Sensible Bites

I’ll talk about what happened when I started my new movement/exercise plan and share my insights and learnings. It includes experiencing soreness, dehydration and compromised sleep ☹ When it comes to developing your own plan, I'll talk about what to consider and how to make it a bit easier to add movement to your daily life. www.livesimplesa.com

Fall usually comes with some schedule or life changes. I will also be making some changes in order to achieve my goal of running 6 x 50-meter wind sprints. That's going to mean adjusting my priorities and schedule, but I believe it will be worth it! Join me as I journal my ups and downs through movement, food, sleep and stress management. I hope this journey encourages you to pursue your welln...

Variety is best Now it’s time for the last macronutrient, fat. For a while, fat was considered a problem, but recently fat has enjoyed some better press, thanks in part to the keto dieters. Let’s look at why we need fats and what are some good sources of healthy fat. www.livesimplesa.com

I’m continuing my series about macronutrients.  Next is protein, it has enjoyed a fair amount of great press.  They’re putting protein in all kinds of foods, including snack chips! I’ll also talk about general guidelines around how much protein to consume.  *NOTE: The Fats episode will be available 7/22/24 NOT next week. www.livesimplesa.com

I’m starting a series about macronutrients.  These nutrients, carbohydrates (carbs), proteins and fats need to be consumed in larger quantities compared to micronutrients.  I'll start with carbs and help you answer the question - "Are carbs bad for you?      www.livesimplesa.com

I’m talking about slowing down when eating your meals and snacks. You might be surprised by how your digestion changes by slowing down (maybe less indigestion😊). Your body needs time to process what it has consumed and slowing down allows your body to get the most out of your nutritious meal. www.livesimplesa.com

Hey there! I’m finishing up my series on whole-body health.  I’ve stressed the importance of whole-body health and why concentrating solely on one domain can make us feel off balanced.  I’m encouraging you one last time to reflect on the different domains of your life so you can be your best. I'll talk about the relational and environmental domains.  I’ll also provide some detail around those...

I’m talking about whole body health and we'll look at two more domains, emotional and existential. We’ve already learned that concentrating solely on one domain doesn’t lead to fulfillment, it can lead to an unbalanced life. I'll provide more detail around the emotional and existential domains.  You’ll also learn how you can approach progress in those areas.  We’ll explore the last two mai...

Welcome to season two! I’m talking whole body health, but why is that important? Concentrating solely on one domain does not lead to fulfillment. When we’re off balance in any of the six main domains, it can create internal tension that leaves us frustrated. I’m encouraging you to take time to reflect on the different domains of your life, so you can be the best you possible! I'm reviewing the...

Season two starts April 15th and I'm providing a quick peak.

Podcast pause coming: I want to be better equipped to help you succeed at achieving your healthy lifestyle! I have an opportunity to gain skills to be more helpful to you. So I'm not overloaded, I’ll be taking a podcast pause (January 2024-March 2024). I plan to be back April 8th 2024! www.livesimplesa.com  

I talk about the three things that can trip you up during the holiday season: stress, food and exercise. I’ll talk about how reflection time (no matter how short your session is) can help you through the holiday season. Then I’ll use myself as an example to help demonstrate the usefulness of reflection. I’ll also share the plan I made for myself this holiday season. www.livesimplesa.com

I'll be talking about carbohydrates (carbs), fat and protein. Nutritional science is changing frequently, and it can be challenging to know what's right for you. That’s why I’m taking time to review some of the basics and add in some newer learnings. The new series starts January 8th 2024. www.livesimplesa.com

I'll talk about my journey to getting healthier. I’ll tell you where I started and how I got to that first critical step to making progress. Your plan doesn’t need to look like mine, but I hope my story encourages you to find your own first small consistent step. www.livesimplesa.com

Learn how to get ready for one of the first indulgent eating occasions. There will be candy everywhere not to mention the parties you might be attending. Paul Montgomery from PAJEMO Fitness (Pajemofitness.com) will join me to talk about some strategies to help you continue or maintain your healthy results.  Don’t worry, you still get to eat your favorite treats!  www.livesimplesa.com

This episode will help you get started on a strategy for your home.  Insider tip, truly healthy folks, not just skinny folks, have their home environment set up for success.  They know what can be in the house and what needs to stay away.  I’ll help you think about the process of setting up your own environment so you too can have success!  www.livesimplesa.com

I’ll share my framework for a good snack, so you’ll be able to pick the healthiest (and tastiest) option available.  I’ll also provide some examples to help you get started.  Whether you like sweet, savory or both, I have some ideas for you! www.livesimplesa.com

I’ll help you decide whether you should add snacking to your healthy lifestyle or not. First determine your level of hunger. On a scale of one (super hungry) to 10 (super full) where do you fall? Snacking would be best at a three. After determining your hunger level, you then can use the tips and questions in the podcast episode to find the right snacking behavior for you! www.livesimplesa.com

I’ll walk through how to make your healthy eating goals happen this fall. We’ll go over a few things to think about to make sure your goals are achievable without the major backlash! www.livesimplesa.com

It’s almost time for many of us to get back into our fall routines. I’ll talk about how you can make the journey to your fall sleep goal a little easier.  I’ll also discuss how you can use four key sleep hygiene practices to help support your sleep goals. Recommended Sleep Times by Age www.livesimplesa.com

This episode is about setting yourself up for long-term success! I’ll share three important ideas that can help you build and maintain healthier habits. If you know of anyone that’s struggling to start or maintain their healthy lifestyle, feel free to share this episode.

I talk about research regarding chronic stress and junk food.  Intuitively, we may feel there is a connection, but science is about data.  I’ll talk about the study’s findings and how it can connect to your life.  www.livesimplesa.com

Don't make food a chore! Depending on where you live, food may be more readily available right now.  Why not use this time to try some new foods or revamp some old favorites. www.livesimplesa.com  

I introduce a concept we typically don’t think about, food and our mood.  We might think about how our choices affect our weight, but do we think about how our food choices affect our mood? Let’s talk about it.  www.livesimplesa.com

Last week, I talked about getting more movement into your day instead of formal exercise while on vacation. In this episode I’ll provide a more formal exercise plan for those that like more structure when exercising, even when on vacation. No need to take notes! Get my FREE vacation friendly workout PDF livesimplesa.com