Author: Raja

  • More Carbs or More Fat for Female Fat Loss?

    More Carbs or More Fat for Female Fat Loss?

    How do you know which macronutrient split will make you feel your best and get you the best results?

    Regarding weight loss, your carb & fat distribution DOESN’T Matter. A calorie deficit does.

    Studies conclude:

    When calories and protein are equated, a higher carb versus higher fat diet makes no difference in Weight Loss.

    What makes a difference is compliance, and when given a nutrition program that leaves you feeling great compliance is no issue!

    Carbs and Fats Influence How You FEEL

    Ever notice you feel better when you eat more or less of these? Some people feel drained and bogged down if too many carbs are a part of their diet. Others feel energized! You need to listen to your body. Most of my clients have more than 30 lbs to lose and need to build muscle mass.

    Therefore in many of their cases, this leaves them insulin resistant and pre diabetic. A lower carb approach is usually best for their current physiological state and leaves them feeling better!
    In other cases, people who are active and have more lean muscle mass tend to do well and feel better on more carbs, Me included!

    The important takeaway is:

    Eat what makes YOUR body FEEL Best.
    A 500 calorie deficit with 115g of Protein, 50g of fat and 100g of carbs (higher carb)
    Vs. A 500 calorie deficit with 115g of Protein, 70g of fat and 50g of carbs (higher fat)

    IS STILL A 500 CALORIE DEFICIT.

    You will lose weight on both! The difference will be How do you Feel?

    Were you surprised by this? There are some instances where women should consume more fats and or carbs, if you want to know more specific information on this, let’s have a FREE call. Click here

    Can’t wait to meet you,
    Jennifer

  • The Benifits Of Exercise For Women

    The Benifits Of Exercise For Women

    If you’ve been told you need to exercise more and you just can’t seem to love it no matter how hard you try, we want to help you transform your perception so that you may then transform your body! Over and above, all of the things that flow in your life when you are equipped with a thriving and vibrant, healthy body, as well as the confidence that feeling good in yourself brings, are priceless, compared to the feeling of never reaching your potential, booking endless doctor’s visits, or missing out on amazing opportunities and experiences because you cannot live to your full capacity and capabilities. Exercise overall, helps you to not only live a longer life, but enjoy every bit of it in the process. Enjoy it to the fullest and radiate health and positivity – here’s how!

    Here are all of the incredible benefits exercise has on our gorgeous bodies over time.
    Exercising regularly improves:

    • Brain, bone, & heart health! πŸ’—
    • Immune function
    • Strength & muscle mass – Aka scrumptious booty and tiny waist
    • Mitochondrial # & function = Mitochondria are our bodies’ powerhouse of the cell, the more mitochondria we have the MORE ENERGY they can produce for us!
    • Carb and fat oxidation – aka your body’s ability to metabolize quicker!
    • Glucose Uptake & Insulin Sensitivity = Your bodies’ ability to recognize and bring glucose (sugar) into the cell for use )rather than it staying in your bloodstream and causing all sorts of trouble)!
    • Appetite control
    • Beiging Fat Cells: Adipose Tissue with thermogenic effects due to increased mitochondrial #
      • a) In short – these fat cells utilize more energy than a normal fat cell would!
    • Sleep, Stress, & Productivity
    • Mood & Mental Health Benefits
    • Weight Control long term – aka ditch yo-yo dieting forever!

    How has exercise impacted your life ladies?!

  • Your Summer Body Hacks 2023! πŸ˜πŸŒΊπŸŒŠβ˜€οΈπŸ‘™

    Your Summer Body Hacks 2023! πŸ˜πŸŒΊπŸŒŠβ˜€οΈπŸ‘™

    Ready to feel like a fit and healthy goddess this Summer?! Here are ALLof my Go-To-Tips and Tricks for how to get your body Summer Ready!!

    Calorie Deficit is Queen πŸ‘‘
    Use any online calculator to find your TDEE or maintenance calories, and then subtract 500 from there! 500Γ—7 days = 3,500 calories. 3,500 calories = 1 lb of fat!πŸ‘™
    Protein at every meal
    Think leaner not just lighter, protein is our building block for lean toned muscle! And it is also very thermogenic, meaning it BURNS extra calories while digesting! πŸ”₯πŸ₯˜
    Cardio/steps while getting work done!

    Girls I LOVE this one. The next time you need to get some work done that can be done from your phone, HOP ON THAT STAIRMASTER. I’ve done this while writing blog posts and easily gotten an extra 30-45 minutes of cardio in! πŸ’¦
    3 days of FULL BODY LIFTS a week
    Ladies, stop doing a leg day, arm day, ab and cardio day. You get the best bang for your buck, if you can work your ENTIRE body at every single workout! Here is an example:

    Back Squats 4Γ—8
    Nordic Curls 4Γ—6
    Lat pull downs 4Γ—10
    Seated Arnold press 4Γ—10
    Heavy Hip Thrusts 5Γ—5
    Ab Rollout 3Γ—6
    Banded clams 3Γ—30

    No Fibrous Carbs or Veggies the Day before/ day of being in your bikini! Here is a little show day trick for ya that I follow when competing:Fibrous carbs and veggies are GREAT for your body, metabolism, and function. But they hold a lot of water and they hold it in your GI tract or, STOMACH. So while they are amazing for you at all other times, stay away from them the night before and day of being in your bikini πŸ‘™ This will help you with any bloating and give your abs the extra little tightness it needs!

    Want help sculpting your dream beach bod babe? Let’s do it together! Book a free consult call with me and let’s get you EPIC results!

  • What A Healthy Lifestyle Looks Like!

    What A Healthy Lifestyle Looks Like!

    Picture this, you wake up, excited for your day. You are full of energy, feel refreshed and rejuvenated, and are passionate about the things you are working towards! You’re happy, confident, and fit, and after making yourself a green breakfast, and drinking lots of water, you finish your morning workout, feeling strong and capable ready to take on whatever goals that you set next. You feel happy and proud of yourself as you’re showering, the endorphins running through your body, your skin glowing! You go to work, a career you’re passionate about that gives you purpose, and while some turbulences come up every once in a while, you have all of the coping mechanisms in place to keep you de-stressed and content as you come up with creative solutions. After work you head home to your family, where your husband has just bought the kids some pizza as you happily hop over to enjoy a slice with them. You have no problem balancing the fun foods in your life and enjoy every bit of it, soaking up the precious moment with your family. You think to yourself how grateful you are that you and your family have your health, as well as your love for one another, and think about all of the amazing possibilities together in the future, knowing you have a long and beautiful life to live beside them!

    Sound like a dream? THIS is what a healthy lifestyle looks like. THIS is what true health can give you.

    🌺 Passion
    πŸ”₯ Energy
    πŸ‰ Refreshing
    πŸ’— Happy
    β˜€οΈ Vibrant
    πŸ₯¦ Healthy
    πŸ‘™ Confident and Fit
    πŸ’ͺ Strong and Capable
    πŸ• Balanced and Enjoyable
    🏝 Fun and fulfilling!
    πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ De stressed and content
    ❀️ Quality and Longevity

    If you have been wanting to take the next step in starting to live a healthy lifestyle, but have been desperate for some direction on how to make it happen, then I got you girl. There is SO much value to gain in a Healthy Lifestyle besides just looking a certain way!

    Do it for your mind
    Do it for your body
    Do it for your energy
    Do it for your family
    Do it for the experiences you don’t want to miss out on
    Do it so you can live life to the fullest
    Do it because you deserve to feel Amazing.
    Do it because you’re worth it
    Do it for you! πŸ’—

    I’m here for you and ready to help you win the day, everyday. Book a free consult call with me if you want to see how I can help you achieve the dreams you’ve always wanted in your life through health and fitness!

  • The Secret To Creating Happiness βœ¨πŸ’—

    The Secret To Creating Happiness βœ¨πŸ’—

    The Power of Self Love and Knowing What Matters to YOU! 🌍🌺

    Happiness is never a destination. Happiness is a state of mind, a feeling, an energy where you feel grateful, and EXCITED about where you are in life, WHO you are as a person, and where you’re going πŸ’—

    The First Step to creating your happiness/ living a life you love is:

    Knowing what you find Important. ✨

    What matters to you?

    What are you passionate about?

    What brings you light?

    What motivates you in life?

    These questions are important because it helps you find what your life should contain MORE of.

    You’re passionate about something? How can you make it a career?

    Something lights you up whenever you’re around it? How can you do more of it?!

    The Secret to a Happy Life is having Balance between a wide range of things that bring you joy,
    make you successful, and fill you with love / give your life meaning.

    Self-Love πŸ’—

    What beliefs, good or bad do you have about yourself?
    How can you change the negative beliefs/self talk into positive ones instead?

    Change Starts from Within πŸ’—

    If you want to start living a happy life, you have to be happy with who you ARE.

    What are your values?
    What are your strengths?
    What 10 things do you love about yourself?
    How can you prioritize self care?
    Do you believe you are capable, worthy, and take full responsibility for yourself and your life?

    Answer these questions and start to find the beauty in your answers/who you are. Commit yourself to working on the questions that need work or habits you want to change! πŸ“–

    Only then, will you start to see the real beauty in who you are and how to create your happinessπŸ’—βœ¨πŸŒπŸŒΊπŸ€—

  • Balance And Travel While On Vacation

    Balance And Travel While On Vacation

    What you need to know to stay in shape while having an incredible time! πŸ₯—πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈπŸŒŠπŸ™Œ

    1. Be active EVERY DAY.β˜€οΈπŸ’ͺ

    Whether it’s 30 minutes of yoga on the beach, a horseback riding excursion, or walking to the local coffee shop! Get yourself out and ACTIVE enjoying your spot!

    2. Keep your meals LIGHT πŸ₯‘πŸ₯¦

    Think egg white veggie omelet with a piece of fruit or two at the morning buffet β˜€οΈπŸ³
    Think spinach and chicken panini or salad while you’re out at the local lunch spot πŸ₯—
    Think Mahi Mahi and roasted veggies with a pineapple mango topping sauce when you’re out at the town’s nicest restaurant and order the fish of the night! 🍍πŸ₯˜
    You can still enjoy the locals favorites while choosing to pick healthy options! πŸ’˜ (and they end up being delicious too πŸ˜‹πŸ™Œ)

    3. Limit your alcohol to 1-2 drinks per night 🍹🍸

    Listen…we all want to go out and get absolutely smashed while on vacation…I get it! But all of those shots you take / drinks in between every meal are FULL of empty calories that will PACK the weight back on, leave you feeling bloated with low energy, and give a nasty hangover that will keep you from enjoying the next days activities. πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ And then we won’t be feeling very sexy in our bikini will we?
    I like to limit my drinks to either 1-2 cocktails at night, or 1 during the day and 1 at night with LOTS of water in between.

    4. Remember hydration is key πŸ”‘ and balance is what will allow you to enjoy yourself while still feeling and having an amazing time πŸ™ŒπŸ₯°πŸŒΊπŸ

    Have a tropical vacation or event you’re getting ready for and want to look your best?! Contact me girl!

  • What You Need To Succeed 🌺 My Top Tips For Transformation Success! ✨

    What You Need To Succeed 🌺 My Top Tips For Transformation Success! ✨

    Ever wondered what the difference was between the people that succeeded in life, that made reaching their goals look effortless, the ones who always seemed to win? Its not by accident. Success leaves clues. I am going to give you the blueprint for what you need to succeed when transforming your body. Get ready, lets go!

    Accountability πŸ’—
    You need somewhere or someone to check in with. This helps you stay on track and feel accomplished every time you complete a workout or cook a healthy meal! Whether this is a trainer, your friend, a sister, a designated fitness account, or a journal you write all your workouts in, this is what keeps you on track!

    A Plan
    You need structure! If you don’t know WHAT to do then how do you expect yourself to do it?! Nutrition, Bikini Body Workouts, Hydration, Cardio, Sleep, and Stress are ALL areas that need to be addressed when projecting for a successful full body transformation. What plan will you be following that’s tailored to your body and your goals?!

    Your Why πŸ’—
    This is how you stay MOTIVATED! ✨
    You have to have a strong connection to WHY transforming is so important to you. Everyone will have something different, the point is that you are connected to it. Whether it’s developing some beautiful self confidence, having more energy/enthusiasm in your daily life, or curing type 2 diabetes ➑️ You know why this is so important to you on the deepest level. Remember ladies, this is what will keep you going when you want to quit. Pro tip: Whenever you aren’t feeling motivated, it’s because you aren’t connected to your why.

    Consistency is key πŸ”‘
    It’s not what you do once that matters, it’s what you do EVERYDAY. Stay consistent with your healthy habits and your body will change! Do not give up! It may take longer than expected, you may get frustrated, you may want to quit – but one thing is for sure – QUITTING is the only sure fire way to ensure you DON’T reach your goals. Pushing through will make sure YOU DO. If there is a will, there is a way ladies. Even if you don’t know what to do in the beginning, a person with resilience and drive will make sure they FIND OUT HOW.

    Sound like you? Let’s do this together babe! If you have always wanted a roadmap to get you to your goals, a plan laid out from Point A to Point B that all you had to do was follow, then lets chat! I can build this for you and make sure you waste no time following the wrong thing or trying to figure it out all on your own!

  • How To Love Your Life Everday πŸ’‹πŸ’—πŸπŸŒŠπŸŒΊ

    How To Love Your Life Everday πŸ’‹πŸ’—πŸπŸŒŠπŸŒΊ

    Ever feel like you’ve been operating on auto-pilot? Like you go through the same motions everyday and lack that excitement and enthusiasm for your life? It happens to us all at one point or another, and is just an opportunity to check in with ourselves and say β€œHey, how are you doing? Do you need anything? What is really missing in your life right now that would make you feel so much better?”

    These moments are blessings from the universe for us to stop and take a pause, take inventory of our life and the habits we have right now, and start FRESH.

    If you have been wanting a list of a few key habits you could do daily that would drastically improve your happiness and zest for life, then look no further!

    Habit 1: Start with gratitude πŸ’­

    Every morning think of all the things you’re grateful for πŸ’— This increases your happiness in the NOW instead of betting your happiness on some mystical thing in the future.

    Habit 2: Get Inspired / Excited ✨🏝

    Have a vision board? MAKE ONE. Sometimes in those moments in life that lack passion, we forget that EVERYTHING we want and can make out of this life IS UP TO US. Put EVERYTHING you could ever want for your life on a vision board and see how much more inspired you feel! Whether it be Love, career, vacations, or friendships. Every morning wake up and get excited for what’s to come!πŸ’—πŸŒΊπŸ (But also make sure you go for all of those things) 😘

    Habit 3: Nourish your body πŸ₯‘πŸ‰

    Our peak capacity for happiness, confidence, and vitality relies upon nutrition and fitness being a non-negotiable part of our lives. Get active everyday, fueling your body with endorphins, fresh air, and vitamin D! β˜€οΈ Feed your body the good stuff and it will have what it needs to live a long and healthy life! πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈπŸ₯¬

    Habit 4: Make a list of your needs 🌸

    Forget someone? List off what YOU NEED to feel happy/fulfilled/productive each day, Then make sure those are being met!
    For ex: I know I need one motivating & one meaningful human interaction, one hour of exercise, four hours of productive work, music, sun β˜€οΈ and gratitude everyday to have an amazing day πŸŒΊπŸ’— What do you need? Not sure? GIRL where you been?! Get to know yourself!
    Enjoy

  • How To Reveal Your Bikini ABS!πŸ‘™πŸπŸŒΊπŸ˜

    How To Reveal Your Bikini ABS!πŸ‘™πŸπŸŒΊπŸ˜

    Ever wondered what the secret was to sexy, defined ab lines? I am here to share them with you! Here are my TOP Tips to Toning Your Waistline! πŸ’‹πŸ”₯

    1. NUTRITION – You CANNOT out-train a bad diet!
    You need to be eating whole, fibrous, nutrient dense foods 🍠πŸ₯‘ Why? Because having abs comes from having a balanced amount of lean muscle mass and body fat on the body, and that balance comes from feeding your body the right foods to make that composition happen. Think Protein & veggies at every meal, plus 2-3 servings of healthy carbs/fats a day! This can be from sources such as avocados, nut butters, sweet potatoes, or oatmeal! Add some of those to your protein & veggies and watch your waistline shrink!

    2. Resistance Training! πŸ’ͺ🌺
    Okay so here’s the deal, do you want to be lighter??? Or TIGHTER. πŸ’― Lifting weights gets you BOTH. Those beautifully sculpted abs, arms, and tight lifted booty aren’t made on the treadmill. If you want your abs to be tight you need to do FULL BODY resistance training workouts. This is what tightens the skin, gets rid of cellulite, and adds that beautiful lean muscle πŸ’•πŸ’•

    3. Decrease your Body Fat %.
    Revealing your abs all comes down to this point. Whether your toned core is showing or not all has to do with your body composition. Too much fat lying on top of your abs will hide the gorgeous muscles indefinitely. Get your body fat % down into the 20s and you will definitely start to see those beautiful waistLINES!! πŸ˜πŸ‘™πŸŒŠ

    4. Add some core work πŸ”₯
    Your abs are just like any other muscle, the more you develop them the better they will look. NO ab exercises are NOT NECESSARY to be able to see your core, but with my experience, the more ab exercises included in the program, the better condition they will be in.

    Feel like you’ve tried it all and nothing works? Contact me! Let’s set up a free consult call so I can listen to everything you’ve done and customize a plan for YOU and your goals to get you there!

  • Stress Relief & Calming The Mind βœ¨πŸŒΊπŸ™πŸ’—πŸš

    Stress Relief & Calming The Mind βœ¨πŸŒΊπŸ™πŸ’—πŸš

    Do you ever feel overwhelmed and like you can’t get a moment to yourself? Even if you wanted to sit down and focus on some goals for yourself, whether it be weight loss or just eating healthier and getting in the time to move, you instantly think β€œOh that’s just another thing on my to-do list that I wouldn’t have time for” and give up on the thought before you’ve even had the chance to try.

    This is really common nowadays and with a lot of women that I see. They feel overworked, they’re tired, and they feel like at the end of the day they have nothing left to give to themselves because all of their energy has gone to others.

    This is a vicious cycle and I am going to teach you how to get out of it!
    At the end of the day, while being productive and getting all of the things β€œdone” can make us feel worthy deep down and like we are doers, if it leaves us feeling more depleted and lethargic than excited for our lives and what we’ve achieved then we have to ask ourselvews β€œIs this really all there is? Is this really a sustainable way to be? Is this how I want to feel/live?” The answer is absolutely not, this is just a pattern that has developed over time and there IS a better WAY!

    Let’s begin to find out, here’s how!

    ⏺ Start by filling your own cup – Gratitude every morning β˜€οΈ
    Gratitude in the morning begins to put you into a positive state of mind, and increases your happiness in the moment by reminding you that while there are still things you are working towards in your life, there are things you can immediately be happy for now.

    ⏺ Get Excited – Vision Board Your Goals In Life! 🌺
    Having a visual reminder that we can wake up to everyday helps us to see the bigger picture/ and get EXCITED for our future and what we are working towards! What do you want in life?! Love, friendship, career, body goals, travel, etc. Put it here!

    ⏺ Center and Calm the Body – Yoga & Meditation πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ
    There is so much happening so fast all around us. Yoga and meditation helps us to slow down and practice controlling our mind. Every wondered if you could train your mind to think more positively about situations and let go of negative thought patterns quicker? This is one way to do it!

    ⏺ Recover – Adequate Sleep 😴
    The evening time is when our body heals and rests. We need 7-9 hours a night, completely uninterrupted. If you want to feel energized and rejuvenated tomorrow, bright eyed and bushy tailed, motivated and resilient – it starts with tonight!

    ⏺ Self Love – Pamper Yourself and Take Care of Your Body
    Journaling, a hot bath, deep tissue massage, reading, face masks, or music to relax are all fantastic ways to show your inner self that you matter, and that you care. Taking the extra 5 minutes to go through your skincare routine, or taking the hour to relax in a hot bubble bath with some relaxing music is a perfect way to go the extra mile, and show yourself that you care. πŸŒ™πŸ›πŸ’†β€β™€οΈ

    All of these habits practice caring for your well being and readjusting your mindset. Onto the present, onto being excited for your future, onto being grateful and happy for what you have. Whenever stressed, worried, or just overwhelmed, take a second to turn to some of these to give your body/mind a break!
    One of the best pieces of advice I ever received was, when you’re worried about something, shift your mindset to β€œWhat if it all works out?” And see how much better you feel! This is called reframing, and can be used in any situation you could ever think of. If you are constantly looking at a certain situation in a negative light, ask yourself β€œWhat are 5 ways I could look at this situation through a more positive lens?”
    Sometimes we can lose sight of what’s important or even worth our time stressing about. Give yourself a minute to get some perspective!
    You only live once, use the mind space and imagination you have, visualizing and building a beautiful life, and enjoying/ being grateful for the one that you have.
    πŸ₯°πŸŒΊπŸ’—

    Enjoy ladies! 😘
    Let me know which tip helped you the most!