In this episode, we talk about the scale and everything you need to know about the scale before you actually step onto it. Do you love the scale? Do you hate it? Should you actually weigh yourself? Did you really gain 3 lbs overnight? Karmen talks about her past relationship with the scale, what the scale actually means when it comes to fat loss and she outlines several reasons why you likely did not gain fat even though the number on the scale might have gone up. This is a jam packed episode full of tons of golden nuggets of information so be sure to listen all the way through and as always, if you like what you are listening to, please make sure to leave me a 5 star rating and review! 

Can you really lose body fat by drinking apple cider vinegar? Does eating after 7pm really cause weight gain? Is brown rice healthier than white rice? In this episode, Karmen is debunking 13 very "popular" nutrition myths that are out there and will explain exactly why these 13 nutrition myths are in fact myths! This is a fun episode and thank you to Karmen's Instagram Community @nutritionbykarmen for sending in the myths you wanted me to debunk! If you like this episode, please leave me a 5 star rating and review - let's grow the Nutrition by Karmen Podcast together! Enjoy this episode and share with someone you think might like it too! 

This is a podcast topic requested by my Instagram followers! In today's episode, as we start a brand new year, what better time to speak about fad diets, detoxes and juice cleanses. The start of a new year means you likely want to get your health and nutrition on track and I don't want you to do that by looking for a "quick" fix or solution that promises something that will not be sustainable! In this episode, I explain why fad diets, detoxes, cleanses and hours of cardio do not work and will not help you get close to your fitness goals. I also speak about a ridiculous fad diet I did years ago and the results of that. After we chat about everything FAD related, I will offer some solutions and strategies that you can implement TODAY to start your health journey on a sustainable and enjoyable path. I hope you enjoy this episode! Please make sure to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode and please give me a 5 star rating and review if you love what you are listening to! 

Have you ever tried "dry" January? AKA: The first month of the year where you eliminate alcohol to "reset" or "detox" after the holidays so that you "kickstart" the New Year off on the right foot? In this episode I outline what dry January is, what my Instagram community had to say about it and what my thoughts are on it. PSA: I think it can be both a positive and negative experience and I outline both sides in this episode.

In the second half of this episode, I chat about setting New Years Resolutions. Should you set them? Should you not set them? Why people so often give up on their New Years resolutions before January is over. I will also offer suggestions on how to reframe that thinking heading into a brand New Year so you feel like you are set up for long term, sustainable success, just like my nutrition programs.  

And finally, towards the end of this episode, I outline some of the best advice my grandma gave me before she passed away this year and how her advice ties not only into everyday life but nutrition, fat loss and your health journey as well. 

I hope you enjoy this special episode and please remember to follow my Instagram @nutritionbykarmen and give me a 5 star rating and review! 

You've heard me say "fat loss" or "lose fat" time and time again and I want to explain the difference between fat loss and weight loss, because there is a difference and it is an important one! After clarifying the difference between those two things, I will outline my top tips for fat loss and living a healthy lifestyle. These tips are not only easy to implement and you can even start implementing some, or even just one, of them today after you've listened to this episode! I hope you enjoy this packed episode and if you do, please remember to give me a 5 start review! 

We eat food every single day but have you ever stopped to think about what a well-balanced, wholesome healthy meal actually looks like? 

Karmen will chat with you today about what a balanced plate of food looks like and she will also teach you a very handy ;) tip on figuring out what your portions should be for each meal. This is a great and often forgotten about tool that we have with us every single day. Whether you are on a health journey or not, this is a great episode to determine how much protein, how many carbs, how many veggies and how much healthy fat you should be having with each meal. Where does fruit fit in to all of this? Karmen will also help you break things down into smaller, more manageable actions to set you up for success when it comes to planning your meals. 

I hope you enjoy the episode and if you do, please give me a 5 start rating and review to help this podcast grow and be sure to follow me on Instagram @nutritionbykarmen for all my latest tidbits around health and nutrition! 

Are you someone that eats healthy most of the time and are frustrated because you aren't seeing any results or changes in your body that you would expect from eating healthy? This is such a common question and one lots of people struggle with, so I am here to share with you a few reasons why you may not be seeing the changes you expect from the way you are eating. Lots of good gems in this one so be sure to listen to the full episode. Enjoy! 

Who doesn't love going out to restaurants to eat and drink? Are you a fan of happy hour? lunch? dinner? brunch? Whatever meal you love to enjoy at restaurants, there is a way to make it a healthier version of what's listed on the menu. If you are looking to continue your health or fat loss journey, or even if you are someone that goes out quite a bit and is curious about how to make some of the meals you love just a bit healthier, this episode is for you! PSA: Salads are not the healthiest options (for the most part!) on restaurant menus. Enjoy this episode! 

This is the time of year where panic sets in: the holidays. Your calendar is probably starting to fill up with dinners, events, happy hours, work parties, family meals and so much more. Typically around this time of the year, people throw in the towel on all the progress and work they’ve put into their health and nutrition from January - now and this episode will chat about why you do not need to do that, how you can maintain and continue your progress all while actually enjoying this time of the year! I hope you enjoy my first episode!