Why Intermittent Fasting Doesn't Work For Women

Most of the studies done on intermittent fasting… are on men. As a result, most of the benefits that we see in the studies, don’t take the female hormone profile into account. Nor do they consider how female bodies react to caloric restrictions. The best weight loss programs for women, especially over 40, don’t involve intermittent fasting.

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Simone Lovell
Why I Use a Macro Calculator to Help My Clients Lose Fat FAST!

There are so many weight loss fads out there; flavours of the month that guarantee you amazing results. I always do my research and look into them, but I have rarely, if ever, actually adopted any of them into Total Body Transformation (my weight loss program for women over 40!). Why? Because I’ve got something that has been proven to be effective, has been around forever, and is sustainable, by which I mean you can use it for the rest of your life! And that’s Macro balancing.

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Does OATzempic Really Work?!

I can hear you already: “OATzempic? Don’t you mean Ozempic Simone?” Unfortunately, no… I don’t mean Ozempic. Oatzempic is the latest ridiculous diet trend circulating on social media, mainly TikTok. The gist of it is that, instead of a proper breakfast, you mix half a cup of oats with a cup of water and lime juice, blend it all together, and drink it. Yuck. But people are claiming to have lost 40 lbs in a month’s time! 

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How To Get Your Family To Eat Healthy

One of the most common questions I get asked from Total Body Transformation members is how to get your family to eat healthy WITH you. So many of our members are following and loving their new lifestyle and are crushing it effortlessly, but they aren’t sure how to get the rest of their family on board. If this sounds like you, read on, because I’m sharing my top tips to help you get your family to eat healthy and embrace this new lifestyle with you.

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The Importance of Water To The Body | The Super Nutrient You MUST Have

We hear it all the time… how important it is to drink your water and stay hydrated. However, do you really know WHY this is so important? Clean water is actually a super nutrient that we MUST have to properly fuel our bodies. We literally can’t live without it! Read on to learn about the importance of water to the body as well as a few tips to help you get your ounces in each day!

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Feeling Stressed? How To Balance Hormones and Kickstart Your Results

It’s no secret that our lives can be stressful. Between managing our career, schedule, family, and health journey, there are a lot of moving parts. Not to mention the stress that the modern day world can bring into our lives. It’s so important to understand how stress impacts our hormones and bodies, because it can have a real effect on our weight loss results and overall well being. To better understand what stress really does to our bodies and to learn how to balance hormones and continue getting results, I sat down with Dr. Terrie Van Alstyne, a naturopathic doctor, as we talk all about stress and its impact on our bodies. Read on to learn the key points that Terrie shares and how to stabilize your own stress hormones.

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How To Reset Your Internal Clock | Increase Your Energy Naturally

I know many of us look forward to the weekend and long weekends, especially during the summer months. It’s everyone’s favorite time to stay out a little later, binge watch a few of their favorite episodes, or stay up a little longer reading their favorite novel. It’s okay to burn the midnight oil every now and then, but did you know that our bodies crave a consistent sleep schedule? It’s true! If you’ve ever wondered, “why am I so tired lately?” or “how can I increase my energy naturally,” this blog post is for you! Read on to learn a few tips to help you reset your internal clock.

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Counting Macros? The Best Formula For Creating Healthy Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss

If you’ve been following along with me for a while, you know that I have a deep love for smoothies! They are so versatile, healthy, macro-friendly, and can be enjoyed anytime of the day as a meal, a snack, or even a dessert. I typically enjoy one smoothie a day, and sometimes two on those crazy busy days or hot summer days. If you’re counting macros and wondering what macros are the best to include in your smoothie concoctions, read on to learn the best formula for creating healthy smoothie recipes for weight loss.

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6 Common Squatting Mistakes to Avoid | Best Fat Burner Exercises

If you’ve ever wondered what the best fat burner exercises are to get a booty like J-Lo and legs like Carrie Underwood, you shouldn’t be surprised to hear that squats are one of the best exercises you can do to tone, strengthen, and burn fat! However, if you’re not performing squats correctly, you can put yourself at risk for injury, plus, you may not get the most out of this powerful muscle-building move. Read on to learn 6 common squatting mistakes and how to fix them for maximum results (and safety!).

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Are You An Emotional Eater? | How to Overcome Food Cravings

While small doses of emotional eating isn't necessarily physically dangerous, it can quickly become a habit that can lead to weight gain and bad habits, and those can be hard to break. Emotional eating is particularly problematic when it is the primary way you calm and soothe yourself. Read on to learn my favorite scientifically proven ways to reduce emotional eating and food cravings so you can stay in control of your eating.

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Do I Need To Eat Breakfast To Lose Weight? | Best Breakfast Practices For Fat Loss

You’ve probably heard it a million times, that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But you may still be wondering, why? Do I need to eat breakfast to lose weight? If breakfast is so important, what are the best foods for energy to eat at breakfast? Read on to learn why breakfast is so important and my best breakfast practices!

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