Healthy Eating Tips

Meal Frequency On Fat Loss

What the Research Found

It’s commonly believed that consuming small, frequent meals optimizes fat loss. According to theory, go without eating for more than a few hours and your body shifts into “starvation mode.” Part of the starvation response is to slow down metabolism in an effort to conserve energy. Pretty hard to get lean when your metabolic rate isn’t cooperating. Conceivably, providing your body with a constant stream of nutrients prevents the starvation response by “stoking the metabolic furnace,” thereby enhancing the ability to burn stubborn body fat.

7 Ways To Eat Healthier Over the Holidays

Guidelines to help you stick to your goals

Between Thanksgiving and the New Year, most of us fall off our regular, healthy eating plans and give into the temptation of sugar cookies, second helpings and eggnog! But that doesn’t mean your diet is headed for a complete meltdown!

4 Common Questions About Carb Cycling

Burn Fat and Build Lean Muscle

Being on a low carb diet, although very effective, can end up down-regulating the body’s metabolic responses, especially if the diet is low in calories, too! In a previous post, I discussed the “how-to” in this post, and now I’m answering four common questions about carb cycling.

Healthy Cooking Ideas

Make Your Meals More Healthy

Typically, the weekends offer a little more downtime so take advantage of it and get creative. Find a recipe you wish to try and go for it! If the recipe isn't completely healthy, there are ways you can modify any recipe to make it healthier and "Gina Approved".

Reverse Dieting

Is it the key to maintaining weight loss?

Reverse Dieting was proposed to help individuals avoid substantial weight re-gain once they have reached their desired goal weight by slowing reintroducing calories. Wondering if Reverse Dieting is something you should give a try? Read below to find out the low down…

5 Ways To Make Your Veggies More Tasty

Unique Ways To Add Flavor & Fun

Tired of microwaved broccoli? There are other ways to enjoy your vegetables that can provide flavor and are still nutrient dense. Although it might take a bit more time and effort, the prep time is worth the flavor and taste you will experience! Here are five ways to make your veggies more tasty!