Parachute Advice

Today’s episode is all about healthy ideas for eating and cooking through the holidays. I share tips and tricks to stay on your diet or in maintenance through the holiday period. I also share recipe ideas for cooking a healthy Thanksgiving or Christmas meal.  Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadv...

Today’s episode covers how I managed through dining out while I was on my weight loss plan and the path to losing 200 pounds Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/ Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice Check out my website for all episodes:...

Today’s episode covers how I managed through the holidays and special occasions while I was on my weight loss plan and the path to losing 200 pounds Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/ Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice Check out my we...

Today’s episode is all about my transition to maintenance calories and the start of my long term lifestyle changes. The hardest part of dieting is when it ends. Now you have to sustain all the hard work. Avoiding the pitfalls of your old lifestyle Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/ Find li...

Today’s episode covers an interesting topic. I share my tips and tricks on how to use LinkedIn to build your career and potentially find your next job. I give some of my thoughts on what should and should not be on LinkedIn and ways it should and shouldn't be used. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p...

Today I will discuss my struggles with depression and anxiety. I will cover some of the coping strategies I have used and what was important over my weight loss journey for me to be successful losing 200 pounds. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/ Find links to my favorite items and recipes...

Today’s episode covers a topic I know far too much about. The death of parents, family, and friends. I share things I have learned and experiences I have had. I give some tips for how to navigate this tough situation and things I wish I had known. But most of all I try to guide you through the toughest experience you will have in life. One that will happen no matter how much you tell yourself it w...

Today’s episode covers the process I went through to make the move to a new position. I cover my thoughts on counter offers, making “I will leave for a new job" threats, dealing with recruiters and I share some funny stories. Including how HR called me a liar and the time I failed an online personality test. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ide...

I am resharing this episode from season one. I think it could be very helpful in the current job market and economy. Today’s episode is an outline of how I have managed my career and the resulting job searches as I have moved through my career. I share tips on resumes, LinkedIn, and the interview process. I even walk you through the offer acceptance process and how to give your 2 weeks notice. Tha...

I am resharing this episode from season one. I think it could be very helpful in the current job market and economy. Today’s episode is all about my experiences with managing my career after being laid off. I share insights in how I have increased  my salary by more than 2 times in 10 years and the red flags I watch for. Your job and how it impacts you plays a role in every aspect of your life. No...

Today’s episode covers all of my favorite sweet snack items I eat and keep on hand now that I am on maintenance. I share tips on where to get them from grocery stores like Aldi, Fresh Thyme, Pick n Save/Kroger and more. I also cover recipe ideas and how I used them to make filling flavorful food. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram:...

Today’s episode covers all of my favorite savory snack items I eat and keep on hand now that I am on maintenance. I share tips on where to get them from grocery stores like Aldi, Fresh Thyme, Pick n Save/Kroger and more. I also cover recipe ideas and how I used them to make filling flavorful food. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram:...

Today’s episode covers some of the core hard learned lessons I got after losing my job. I also share some tips and tricks to be prepared if it was to happen to you. All of this is info I learned after being out of work for 12 months and nearly going bankrupt. I hope this helps if it was to happen to you. I also share some preemptive things everyone should do to be prepared for a possible layoff. I...

Today’s episode covers all the support items I used while cooking during my diet. I share tips on where to get them from grocery stores like Aldi, Fresh Thyme, Pick n Save/Kroger and more. I also cover recipe ideas and how I used them to make filling flavorful food. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parac...

Today’s episode covers all the vegetables I ate while losing weight. I share tips on where to get them from grocery stores like Aldi, Fresh Thyme, Pick n Save/Kroger and more. I also cover recipe ideas and how I used them to make filling flavorful food. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/ F...

Today’s episode covers all the fruits and carbohydrates I ate while losing weight. I share tips on where to get them from grocery stores like Aldi, Fresh Thyme, Pick n Save/Kroger and more. I also cover recipe ideas and how I used them to make filling flavorful food. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/para...

Today’s episode I cover some of my tips and tricks to building micro habits towards a healthy lifestyle. I share some of my personal experiences and what I did to get to this point in my life. These are the tips and tricks that led me to losing 200 pounds and getting in the best shape of my life. Including how I got into spin, running, and strength training to manage my new lifestyle and health. T...

Today’s episode I share some insights, tips and tricks on how to pick a gym as a first time gym goer. I also go over some tips on getting started in a new exercise routine at the gym. I also highlight seven ways to beat gymtimidation as outlined in an article in The Guardian. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Today’s episode covers all the lean proteins I ate while losing weight. I share tips on where to get them from grocery stores like Aldi, Fresh Thyme, Pick n Save/Kroger and more. I also cover recipe ideas and how I used them to make filling flavorful food. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice...

Today’s episode I share 6 tips from Myfitnesspal to reinvigorate you and your New Year’s Eve resolution. I discuss the frustration that comes up and how to get through those rough spots. It includes the idea of reevaluating your goals’, motivations, and needs. I share ways to change things up like your work out  routine and diet. As well as the idea of getting expert help. Thanks for listening! Fe...

Today’s episode I cover the Keto, low carb, and Atkins diets. I then review my thoughts on each of them and how they fit into what I did to lose 200 pounds. I also give my overall view on the importance of calories in versus calories out and making sure these are in proper balance to be successful. In the end we are looking for a long term successful lifestyle not a short lived diet. Thanks for li...

Today’s episode I walk you through what a day in my life looks like and how I schedule my week. I also discuss the importance of self care and how having a good schedule and routine is key to weight loss and long term weight maintenance. I cover how and why I grocery shop the way I do, my meditation routine, journaling and reading schedule. All of this I find has been the core to my success. Final...

Today’s episode is an outline of the weight loss plan I built for myself back in January of 2020 that ultimately resulted in a weight loss of 185 pounds in 19 months. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/ Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvi...

Today's episode I will share the back story that led up to me losing 200 pounds and some of the key events that led up to the decision. I will also share some background on my life and some of the major events that resulted in me finally changing everything I was doing to get in the best health of my life. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below Follow me for cooking ideas...

Today’s episode is a quick bonus on serving the holidays and all the impacts it can have on your diet. I share 9 points from an excellent article published on the myfitnesspal blog titled “Your 9-Step Strategy to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays” The article offers great tips on how to diet and maintain your weight through the holidays!  https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/your-9-step-strategy-t...