Start Strong 2024 with Magnus Lygdback

Start Strong 2024 with Magnus Lygdback

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Happy New Year! I hope 2024 has gotten off to a fantastic start for you, complete with all the enthusiasm that a new year can bring! For many of us, a new year is a fresh beginning and an opportunity to make some much needed changes. Whether it’s balancing your budget or balancing the scale, this is a great time to seize the day, set some goals, and reshape your lifestyle!

In the spirit of change, I’m going to jump into yet another diet and fitness regimen, giving you an up-close-and-personal look at the ins and outs of a promising plan that claims to help you shed body fat and gain lean muscle. As always, you’ll get my honest opinions both as a dietitian and as a regular ole’ human being.

Ready to dive in with me? This month I will be committing to Magnus Lygdback’s Start Strong 2024 Challenge. A trainer and lifestyle coach, Lygdback has made a name for himself training celebrities and helping them transform their bodies for the superhero and heroine roles they play on the big screen. Not planning on walking the red carpet anytime soon? He’s got you covered, too! He is serious about healthy eating, balanced nutrition, and training regimens that build strong and lean physiques, no matter your walk of life.

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How to Sidestep your Weight Loss Barriers

How to Sidestep your Weight Loss Barriers

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Over the years, I’ve had the chance to help hundreds of people on their weight loss journeys. While there is always a bit of nutrition and fitness confusion to clear up (thank you, diet industry), most folks really do know much of what they should and shouldn’t be doing.  Eat better.  Eat less.  Move more.  But why do I have such a hard time getting it done? they wonder. Today I’m sharing with you the strategies that will help you sidestep your weight loss barriers and finally achieve your goals.

Weight loss success begins with a solid action plan that’s personalized for your lifestyle and needs. So often when attempting change, we think about all the things we’ll do right, all the while neglecting the temptations and challenges that will lurk at every turn.  By dealing with these obstacles honestly and realistically, you can make your chances at success that much more attainable. 

Here are a few thoughts to get you started with your own action plan and the strategies you’ll need to overcome any stumbling blocks along the way.

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Classic Minestrone Soup

Classic Minestrone Soup

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Classic Minestrone Soup

It’s hard to beat a hot bowl of Classic Minestrone Soup! From the colorful herbs and veggies to the creamy beans and tender pasta, each bite is full of robust Italian flavors. It’s hearty, satisfying, and the perfect addition to any menu! Loved by grown-ups and kiddos alike, it’s no wonder minestrone has long been a family favorite.

In my recipe for Classic Minestrone Soup, I’ve put together a delicious line-up of nature’s best and brightest flavors to bring you a soup worth remembering. Both satisfying and waistline friendly, this soup is the perfect addition to your menu!

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Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes

Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes

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Looking for a quick and easy side that your family will love? Try these delicious Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes and forget about the frozen fries! With their crispy skins and creamy interiors, they’re perfectly at home piled up next to roast chicken or served as home fries come breakfast time. Even better, by choosing a variety of colorful taters, you’ve got a side that looks as good as it tastes!

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Weeknight Mac and Cheese

Weeknight Mac and Cheese

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Weeknight Mac and Cheese

I’ve got a fantastic recipe for you today! If you’re looking for a little homey comfort that won’t blow the ole’ calorie budget, you’ve got to try my Weeknight Mac and Cheese! With a few smart substitutions and sneaky tweaks, you can enjoy this childhood favorite for just a fraction of the calories. Super creamy and cheesy, I think your whole family will love it–mine certainly did!

Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? Perfectly cooked elbow pasta covered with thick and gooey cheese sauce–the epitome of comfort food! It’s warm and satisfying and can please even your pickiest eater, but with some recipes pushing upwards of 1000 calories per serving (!), mac and cheese isn’t exactly waistline friendly.

Refusing to relegate mac and cheese to special occasions only, I wanted to come up with a recipe that I could feel good serving to my family any night of the week. A mac that makes for the perfect side but with enough nutritional heft to stand alone as a cozy and satisfying lunch. And perhaps most importantly, a recipe that my whole crew would LOVE.

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Practical Tips to Avoid Stress Eating

Practical Tips to Avoid Stress Eating

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Life’s stressors giving you the munchies? If you find yourself reaching for the chips when anxiety strikes, know that you are not alone! According to the American Psychological Association, 27% of people admit to using food as a means to relieve stress and 38% report to have overeaten or eaten unhealthy foods as a response to stress in the last month. The bottom line here? When the going gets tough, a lot of people turn to food for comfort and stress relief. If you’d like to learn more about why we eat when anxiety strikes and practical tips to avoid stress eating, just keep reading!

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Hummingbird Breakfast Cookies

Hummingbird Breakfast Cookies

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Hummingbird Breakfast Cookies

Looking for something sweet and wholesome to add to your breakfast spread? Made with banana, pineapple, pecans, coconut, warm spices, and whole grains, these island-inspired Hummingbird Breakfast Cookies are just what you need to start the day off right!

I love the whole idea of breakfast cookies, don’t you? They’re easy to grab on a busy morning and just begging to be packed in a lunch box. But cookies for breakfast? It all comes down to the recipe and I’ll tell you, finding the right balance between ‘healthy’ and ‘tasty’ can be tricky. Too much fat and sugar and you’ll just feel like you’re eating…well…cookies. Too little and you’re left with a flavorless hockey puck.

So what makes this recipe that’s inspired by the beloved Hummingbird Cake worthy of the most important meal of the day? Keep reading to find out!

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April’s Diet of the Month: The Taquitogenic Diet

April’s Diet of the Month: The Taquitogenic Diet

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Taquitogenic Diet

Are you ready to hear about the next big diet fad that no one is talking about? Are you ready to exchange a balanced diet for questionable dietary restrictions just to obtain your weight loss goals? Then look no further than April’s Diet of the Month! That’s right folks, today we are talking about the Taquitogenic Diet and all it has to offer! So if you’re curious about taquitosis and what it can do for you, just keep reading!

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Workout Blunders that Hinder Weight Loss

Workout Blunders that Hinder Weight Loss

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Is your workout standing in the way of your weight loss goals? Though diet and exercise might go together like Batman and Robin, I have shocking news for you. Despite everything you’ve ever heard or read, one inconvenient truth remains. Physical activity is not always associated with weight loss. While exercise certainly does burn calories and can help with creating that calorie deficit, breaking a sweat is no guarantee that the scale will move. Why is that, you ask? Today I’m sharing with you some of the sneaky ways your workout might be hindering your weight loss goals. We’ll take a look at 7 common workout blunders and more importantly, what you can do to get the most out of your sweat sessions–whether you’re under the bar or on the scale.

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Break Out of a Weight Loss Plateau

Break Out of a Weight Loss Plateau

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There’s nothing quite so deflating as the dreaded weight loss plateau. It takes a lot of time, discipline, and raw effort to lose weight. Stepping on the scale and seeing no change can be a real heart breaker. So what do you do? Give up on your goals? As tempting as that may be, know that weight loss plateaus can be overcome!

In today’s post, I’m going to share with you the strategies that will help get you off that plateau and back to seeing results. Though it may take a little trial and error and a willingness to switch up your game, these tweaks have helped many of my patients and clients continue their weight loss journeys. So if you’ve ever found yourself staring down a scale that just won’t budge, this post is for you!

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