It’s incredible how many options are out there when it comes to sugar substitutes. While it’s not hard to find one that’s keto-friendly, it can be pretty difficult to find one that you actually enjoy.

Whether it’s an unpleasant aftertaste, a weird cooling-effect, or...

Before we dive into my opinion on sweeteners or sugar replacements, I just want to clear something up that has really irked me over the years.

When someone says: "I don’t like to use sugar replacements because they’re so unnatural, I’d rather just stick with real sugar."

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The holiday season is the hardest time of year to stay on track with our goals. Daily routines are put on hold, stress is usually a bit heightened, food temptations are everywhere, the list goes on...

What I’ve realized over the years is that if we try to be too restrictive during...

Let’s talk about NEAT!

NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis.

It sounds complicated but it’s really not.

Basically, NEAT refers to the calories burned during activities that are not considered formal exercise (i.e., cleaning the house, walking the dog, taking the stairs,...

Brunch is probably one of my favorite weekend activities for several reasons. Mainly because it involves food (duh ) but also because it’s nice to try new places around San Diego since there are sooo many and also when I’m traveling to different cities. Another reason is that I tend...

In the last post, I mentioned the importance of resistance training for changing your body composition.

If your ultimate goal is weight loss, I challenge you to think more about what that actually means.

Do you really just want to lose weight? Or do you want to lose body fat, look great in...

Meal Prep doesn’t have to be a pain in the butt!

Once you establish a routine that takes the guesswork out of it, everything becomes SO much easier.

Here’s how I personally meal prep every week

Step 1: Take Inventory

Go through your fridge, freezer, and pantry and make a list of what...