Why? WHY AM I NOT LOSING WEIGHT?! No, I am not talking about me this time! 😂 But I hear this question ALL THE TIME. “I’m eating healthy.”“I’m exercising.”“I’ve been really good.”“Why am I not losing weight?!” And my first response is usually: Let’s take a look. Not because I don't believe you. Not because you need another crazy diet. And certainly not because I think you need to eat 900 calories a day and exercise for two hours. But sometimes what we think we are doing and what we are...

Whites Vs Whole Grains Limit Your Whites: It's Not About the Color of Your Food Power of 13 #12: Limit Your Whites — Sugar, Salt, Rice, Flour and Pasta When I wrote The Power of 13, number 12 was simple: Limit your whites. But I want to make something very clear. I didn't say eliminate your whites. And I definitely didn't say don't eat white foods. Cauliflower is white. Onions are white. Garlic is white. Potatoes are white. Greek yogurt and cottage cheese are white. There are plenty of...

Protein Protein: More Than a Number to Hit Lead With Protein—and Build Around That! This week, I am starting a higher-protein, lower-carb way of eating, and I am putting my energy into being very intentional about what I put in my mouth. I am weighing and measuring my portions. I am tracking everything—the bites, licks and tastes included! Why? Because it's time. I have set a goal. I have made a plan. And now it's time to follow through. And here's something I think is important for me to...