Guess what? You don't have to keep a detailed journal full of calories counts and a 1/2 cup of this and 7 grams of that to get results. YOU get to choose the way you journal. And keeping a food journal can be simple or a creative outlet or dare I say - fun. I see you rolling your eyes. Yes, you. Stay with me. Research has consistently shown that self-monitoring is one of the most important components of successful weight loss and weight maintenance programs. It helps to find a way of tracking that makes sense for + appeals to you. You don’t have to count every calorie or gram of protein (unless you really want to). Pressed for time? You can opt for something super simple. Just write down the time + what you ate. That’s it. Remember the … [Read more...] about Top Non-Diet Weight Loss Strategies – Simple + Fun Food Journaling
Top Non-Diet Weight Loss Strategies – Make it Pretty
We all know we can banish carbs, obsessively count calories or spend hours on the treadmill and lose weight – but that’s absolutely, positively, unequivocally NO FUN. It also happens to be a shortsighted approach to weight loss. Do you really want to count every bleeping calorie or say goodbye bread for the rest of your life? Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing my favorite non-diet weight loss strategies for long-term success. Because that’s the goal, right? Lose the weight and keep it off – for GOOD. Strategy #1 - Make Your Food Look Pretty I’ve got a confession to make. Up until a few short months ago, I ate most of my meals straight out of big glass bowls, take away boxes from Whole Foods or Tupperware containers. And now … [Read more...] about Top Non-Diet Weight Loss Strategies – Make it Pretty
What’s Your Motivation Type?
Why do some people achieve their goals while others give up? Understanding your type of motivation is critical to achieving your goals. Which is why Weight Watchers never worked for me. It all makes perfect sense now. This super informative Lifehack post explains the 6 different types of motivation. And to be perfectly honest, I had no idea they existed until a few days ago. Yay Internet. But now that I do, I plan to approach my goals in a completely different way. Here’s a quick rundown of the six different motivation types (and how they might relate to weight loss): 1. Rewards/Incentive: You’re driven by the knowledge that you’ll receive an award or money or recognition for achieving your goal. “I want to lose weight so I can win … [Read more...] about What’s Your Motivation Type?
Chickadee Kitchen: Guilt Free Chicken Salad
It's summertime here in Denver - and after 27 straight days of rain this spring (totally freakish weather), I'm all... bring on the sunshine, the barbecues, the flip flops - and the summer salads. A few weeks ago I scoured the intertubes in search of a healthy chicken salad recipe. None quite fit the bill. So I combined a bit of one recipe + a dash of another + a few of my own little touches and voila, delicious and guilt free chicken salad for your next barbecue, picnic or lunch. Deliciousness details... Guilt-Free Chicken Salad: ~1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken, diced (I like to season mine with salt + pepper + a little olive oil and then toss it on the grill to get that extra caramelized flavor) ~1/2 cup red onion, diced ~1/2 cup red … [Read more...] about Chickadee Kitchen: Guilt Free Chicken Salad