Happy New Year

Whole Body Nutrition wants you to know that:

No man or woman is perfect

Change takes time

Setting small goals is a great route to achieving bigger goals

Eating should be enjoyable not burdensome

Weight loss happens differently depending on your age, gender and genes

Stress will not only cause you to gain weight it can lead to high blood pressure and make you physically ill! DON’T STRESS!!

Drinking 6-8 glasses of water daily will keep you hydrated, energized and beautiful

Some cooks are born others are made, be adventurous in the kitchen

This New Year is an opportunity to change unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle practices

You can create a WHOLE new you

You should begin now!

New You Recipes to start the year off right!

Morning Sunshine Smoothie

1 cup orange juice

1 banana

¼ cup frozen strawberries

1 teaspoon honey for taste (optional)

Include all ingredients in a blender can add ice for thickness. Blend and serve with mint garnish

Egg White and Potato Frittata

3-4 fresh egg whites, cage free or organic

2 small potatoes

1 cup fresh broccoli florets (head)

2 table spoon chopped onions

Red pepper flakes or black pepper 

A dash of salt or a salt alternative

1 tablespoon olive oil

Boil potatoes for about 10 minutes or less. Sauté onions, broccoli and potatoes in olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper or red pepper flakes.

Blend egg whites together in a separate bowl.

Add sautéed mix of potatoes, onions, and broccoli to a oven safe bowl. Pour egg whites over mixture, sprinkle with a dash of pepper and bake for at least 10 minutes.

Optional: shaved or shredded cheese can be added to frittata.

Coming to Terms with My Changing Body!

Maybe I should title this post I'm not only a Nutritionist I'm a client too!  I am beginning to experience the pressures of wanting to lose weight and not being able to. It was not always like this, and that my friends seem to be the line of the century. "It wasn't always like this," I use to be able to eat what I want and not gain but now it’s like the weight just stay stuck to my hips, thighs and buttocks. My bra size has increased and I am really wondering if I have thyroid issues; probably not, just needing an explanation for this body mother-nature is trying to give me.

I have always been active, and for the most part I eat healthy daily. So what gives? I saw a family member experience something similar a while back; she was a tiny, voluptuous little thing until she hit the thirty year mark. It was incredible for me to see her body change, and change so radically.  It is that experience however, that comforts me and help me understand that weight gain is a part of the process for some of us.  I have come to terms with the fact that my somewhat perfectly shaped hips and thighs contoured over the years running, is no longer a reality unless I am willing to put in that 5 miles a day 6 days a week as I had once done. Speak about unrealistic, five miles a day, six days a week, yeah right!

Although I am not content that my size 6 is now closer to an 8 I have made a conscious decision to accept this transformation.  I will be more attentive when I eat, and give more thought to what I am eating daily.  It is that simple for me, recognize the change and be in acceptance of it or drive myself crazy trying to lose 10 pounds! Maybe it’s cowardly of me, maybe I should tackle and devour those 10 pounds the way I tackle and devour my favorite meal of the day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Truth is I don't want to, it takes too much effort and honestly I don't need to. I am in great shape, I am healthy and so far I am not at risk for anything other than a larger pant size.

The point is get comfortable! 

Become comfortable with your body, when we are uncomfortable with our bodies we tend to want changes now, and that is not reasonable.  Understand what works for you as an individual. Eat clean, fresh foods that are minimally processed and stay active. Accept that changes should be made but understand that going from a size 16 to a 12 takes time.

Exercise because it keeps your heart healthy, promotes flexibility, burn calories and can reshape your body. If running 5 miles a day is no longer possible then run 2, or walk 3. Our bodies need and want to be challenged. Combine Yoga, Pilates or a toning exercise with running or walking add light weights for resistance. 

Set goals one at a time and work on mastering that goal before you move on to the next one. Pressure is wanting a flat tight tummy, shapely hips and thighs after having children, motivation is knowing you are at your best mentally and physically when you are living and eating healthy!