diet
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Intimidated by Meal Prepping? 4 Expert Tips to Make It Easy
If you’re new to meal prepping, the idea of planning your weekly meals ahead of time can be overwhelming… to say the least. You might keep up with the latest “meal prep hacks” on social media but still have no idea where to begin. But meal prepping doesn’t have to be complicated. It should actually…
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Why Extreme Weight Loss Diets Never (Ever) Work
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s near and dear to my heart: why extreme weight loss diets just don’t cut it. We’ve all been there, right? Seduced by the promise of quick fixes and overnight transformations. Maybe you were feeling determined to shed a few extra pounds and finally achieve your dream physique. But…
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5 Science-Backed Reasons You Shouldn’t Cut Out Carbs
As a child of the ‘90s, I was growing up when the Atkins Diet became massively popular. This low-carb, high-calorie diet promoted the idea that “carbs make you fat” and that you should definitely, absolutely cut out carbs for weight loss. As a result of growing up in a society that demonized carbohydrates, I’ve fallen…
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The Best Diet? The One You Don’t Do!
Ah yes, New Year’s Resolutions—we know them well. That special time to think up lofty ideals of how to change our lives for the better. While I’m not against New Year’s Resolutions, I’m certainly against the often unrealistic expectations many people set for themselves on January 1st (and beyond). The one that sneaks into most…
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Tasty Pre- and Post-workout Meal Ideas (with Macro Counts!)
Why does figuring out what to eat before and after your workouts feel so complicated? Between not wanting to feel too full before that obé Cardio Boxing class or not knowing how much to wait between breakfast and exercise, the pre-workout snack gets ditched. On the flip side, that slim time window between your workout…
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What Are Healthy Fats, and Why Do We Need Them?
As much as we all hate to admit it, many of us have been led astray by the narratives of diet culture. The low-fat foods craze of the 80s and 90s (hello, low-fat fro-yo) gave even healthy fats in food a bad rap—one that continues to dictate our food choices today. We tend to view…
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Working Out on An Empty Stomach: Yay or Nay?
As a trainer, one of the top questions I get asked by my clients is if they should eat prior to working out. If your morning routine includes an early workout sesh, the idea of eating a full breakfast can be daunting. Over the years, you may have even trained yourself to not feel hungry…
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Food Cravings: Why Do We Get Them?
At one point or another, everyone has experienced a food craving. And while everyone is prone to these urges, research indicates that women are twice as likely as men to deal with them. The intense urge to eat a certain food can hit us when we least expect it, making it difficult to focus on…
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4 obé Workout Programs to Try If You’re Using GLP-1s
Here’s the deal: Any time you experience rapid weight loss—whether that’s due to diet change, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Ryblesus, and Mounjaro, or another condition—fat isn’t the only thing coming off. Usually, we lose all parts of our body composition, including muscle mass, in equal ratio. And sometimes, as has been observed with some…
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Why Your Blood Sugar Level Is Important (And How Exercise + Diet Help)
Imagine it’s Sunday, the ultimate day for indulgence and relaxation. You’re all set for a fabulous “Netflix and chill” session with your carefully curated queue and a tempting stash of treats at your fingertips (donuts for me). You’re ready to unwind and treat yourself to some well-deserved R&R. Little do you know, your blood sugar…
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Easy Healthy Recipe: Green Goddess Chicken Salad
Who doesn’t love a quick, yummy, and healthy meal? obé instructor, health coach, and nutritionist-in-training Kat B. dishes out one of her favorite easy healthy recipes, a green goddess chicken salad that’s perfect for any time of year—but especially as a refreshing summertime meal. “My favorite recipes are nutritious, delicious, and most importantly—full of joy,”…
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Here’s What Happens to Your Body on Ozempic (And How to Prevent It)
Like a tidal wave, the word “Ozempic” has suddenly permeated our everyday. Once known only among those this medication intended to serve—type 2 diabetics—it’s now a resident of the pop culture lexicon. We’re searching for it 1,220,000 times a month on Google (up nearly 400% from last year), tracking its use among Hollywood stars, writing…
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A Crash Course on Protein: Why Your Workout Routine Needs It
We all know we need a healthy, balanced serving of protein in our daily diet. But why? How much? And when?! Don’t sweat—obé fitness instructor and certified integrative nutrition health coach David P. is here to answer all your questions. Why is protein beneficial for your body? As a trainer and nutrition coach, I’m fully…
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The Only Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe You *Need* For Summer
It’s the summer essential you didn’t know you needed: Nutritious, delicious, and super-hydrating watermelon gazpacho. Beat the heat and supercharge your workout days with this refreshing treat, which helps you cool down while delivering essential vitamins and minerals to recover after activity. A zesty twist on the classic gazpacho—a beloved cold soup originating from the…
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3 (Totally Normal) Things That Diet Culture Demonizes
Ah yes, diet culture—the all-encompassing, judgmental industry that makes billions ($72 billion to be exact) each year off our insecurities. Let’s be real: We have all fallen victim to diet culture at some point or another. I certainly have! It’s hard to not to—diet culture is all around us. It shows up on our Instagram…