From the Desk of Coach Annie
There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to losing weight and keeping it off - each person is completely different. With all of the misinformation and fad diets out there, it is important to us that we provide factual, evidence based, science backed education that supports properly fueling your body, while attaining and maintaining the body composition you want.
Why you should STOP eating this popular protein product. #sorrynotsorry
Reason 4,387 why it’s tough to lose weight - food products LIE, even some of your favorite ones! (In fact, MOST of your ‘protein’ products aren’t a good source of protein, unfortunately.
Why Your Lack of Boundaries May Be Why You Can't Lose Weight
Is it hard for you to say no to your spouse who just wants you to “have one bite?!” You’re not alone.
Eating MORE + what happens to your hormones (is this the secret?)
Yep - you CAN lose weight + build muscle when you eat MORE. Promise.
The lazy girl’s guide to hitting your water goal (without peeing every 5 minutes:))
Did you know your metabolism INCREASES after drinking water?! Yep, sure does.
Stop eating sad salads: why your low-calorie diet is destroying your metabolism.
Why your daily salads are slowing your metabolism (kicking the door WIDE open to increase your body FAT.)
3 Ways to Reframe Slip-Ups and Eliminate Food Guilt
Dude. We all slip up… especially with those Mountain Dew donuts from Kwik Trip, amiright?!?!
The "All-or-Nothing" Trap: Why Perfection Is Ruining Your Weight Loss (and How to Fix It)
How often do you find yourself in the “all-or-nothing” trap when it comes to losing weight? (PS - I STILL do sometimes, and that’s okay:))
What protein powder do I choose?
Most protein powders aren’t worth the money, and this is why.
3 things to start TODAY to start seeing RESULTS.
You don’t have to wait until summer is over for your clothes to fit better in the next few months.
Yes, you can lose weight from eating gas station food.
I’m obsessed with gas stations - anyone else?! I eat there MORE often than I care to admit;)
Why cutting booze will make your jeans fit better.
What does alcohol have to do with baseball equipment? I give you a great analogy to make it easier to understand how that evening night cap impacts your weight loss goals.
10 Things You Can Do Today to Change Your Life by the End of 2026
Oh, you don't have time for a perfect 60-minute workout? Please, tell me more while you scroll through your third hour of TikTok. :) xo
Happy "Half-New Year!" (Yes, That’s a Thing Now)
Why wait for January? July 1st is your official mid-year reset. Stop putting off your weight loss goals and crush the rest of the year starting right now.
Tired of Food Tracking? Read This.
Goodbye MyFitnessPal (we know we need to eat more than 1,200 calories/day anyways;))
Why your bathroom scale is lying to you (and 3 ways to fix it)
It’s normal for the number on the scale to bug you (it bugs me sometimes too), but don’t let it CONTROL YOUR MOOD!
10 things I do at 44 that I wish someone told me in my 30s.
Or my 20s. Shoot - they should teach this in elementary school to help people avoid decades of yo-yo dieting.
But, eating healthy is SO expensive (and my fruit always goes bad!)
It’s funny how we’ll agonize over the price of organic spinach but won't blink an eye at a new eyeshadow palette that looks exactly like the four others we already have at home.
Are you in a committed relationship with your own bull-butter? (IYKYK)
Liquid calories don’t count if you drink ‘em fast, right?!
Belly Fat vs. My Espresso Machine: The Science of Why I’m Waiting
True or False:
Delaying your morning coffee can help reduce belly fat.