The Shift Health Coach

Send us a textLike so many of us did you overdo it on the Halloween candy? Feeling a little guilty with that sugar hangover. This episode we are talking candy and that Halloween guilt. It is possible to have some candy and not feel guilty. If you are a health coach interested in joining other health coaches for growth and community visit Health Coach Growth Network on Facebook. Music by Alex Grohl...

Send us a textWe have all been there, crazy day and then mealtime rolls around, the last thing you want to do is cook food. You're left with two options skip the meal or grab fast food. Well, there is a third option its the "Oh sh*t" meal (OSM). In this episode, we are going to talk about what an "Oh, Sh*t meal" is and how-to find ones perfect for you and your family during those chaotic times. If...

Send us a textFailing sucks, however, we need to discover why we fail in order to succeed. In this week's episode I share a few failures and a piece of advice that changed my way of looking at failure. If you are a health coach interested in joining other health coaches for growth and community visit Health Coach Growth Network on Facebook. Music by Alex Grohl and Pixabay click here to listen to l...

Send us a textI used to think our excuses stood in the way of achieving goals. In today's episode, we talk about the epiphany I had that it's not the excuses standing in our way its something else. Listen to today's episode to discover what is holding you back. If you are a health coach interested in joining other health coaches for growth and community visit Health Coach Growth Network on Faceboo...

Send us a textHave you ever seen a recipe and wondered what the macro/calorie count is? This app allows you the flexibility to have total control so recipes can fit your nutritional or dietary needs. Listen to today's episode to learn about all the cool things this app can do. The app can be downloaded for free in the Apple or Google Play stores. If you are a health coach interested in joining oth...

Send us a textI recently came across this Healthline article about a new version of the keto diet called "Lazy Keto". Listen to today's episode and hear what I have to say. Article for Lazy Keto:https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lazy-keto?fbclid=IwAR0E1TTrDoSsO5PiI6sUjROYCPGlU5zXLVo_ptKERLHHGeEMabLTaR_rTMQIf you are a health coach interested in joining other health coaches for growth and commun...

Send us a textInstagram announced on Wednesday, Sept 18th, 2019 that they were cracking down on influences promoting weight loss and surgical procedures to minors. They are also cracking down on items being promoted to everyone making miraculous health claims. Listen to today's episode to see how these changes are going to affect you and I share my thoughts on detox tea and my secret to a healthie...

Send us a textWe have a great workout, grab a protein bar to help replenish us. Yet, is this really healthy? Does this support your goal or is it something else? If you are a health coach interested in joining other health coaches for growth and community visit Health Coach Growth Network on Facebook. Music by Alex Grohl and Pixabay click here to listen to learn more

Send us a textAre organic fruits and veggies that much better for us than conventionally grown? What does the science say? What is the difference between conventional vs organic? What if you can't afford organic? Are organic cookies healthy? This week I am also introducing a segment where each week I will provide you with a veggie recipe so that you can "eat your effing veggies".Research for this...

Send us a text20.6% That's the number of how many 12-17 years old are considered Obese. I don't think there is an argument that this is not a huge problem. WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) recently released an app designed for kids between the ages of 8-17 to help develop a "healthier relationship with food". In this weeks episode, I talk about kids and dieting also taking a look at why Kurb...

Send us a textEverything in moderation, it's one thing I am a huge fan of and even in healthy habits. Often even healthy habits can be taken to far and suddenly a health habit can become unhealthy. In today's episode, I talk about my top unhealthy healthy habits. If you are a health coach interested in joining other health coaches for growth and community visit Health Coach Growth Network on Faceb...

Send us a textI hear people talking about emotional eating like its a dirty word. What if I told you that emotional eating isn't an issue and that we are all are emotional eaters. In today's episode, we discuss emotional eating and what we can do to have a better relationship with food. It is possible to have your cake and eat it too! If you are a health coach interested in joining other health co...

Send us a textCBD oil is available everywhere from health food stores, mini-marts and even motorcycle shops. With any growing trend, many times the market demands exceed the science. In today's episode, we discuss if CBD oil is legal, what the research really says, side effects we should be aware of and how to make sure you are purchasing a high-quality product. NOTE: The CBD oil research and laws...

Send us a textIf you follow any diet or nutritional advice on Instagram you have probably seen the hashtag #IIFYM. This hashtag really can make my blood boil, this hashtag is full of pictures of "nutrition and fitness experts" and everyday people trying to lose weight eating fruitloops and donuts with the excuse of "it fits my macros". In today's episode, I talk about what IIFYM is and how I got a...

Send us a textBig thank you for all my listeners! What am I thanking you for? Listen to find out why I am super thankful to everyone. If you are a health coach interested in joining other health coaches for growth and community visit Health Coach Growth Network on Facebook. Music by Alex Grohl and Pixabay click here to listen to learn more

Send us a textWe can easily ruin a good diet or a healthy day of wholesome eating within a short period of time when choosing the wrong snacks. In today's episode, we are going to talk about better options and when and why we crave certain items. If you are a health coach interested in joining other health coaches for growth and community visit Health Coach Growth Network on Facebook. Music by Ale...

Send us a textWhat do you think is the biggest health hijacker? Is it overeating, under-eating, carbs,sugar...ect? What if I were to tell you its not any of those. That you could be eating right, working out, doing everything all the health professionals tell you should do and still not getting the results you wish. Listen to today's episode and find out what can be totally hijacking your health....

Send us a textWe have all heard not getting enough sleep can affect weight loss but it does so much more than that. In this weeks episode, we talk about 4 hormones that are directly affected by sleep and how not getting enough can be the cause of over-eating and excessive stress. Research for this weeks episode:https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-cortisol#1https://www.webmd.com/diet/featur...

Send us a textThis topic really fires me up. Lately, I have been seeing a lot of ugliness on Instagram regarding the body positive movement promoting obesity. Most of this I have noticed is coming from us in the health and wellness industry, the same industry that should be helping people live better (physically and mentally). In this episode, we talk about a study that seems to have potentially s...

Send us a textYou had a great time on vacation laughing, good food and drinks but now it's back to reality. Most people tend to gain anywhere from 3-5lbs on vacation just from over-indulgence but with a few simple tips, we can get back to our normal selves and weight without the guilt or worry. In today's episode to we talk about a few simple tips for the day after vacation. If you are a health co...

Send us a textThis past week me and my husband participated in Motor Trends Hot Rod Power Tour, it was 7 cities, 7 days and 2200 miles (door to door) it was an awesome week-long rolling car show in a 1968 Mustang. We spend a lot of time in the car and due to the crazy schedules, most of our meals were at a gas station and surprisingly it is possible to find healthy alternatives on the road. In thi...

Send us a textThere are hundreds if not thousands of dietary theories out there because there is always a group of people each one works for but as many people as it works for it might not work for twice as many people. We call this Bio-Individuality, just because it works for someone else doesn't mean it will work for you? There is so much diet and nutritional information out there it is hard to...

Send us a textIts that time of year we have been waiting for, sun, beaches, warm weather, fun. Yet it's also one of our most stressful times of the year from kids, vacation planning, unrealistic expectations and simply not enough time to cram all your year-long wishes into a short 12 weeks. In this episode, I share a few short practical tips in keeping your summer stress in check. If you are a hea...

Send us a textSo much conflicting information if grains are good or bad? Should we be eating them? How often? Should some people avoid them? In this weeks episode, we talk about the common misconceptions about grains such as anti-nutrients (phytic acid, lectins, and gluten), inflammation, excessive weight gain. Research for the following episode:General information on Phytic acid: https://www.scie...

Send us a textSugar is not a health food yet I often hear people alter recipes with honey or maple syrup like adding in those "natural" sugars suddenly make brownies healthy. In this episode, we breakdown sugar, what is glucose vs fructose, glycemic index and answer the question "Is maple syrup and honey healthy?".Links for today's episode:Glucose and metabolic rates:https://www.niddk.nih.gov/news...