A big part of my healthy lifestyle healthy eating weight loss transformation is about consistency and routines- including the what, when, and how of food. Eating out has the potential to throw that all into chaos. healthy choices from lunch out today: skip the bread on the appetizer (cheese and olives are good), make the main course a #salad instead of a wrap, and add in some avocado and a…

Small changes add up over time. Replacing bad habits changes your behavior. The earlier we install healthy eating, it just becomes a natural passive part of your life. I am very happy that my kids have a strong grasp on self-control and moderation, things I…

The morning fog against this amazing fall ct foliage is calling my name for a nice walk run 🏃‍♂️💨. This time outside frames my whole day. How do you get started? Don’t think you have time? Start with 5-10 min a day, go slow, and do it again the next day. Keep your phone in…

Did you know that up to 40% of produce is thrown away and wasted in the US? (per @usdagov). This is an easy life hack I feel like I was the last person to hear about 💡🫒🧻. Throw in a paper towel with your veggies on the counter, it pulls in all of the moisture…

A 5 min prep salad with tofu and zoodles as the stars. Also featuring broccoli, spinach, onions, tomato, cheese, and lemon juice, and seasoning. It had a lot of variety and was super filling!

Accountability has been key in my fitness transformation and healthy lifestyle. Using a @fitbit #fitness tracker and a gcm blood glucose monitor from @dexcom @signos, I can get and gather real-time feedback all the time. While there is certainly a risk of data overload, I’ve gotten to a place where they have become a passive part of life-…

5 min prep salad with a boca burger veggie burger (22g of protein and 220 calories) with spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, and zucchini. Sometimes you just need to keep it simple!

A handful of fresh local green beans make for a solid afternoon snack. They are also a great source of fiber, folic acid, and vitamins a, c, and k.

Day 183 – Monday Motivation. Looking a little blurry after my 3-mile walk/run (5,372 steps, 569 calories, 144 avg hr bpm, 13:15 pace). I definitely hesitated a bit before I got going, but am glad I got out! No excuses!

Most pumpkin spice-flavored drinks and foods are overly processed and loaded with sugar. Get all of the flavors of the season with a few shakes in your protein shake or other healthy snacks!