That's Healthy?!

In today's episode, I'm walking you through the difference between increasing your protein vs. increasing your protein ratio in your diet. Adding protein or supplements won't get the results you may be looking for if your meal's protein, fat, and carbohydrate ratio is off. I'll share a real-world example of an actual meal one of my clients had and how I adjusted it to increase its protein ratio. Understanding how to look at ratios will help you plan, track, and reach your goals.

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• 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook
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• The Hopewell Approach Course
• 1:1 Nutrition Coaching
• Hopewell Health recipes

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In today's episode, I'm talking all things tracking macros. Macro tracking means you're tracking protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Macro tracking can be a great tool not only to increase food and nutrition knowledge but also to help us do the most efficient things we can to get us closer to our goals. Improving body composition, losing fat mass, and gaining and maintaining muscle mass require reaching a certain protein threshold, so tracking macros comes into play. You'll hear me share how I help my clients simplify tracking their macros as a guide to reaching their goals.

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• 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook
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• The Hopewell Approach Course
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I'm so excited about today's episode. I have a very special guest, Kim Rose, a registered dietician and a diabetes educator, with me. In today's episode, Kim shares her wealth of knowledge about blood sugar, insulin resistance, diabetes, and how nutrition is just one piece of the health puzzle. You'll learn what happens during the process of eating, what contributes to pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, and the myths around blood sugar and certain foods.

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• 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook
• 30-Minute Nutrition Consultation
• The Hopewell Approach Course
• 1:1 Nutrition Coaching
• Hopewell Health recipes

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In this episode, I'm detailing a struggle that has come up for multiple clients of mine this week. I'm talking through just how normal it is to fluctuate with water weight and how exactly that happens. So many things impact what we see on the scale, and I'm diving deep into many of those things. How do we get back to feeling normal when we see that fluctuation? I'll cover that with nutritional resilience.

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• 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook
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• The Hopewell Approach Course
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I am so excited about today's topic. I have been thinking about it for years, especially in the last 8 months now that my daughter is here with me. In today's episode, I am talking about how I am consciously modeling a healthy relationship with food and nutrition for my daughter and potentially growing family. This is so important because I truly feel like I set the tone for this aspect of life for my family. I think this is the case for a lot of women. I'll talk through 5 ways that I am modeling a healthy relationship with food and 5 things I am consciously trying not to do.

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• 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook
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Today, we are covering quality versus quantity. It's the classic question, "Is what I'm eating more important, or how much I'm eating the most important?" SPOILER! They're both really important when we look at the overall picture of your nutrition and your dietary habits. We're talking about the quality versus the quantity of food you eat and what can influence those things. We'll also dive into being upfront about your personal goals, as that's the most important thing for where you want to place your highest priority regarding quality or quantity.

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• 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook
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Today we're covering a topic that is on the forefront of a lot of people's minds lately. Protein! Protein is so important and it's the macronutrient that I get the most questions on. So today I'm going to go through some frequently asked questions about protein and share my thoughts and what the research says about these questions. Some of the topics I'll cover are collagen, how to determine protein needs, tips for incorporating more protein into your diet, and more.

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• 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook
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Today's episode is all about satiety. We are talking about what it is, how it works, and why it is important. This is one of those terms that I feel like has been thrown around a lot in the nutrition space, but I haven't seen a great explanation of why it matters to you and how we can build our diet around it. Creating satiety in your diet truly is a cornerstone to creating sustainability in your diet.

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• Listen to episode 8: 3 Pillars of a Sustainable Diet + PEC Plates & 2-Mac-Snacks
• 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook
• 30-Minute Nutrition Consultation
• The Hopewell Approach Course
• 1:1 Nutrition Coaching
• Hopewell Health recipes

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On today's episode, I'm kicking off the new year with a very popular topic…sleep! (or lack thereof) And how sleep affects our appetites and our bodies overall. I'll share some practical considerations (because we aren't always in a circumstance to get ideal sleep) and the reminder that not one single thing is going to make or break you in the pursuit of your goals.

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• My episode (#140) on Dr. Shannon Ritchey's podcast: Fit Body Happy Joints podcast
• 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook
• 30-Minute Nutrition Consultation
• The Hopewell Approach Course
• 1:1 Nutrition Coaching
• Hopewell Health recipes

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Today we're talking all about alcohol! It's an interesting topic all the time, but there's even more exposure or potential pressure to drink during the holiday season. I'm covering how alcohol works in your body, what causes a hangover, how to determine if having alcohol is worth it to you, and how to say 'no' to alcohol if you want to.

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Resources & Links:

• 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook
• 30-Minute Nutrition Consultation
• The Hopewell Approach Course
• 1:1 Nutrition Coaching
• Hopewell Health recipes

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