

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💥THE BEST DIET💥

🦄The fitness and health industries are, unfortunately and ironically, built on the platform of fear. See, it's easier to convince you to buy a supplement or diet or product if you're concerned the alternative could make you fat or give you cancer or kill you.

🏓I know this sounds extreme but a quick glance over the recent hysteria caused by the Netflix documentary, What The Health, exemplifies this as a prime example. That film has caused so much anxiety and distress over how to eat, it's frankly scary to see and I can't help but wonder how many disordered eating habits have been triggered directly because of it.

🎳Listen, if there's one thing I wish everyone could know and understand about nutrition it's this --> there is no reason to let it stress you out. There is no reason to let it consume your every waking moment and cause fear or anxiety or worry. The idea that there is a "good" food or "bad" food or "healthy" food or "unhealthy" food is a misnomer in and of itself, designed to create more fear. Because too much or too little of anything (water, included) will kill you. And the sooner we realize moderation, above all else, is the key to success, the sooner you'll be able to let go of any and all fear associated with food.

🦄So, back to my original point: the best diet? There isn't just one. It's whatever you enjoy most that you can stick to in the long-term while making consistent, measurable progress.

👋And anyone who tells you otherwise? No worries, probably just Mundungus Fletcher.

4 Cool Ways to Beat the Heat on Runs

Oh my holy hotness! ☀️ It's been in the low 💯s in St. Louis 🔥 and we are melting in FogaFitness. As much as I hate summer, heat and sweating, I actually love running a short 3 miler or sprinting at the track in the heat. Weird, huh?!? I think it's because I know I'll be hot and sweaty so I'm mentally prepared. Nothing worse than making an effort to shower and get all dressed up only to be a soggy-bottom sweat pool just walking to the car. Once I'm hot, it's over! We have to be careful in the heat though. Here are 4 smart tips from the king of running to prepare and recover from an outdoor sweat session properly. I'll add #5 and suggest finding a shady trail to run to get out of direct sunlight. 😎🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽

4 Cool Ways to Beat the Heat on Runs If you can’t stand the heat, try these cool summer running tips.

For my cardio queen friends, it's time to get lifting! I promise, you won't be sorry... or "bulky" or "manly" or grow a stache 🎅🏻.

💥WHEN WOMEN LIFT HEAVY WEIGHTS...💥

🦄There are some who say women shouldn't lift heavy weights. One well known woman, in particular, publicly cautioned all women against lifting more than 3lbs because it's "dangerous" and will make them "bulky."

☕️Which might sound convincing - plausible, even -until you realize most women's purses weigh more than 3lbs, for effs sake, and I don't know about you but I sure as Sirius Black don't see women strapping purses around their shoulders and all of a sudden getting jacked arms and a thick back.

🐣Listen. Women are strong as hell and they should be lifting like it. They shouldn't feel weird about going into the weight room. They shouldn't feel judged or out of place or uncomfortable. Women should walk into the gym without a second thought, toss some heavy weight around, and feel GOOD about themselves - confident and strong and powerful. Not like they're doing something bad or wrong or unattractive.

🌵Lifting weights does wayy more than just the boring stuff like increase bone density and improve your metabolism and blah blah blah. Lifting weights and gaining strength gives you a confidence within yourself unmatched by anything else. It sounds cliche and hippy dippy but holy hell is it empowering. And in a world where women are often told to be smaller and and lesser and softer and quieter...lifting heavy weight is, I think, one of the best things we need to encourage them to do. Because screw lesser and smaller and softer and quieter. We need to encourage them to be louder and stronger and confident and proud.

🦄Lifting heavy weight does more than strengthen your muscles. It strengthens your mind and confidence and sense of self. It gives you an opportunity to identify a weakness, target it, work on it, overcome it, and turn it into a strength. That is amazing. Incredible. And every one of us - men and women - should be doing it in some form. And anyone who says, "women aren't meant to lift heavy weight..." well, we can give them a big, fat "LOL."

To my fellow Quadzillas 😂

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Fruits and vegetables. [Infographic] This is what your grandma never taught you.

Have you heard the latest news about public health enemy M?!? Also known as meat... alias protein. Before you consider boycotting that grilled chicken salad you packed for lunch today, take a look at this fantastic resource from Precision Nutrition about adding more healthy fruits and veggies in to your diet versus taking things like meat out of a balanced diet. 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🥑🌽🥕🥝🍓🍇🍍🥒🍆🍠🥓🥚🍒🍌🥗🍗🥛🍫🍱🍚☕️

Fruits and vegetables. [Infographic] This is what your grandma never taught you. Fruits and vegetables' vibrant colors tell the story of their "super powers". You see, it's their "phytonutrients", or plant nutrients, that help us fight disease and stay stronger for longer. Learn what the phytonutrients do -- and how much of each you need to be healthy -- in this infographic.

Moxxie Fit – Moxxie Fit’s Homemade Granola

Hey cereal lovers! New blog this week and Moxxie Fit Test Kitchen has been tinkering with gluten-free granola recipes. Hope you like it!

http://www.moxxiefit.com/recipe/homemade-granola/

Moxxie Fit – Moxxie Fit’s Homemade Granola

Summer Vegetable Tian

Pinterest success!!! Made this for my sister's BBQ and it was delicious!

Pin: http://pin.it/RvNFYA4

Summer Vegetable Tian Fresh summer vegetables and savory herbs are layered together then topped with cheese before baking to perfection in this summer vegetable tian.

Still makes me so happy when a new bag of arrives from !

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Diet...noun or verb? For example... "I am going on a diet starting Monday." vs. "I am dieting so can't have anything good to eat except this kale tree bark salad." And aren't we all technically on a diet therefore always dieting? This week's blog post focuses on what it means to be on a balanced diet "for life."

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Cheers ☕️ to a safe, festive Independence Day filled with friends, family and gratitude! 🇺🇸🎆🎇

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Hey Friends! I am neither the fun nor food police but like to share one of my favorite blog posts right before a major holiday just to help keep things in perspective. This was written before the winter holidays but relevant to any festivities where there will be gatherings of friends, families and buffets!

Top 10 list includes (for those who like to skim):
1. Choose homemade over store bought treats.
2. Make it worth it. Quality over quantity.
3. Be present and mindful.
4. Enjoy the treat and get on with your healthy life with the next meal.
5. Conquer the guilt.
6. Eat the treat, not your feelings.
7. Pick the 1-2 occasions where a splurge is going to happen and embrace the decision.
8. You do not have to eat and drink everything in front of you at every social event you attend. This is where you are making a conscious choice to what is best for you, not for anyone else.
9. Don't drink your calories. Or at least not all of them. The world will never run out of beer or vodka but Grandma might not always be with us to make her homemade cherry pie. If you have the choice, pick the real, homemade cherry pie not the cherry pie flavored vodka.
10. Don't punish yourself the next day and think you can burn it all off. Doesn't work that way. Movement should be a part of every day no matter what you eat or drink.

Cheers! 🌭🍉🍗🥗🍧🍑🍦🍖🍔🍻🍹

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These ideas are so fun! Thanks to The Betty Rocker for collecting them for us. I am having a hard time choosing which one(s) I might make this weekend. Those fruit kabobs are calling my name. Bringing your own healthy side dish or dessert to a party is one way to help navigate social situations and buffets with ease. Happy Fourth Everyone! 🎇🇺🇸️

🇺🇸🇺🇸If you're looking for some great 4th of July RECIPES, look no further - I've rounded up some fabulous healthy recipes for you to try!

4th of July RECIPES: http://thebettyrocker.com/4th-of-july-recipe-round-up/

Get everything you need for the holiday, from drinks to party appetizers to main courses and desserts - all Betty Rocker approved recipes from some of my favorite blogs!

Here's what I've got for you:

APPETIZERS:

1️⃣ Roasted Red Pepper Pumpkin Hummus
2️⃣ Grilled Pineapple Guacamole
3️⃣ Tropical Shrimp Ceviche
4️⃣ Berry Patriotic Chia Seed Pudding
5️⃣ 4th of July Fruit Kabobs

SIDES/SALADS:

1️⃣ Healthy Grilled Corn on the Cob
2️⃣ Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Pesto Vinaigrette
3️⃣ Herbed Red Potato Salad
4️⃣ H**p Seed Tabouli (check my Instagram to see this: https://www.instagram.com/p/BVxuI8gAjiZ/?taken-by=thebettyrocker)
5️⃣ Peach Salad

MAIN DISHES:

1️⃣ Pineapple Almond Butter Chicken Skewers from Paleo Leap
2️⃣ Grilled Salmon Skewers
3️⃣ Green Tomato Gazpacho with Grilled Shrimp
4️⃣ Sweet Potato Sliders
5️⃣ Herbed Turkey Burgers with Zucchini Buns
6️⃣ Edamame Burgers
7️⃣ Jalapeno Chickpea Lentil Burgers
8️⃣ Open Faced Falafel Burgers

DESSERT:

1️⃣ Paleo Strawberry Shortcake
2️⃣ Strawberry Nice Cream
3️⃣ Red, White and Blueberry Popsicles
4️⃣ Vegan Berry Coconut Parfaits
5️⃣ Watermelon Cake
6️⃣ Cashew Cream Date Stuffed Strawberries

DRINKS:

1️⃣ Red, White and Blueberry Margaritas
2️⃣ Ginger Peach Kombucha Sangria
3️⃣ Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie
4️⃣ Non-Alcoholic Mango Mojito
5️⃣ Blackberry Mojitos
6️⃣ Watermelon Mint Slushies

Can't wait to hear which ones you try!!

4th of July RECIPES: http://thebettyrocker.com/4th-of-july-recipe-round-up/

The Genius Way To Cut A Watermelon

Watermelon season is upon us! My friend Ben showed me this genius way to cut it a few years ago. Game changer! I really do think I could eat the whole thing myself.

The Genius Way To Cut A Watermelon We are elbow deep in watermelon season and that means that many of us have had a river of watermelon juice running down our arms at least a few time...

All About Plant Oils | Precision Nutrition

Have you heard??? Coconut oil is the devil 👿 You know I'm a HUGE fan of my coconut oil but not just for cooking eggs, sautéing veggies or baking. In our house, we also use it to remove eye make up, prevent razor burn, condition hair, soften dry cuticles, blister or chaffing lubrication, scar prevention, rash ointment, etc.

Small amounts of healthy fats are an essential part of a balanced diet of protein, carbs and fat. This PN article breaks it down to help understand the benefits and science behind different oils. Sadly, the source of the most recent "controversy" over coconut oil is the same one that recommends margarine over real butter. Margarine. 🤢 Hey, 1950 called and wants their little plastic tubs back!

All About Plant Oils | Precision Nutrition Plant oils are fats taken from plants -- usually from plants' seeds. Like most food fats, plant oils help improve the palatability of foods and serve as a medium for cooking. The variety of plant oils has expanded in the past few decades.

21DSD Recipe Roundup | Kid-Friendly | The 21-Day Sugar Detox by Diane Sanfilippo

It's summertime! Kids are home! Vacations or staycations are set! Many of our routines are completely changed or disrupted in the summer months. Time to really tighten up your day to day meals and snacks so you have some flexibility for those backyard BBQ, graduation parties, float trips, weddings, etc. I love this list of recipes for kids (or adults) for easy, packable snacks or meals for camp, outings to the zoo, trips to the winery, days at the beach or lunch at the office. Thanks 21-Day Sugar Detox for another great resource!

21DSD Recipe Roundup | Kid-Friendly | The 21-Day Sugar Detox by Diane Sanfilippo Recipes! Whether you're a seasoned home cook or someone who doesn't know their way around an avocado, we've got some great recipes for you to try that are 21DSD-approved. These recipes are great for the kids in your life (or the kid in you!). Real ingredients, sugar and sweetener-free, and famil...

Yogurt 😋Welcome back in to my life! carries lactose free plain yogurt. This has been my breakfast everyday for a couple weeks now: 1/2 cup homemade granola, 1/2 cup yogurt and 1/2 cup berries plus 2 chicken breakfast sausages.

First injury at FogaFitness. KB to the knee 😫. My knee.

I 🥑Aldi! Single servings and only $2.99. Just when I didn't think I could love more!!!

Take 20% off the RXBAR Kids variety pack.

Love these bars to stash in my purse. Might have to try these little ones, too. If you do a monthly subscription, you get a discount and free shipping.

Take 20% off the RXBAR Kids variety pack. RXBAR

Pumpkin Gingerbread Granola {GF, Paleo, Vegan} - Skinny Fitalicious

Granola=yum 😋 Sometimes it's worth the extra, although minimal, effort to go with homemade versus store bought. Loved this recipe because of the pumpkin. Mine is also not technically "Paleo" because I threw in a cup of GF oats. I've been eating it with blueberries and a splash of unsweetened vanilla Califia Farms almond milk. Can't wait for breakfast!

Pumpkin Gingerbread Granola {GF, Paleo, Vegan} - Skinny Fitalicious Taste the flavors of fall in this savory Pumpkin Gingerbread Granola. A delicious gluten free, Paleo addition to your breakfast or a healthy snack!

The Strength Training Guide for Women Over 40

I wanted to keep scrolling when I saw Women Over 40 but then realized...I'm 44. This is for me! I started powerlifting at 41 so am a living example that women can get stronger after 40. This is such a great resource so I encourage you to read it, too. Thanks again Nia Shanks - Lift Like a Girl for providing such reliable, holistic and honest information.

The Strength Training Guide for Women Over 40 15 strength training tips for women over 40, and nutrition and lifestyle considerations for stages of menopause.

Passed my Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach recertification exam! 2 more years as an official Nutrinerd! 🤓🥗🍳🥓🍑🍫🌽🍠🍊🍷🍏🥑

[Infographic] Create the perfect meal with this simple 5-step guide. Hundreds of healthy meal combinations made easy.

If a meal plan is too strict, most people don't find it sustainable or only focus on what they can't eat. However, having some guidelines gives us a sense of control and cuts down on uncertainty . That's why I love this infographic because it shows endless combinations and possibilities plus there's no chance of you feeling hungry or deprived.

[Infographic] Create the perfect meal with this simple 5-step guide. Hundreds of healthy meal combinations made easy. You know you want to eat healthy. You want to balance your proteins, carbs, and fats. You want to nail your portions. But how do you all that while making meals that taste awesome? Just follow these 5 steps to create the perfect meal every time.

[Infographic] How To Stay In Shape When You're Busy.

We are all busy so this is great for everyone!

[Infographic] How To Stay In Shape When You're Busy. You exercise regularly for months then get completely derailed by a vacation, business trip, or just the general insanity of life. Sound familiar? Here's how to stay in shape when you're busy — it's faster and easier than you think.