I talk a lot about how to track macros and how to balance them in meals on my blog. Not only that, but my nutrition coaching is based on macro tracking, so it’s pretty clear that macronutrients are my jam. I get a lot of questions on how to track macros from potential clients and readers, so I'm here to address them! What are macronutrients? How are they different from calories? How do I track macros? The short answer is, there isn't really a *difference* when it comes to the total ...
Your Short-term Mindset is Failing You
Hi friends! Stopping in today to share something that I want all women out there to hear. You see, I used to have a terrible relationship with food, exercise and myself. I thought it was my body's fault and I thought I just hadn't found the right diet or exercise regime to do, but boy, what I wrong. It wasn't about the foods I was eating or the workouts I was doing, it was about the mindset I had during this time. Ever had any of these thoughts run through your mind? "But, I just need to ...
Bring it on, 2018 + 2017 Recap
Hi friends! I know, I know I haven't been blogging as much lately, but I'm still here. It's been hard to stick to a consistent schedule, so for now, I will pop in when I can and when I want. After all, blogging isn't much fun when you feel like you have to force yourself to put something out there. Moving on... 2018 is right around the corner and I can't believe it! 2017 has been quite the year, so I'm going to recap some of my favorite memories and moments as well as send you off with some ...
Recipes, Round-ups and Q+A
Well, hello and happy Monday! Are Mondays ever really happy? Gosh, it's been a busy month! With a trip to Petaluma, holiday parties, my birthday and my birthday weekend getaway, I feel like it's been nonstop. And, soon I'm heading down to Southern California for another trip! Hopefully, I can catch my breath soon, but it's been a fun month, so I can't complain. Today is another recipes, round-ups and Q+A post. This is where I showcase some interesting links from around the web, throwback to ...
Friday Favorites
Geez, it's been a while, but I'm still here! I feel like you guys need a full on life update, but for now, I just want to share some favorite lately. I do hope to get back into blogging regularly, but work is crazy busy and with the holidays coming up, I've been traveling a lot too! On top of that, I've been studying for my second certification (Nutrition related), so a lot of my limited spare time has been dedicated to that. Just a temporary pause here, but I appreciate the reads, e-book ...
How to Stay Healthy While Exercising Outside this Winter
This post is sponsored by EcoDrink. Thank you for supporting This Fit Chick’s sponsors. Please see my blog disclosure. I know it's easy to spend all day outside in the summer, but just because it's colder doesn't mean you should neglect your workouts. Fresh air and a kick of Vitamin D are essential in staying healthy over the winter season. Vitamin D helps keep your bones and immune system strong as well as give you an additional dose of happiness on top of what you are getting from your ...