Recommended Fiber Intake Per Day

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Ayanwola Titilayo A

Fiber, also known as roughage or bulk is the non-digestible part of carbohydrate foods found in grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans. It is estimated that 9 out of 10 Americans, and many populations around the world fall short of getting the recommended daily amount of 25 grams a day. Recent studies indicate that even eating 30 grams or more of fiber is essential for optimal health.⁠

Getting to a healthy weight and staying there is an important way to prevent heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. There are many strategies you can use to achieve all those goals, but why not focus on one? Hint: Eat more fiber!⁠

Fiber is a multifaceted nutrient that can help you lose weight and maintain your weight loss, improve your body’s response to insulin, lower your blood pressure, improve your cholesterol levels and digestion.⁠

When it comes to weight loss fiber can help maintain your body’s fat-burning capacity by regulating your blood glucose levels, and therefore avoiding insulin spikes. It can also help you feel fuller for longer periods.⁠

Adding fiber to your diet can be easy and delicious and I can show you how. If you are ready to drastically improve your health and lose weight for good, to apply for nutrition coaching.⁠

Why Planning Your Meal Is Important?

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Ayanwola Titilayo A

You overate over the holiday weekend. Now what?⁠

First of all, do not freak out. These things happen. You’re more likely to eat more than your norm when you’re around company, and during celebrations, especially if alcohol is involved. Just because you overate, does not mean you need to punish yourself going forward.⁠

It is important that instead of feeling guilt, you take time to understand your triggers so that you can become more in control if a similar situation should present itself in the future. When you take the time to reflect on what triggers you to overeat, you can develop a greater understanding on why you engage in this behavior.⁠

Could it be that you have been restricting yourself from eating certain foods, and suddenly finding yourself in an environment where that food was present it was hard to resist?⁠
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Did you feel that you had to earn your calories so you starved all day, and therefore ended up binging at night?⁠

Was alcohol involved? Alcohol increases the likelihood of overeating by disrupting your ability to monitor your body’s signals. Research suggests that even moderate consumption of alcohol can trigger an increase in your appetite and food intake.⁠

Once you’ve gotten a clear understanding of your triggers, Do not starve yourself moving forward to rectify your behavior because this isn’t sustainable, can disrupt your hormones, and lead to a binge.

Instead, you should plan your next meals in advance. When you have a plan for what to eat and when to eat, you’re able to keep hunger at bay and are less likely to overeat.

Get back on track by keeping your weight loss and health goals in mind. Staying attentive to your goals, serves as motivation to press forward.⁠

Looking for a sustainable way of eating that allows you to lose weight and nourish your body for optimal health? I’ll show you how. Apply for nutrition coaching.⁠

Don’t Obsessing On Counting Your Calories

Posted on August 30, 2020August 31, 2020 by Ayanwola Titilayo A

The idea of counting calories as a key to weight loss is deeply ingrained in diet culture. As a Registered Dietitian, I come across many people who on their weight loss journey feel extremely guilty whenever they go over their self-imposed calorie amounts.

They don’t take the time to savor their food, make conscious eating choices when it comes to food quality, or enjoy the company they are with because they are busy with obsessing over their calories. Instead of fully enjoying the moment, they are preoccupied with their calorie tracking apps, and ignore many of the signals their body gives them for hunger or fullness because it all boils down to making the numbers work.
This preoccupation with tracking calories can lead to disordered eating which is a whole other beast.

Other factors that affect your overall weight loss are hormonal imbalances, stress, sleep patterns and exercise. Creating an energy deficit with your meals will help you to lose weight, but it is only a small part of the equation. Simply put, you don’t need to count calories in other to be successful with weight loss.

Getting a handle on your emotions, identifying your eating patterns, and getting in tune with your hunger and fullness signals is key to losing weight and keeping it off.

As a weight loss expert I teach my clients how to lose weight and keep it off with simple strategies, scientifically backed nutrition education, and a personalized meal plan.

If you’re ready to lose weight and keep it off for good, sign up for my nutrition coaching program.

Nutrition Coaching Program To Achieve Your Goal

Posted on August 26, 2020August 31, 2020 by Ayanwola Titilayo A

Each bite you eat plays an important role in your overall health, and asking the right questions when it comes to your health will help to keep you accountable with your food choices. The next time you grab a bite, ask yourself: ⁠
Are you fighting disease or are you fueling it? ⁠
Are you nourishing or are you depriving yourself?⁠
Is the food you’re eating supporting your health goals?⁠

Good nutrition does not have to be complicated. ⁠
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In my nutrition coaching program, I teach my clients how to embrace a way of eating that focuses on balance and nourishes their bodies from the inside out. My clients learn how to eat to fuel their body, achieve their weight loss goals and enhance their overall health. ⁠

My approach is all about lifestyle change. You don’t feel like you are on a ‘diet’ because you are able to eat awesome food that works with your body, not against it. ⁠

With the high level of accountability that I provide my clients, they are able to see results without spinning their wheels. Providing encouragement every step of the way, I make their transition to a healthier diet painless, and extremely enjoyable. ⁠

If you’re tired of struggling with weight loss and poor health, and are finally ready for a high level of support and accountability in your health journey, let’s work together. Apply for nutrition coaching.

Can Avocado Help You Lose Weight?

Posted on August 22, 2020August 31, 2020 by Ayanwola Titilayo A

Technically a fruit, avocados are a nutrient-dense food that can help you lose weight. It is also a good source of heart healthy fats and fiber, both of which help you feel more full after a meal. This is because fat and fiber causes the slow release of food from your stomach. This lower transit time, means it takes longer to digest and keeps you satisfied for longer periods.⁠

Beyond weight loss, avocados are high in heart healthy fats, and can lower your risk of developing heart disease by decreasing inflammation in the body. Regular consumption of avocados can lead to improved blood sugar control, increased insulin sensitivity, and reducing levels of the bad cholesterol- LDL.⁠

Eating the right kinds and combinations of food will not only nourish your body, but will allow you to lose weight in a healthy way. I teach my clients how to choose meals that support their health and enhance their well being. ⁠

If you are confused about the kinds of food to eat to achieve healthy weight loss, and are struggling with creating a healthy balance with your food choices, let’s chat. Apply to work with me.

Stop Doing Old School Calorie Counting

Posted on August 22, 2020August 31, 2020 by Ayanwola Titilayo A

When it comes to losing weight, counting calories is so old school. Not only is it burdensome, and tedious, it can take your focus off the quality of food you’re eating and how you actually feel in favor of lower quality, lower calorie foods.

Foods that have the same quantity of calories can differ in nutrient quality and have different effects on your health. Example a 100 calorie pack of cookies versus 100 calories of fruit such as 2 cups of strawberries send different signals to your body. The cookies don’t offer much in terms of nutrient quality, will spike your blood glucose levels, is not filling and can trigger additional sugar cravings. On the other hand, the strawberries are nutrient dense, filling, and offers good blood glucose control.

Also, there are a lot of factors involved in how many calories your body needs on a day to day basis and even if you account for physical activity, you might still be way off in your calculations.

Calories do matter, but you don’t need to count them. Instead of counting calories, I teach my nutrition coaching clients how to focus on their emotions, hunger cues and identify their eating patterns. Combined with sound nutrition education, and a customized meal plan, they are able to change their eating patterns and are able to lose weight easily. The average weight lost in my program using this method is 12 pounds in 1 month.

If you’re ready to work with a Registered Dietitian who specializes in weight loss, and are tired of counting calories, and tracking macros, let’s chat. Apply today for nutrition coaching.

Author: Ayanwola Titilayo A