Written by Dan Ekblad, IAWP CWC, CPT
Many people ask me, "How can I lose weight and start getting healthy?" My answer has become, drink more water! Did you know that 75% of Americans are suffering from dehydration? Did you know you should be drinking at least one half of your body weight in ounces of water a day? Example: If you weigh 150 pounds, you should drink at least 75 oz of water a day. I recommend drinking in ounces what you weigh. In this case, it would be 150 oz a day. This will do a number of different things for you. First, it fills you up. Second, it helps stop food cravings. Third, it helps flush toxins from your body. And finally, you will feel more awake and less tired throughout the day. These are just some examples of the benefits of being hydrated.
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Written by Dan Ekblad, IAWP CWC, CPT
Watching the show "Fit to Fat to Fit" has me thinking about the number of reasons I have gotten so involved in heath coaching and personal training the last couple of years. Watching these trainers who have been fit most of, if not all of, their lives struggle to pack on 40-50 pounds in a 4-month time period is hard to watch. But for those of us who have been overweight more than a few times in our lives, watching just how sick eating poorly makes these trainers is absolutely cringe worthy.
Written by Dan Ekblad, IAWP CWC
One of the biggest problems we face today is the “I want it now” mentality and wanting to take the easiest and quickest way to get there. “Let's take things to the extreme so it happens fast, because I want it right now!” With TV shows like ABC's Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition and NBC’s The Biggest Loser, people think they can easily drop a lot of weight in a short amount of time.
What’s #projectHEALTHYISH? It’s about stopping being so hard on yourself and just trying to be a little bit better than you were the day before. Maybe that means a 🥗 salad for lunch—with a side of 🍟fries. Or 🍹 happy hour on a Friday—and a major 😅 sweat session boot camp workout on Sunday morning. It’s your real life in all of its fun, unfiltered realness. Here at Overeater Wellness Coaching, we aren't about a harsh line between healthy & unhealthy. Real people live somewhere in between (and that's why we are so thankful for our JP+ 🍇🍏🍎 which we will talk more about at a later time), and this month we're going to celebrate that #healthyishprocess with you! Join us here and on our Facebook and Instagram pages and show us all month long how you do #projectHEALTHYISH! 💪
Written by Jen Bailey, ACE CPT
Do you travel for work and find it challenging to eat healthy? Dan and I have been in your shoes and we are here to help! First and foremost, we recommend investing in a cooler or a meal management bag, such as Six Pack Bags (click on the Bags tab). My favorite is the Renee. It fits perfectly in the overhead bins on a plane and I have even fit it under the seat in front of me. Next, pack simple pro-carb snacks at home or stop by a grocery store before you get to your hotel. We simply use Google to find stores nearby. Finally, make the time to prepare ahead, even if you have only five minutes. Preparing your snacks ahead of time or making a game plan for when you arrive to your destination will set you up for success. Here is more information about pro-carbs as well as tips and tricks for the person on-the-go.
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