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What's Been on My Mind: Magical Thinking in Weight Loss, Exercise, & Diets

When I think of Magical Thinking in the context of weight loss, exercise, and diets, I'm referring to...
the belief that specific and drastic actions will yield immediate and out-of-this-world results without considering the realistic efforts, time, and consistency required.
In my personal and professional experience, this kind of thinking can lead to disappointment, frustration, and even unhealthy behaviours.

Lifestyle, Mindset, Physique Goals, RecipesAlicia ConnorsJuly 3, 2024lifestyle, recipes, glute free, sugar free, magical thinking, diet, dieting, fat loss, pinterest, pinterest board, to do list, healthy living, healthy lifestyleComment

How Come She Can Eat So Much and Look So Fit?

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through Instagram, wondering how can she eat all that food and still maintain such a...fit, lean, defined, toned, [insert your chosen adjective] physique?

It's extra frustrating when you're doing everything you're supposed to: hydrating, walking daily, lifting weights, eating veggies and protein. But then you're like, wait, how does she eat so much and stay lean? For years, I grappled with these same thoughts.

Physique Goals, MindsetAlicia ConnorsMarch 25, 2024fat loss, Body goals, comparison, weight loss, body competition, healthy habits, nutrition, dieting, macros, Macro tracking, flexible dietingComment

Can You Lose Body Fat WITHOUT Tracking Calories or Macros?

I've been posting a Q+A on my Instagram every Sunday, where I answer questions on the podcast. One question caught my attention:

The Question:
How do you support clients with fat loss when they don't want to track?

For those unfamiliar with "tracking," it refers monitoring your macronutrients (Proteins/Carbs/Fats) and calorie intake.

Physique GoalsAlicia ConnorsMarch 25, 2024fat loss, body goals, physique goals, macros, macro tracking, dieting, weight loss, relationship with food, healthy habits, healthy livingComment

UNintentional Weight Loss on Vacation and the Reasons WHY

Recapping our NYC honeymoon and a phenomenon that happens when some women travel: unintentional and unexpected weight loss and the less-obvious reasons behind why this happens.

Lifestyle, Physique GoalsAlicia ConnorsNovember 6, 2023travel, honeymoon, healthy travel, weight loss, dieting, body goals, physique goals, macros, intuitive eating, exercise on vacationComment

Is Macro Tracking the ONLY Solution for Body Goals?

Today, I'm going to talk about the ongoing buzz surrounding macro tracking. Its popularity seems to ebb and flow, though that might just be a quirk of my Instagram feed's algorithm.

Physique Goals, Nutrition, MindsetAlicia ConnorsNovember 6, 2023macro tracking, counting macros, calorie counting, calorie deficit, body goals, physique goals, dieting, mindful eating, healthy eating, intuitive eatingComment

What If Restriction Feels Good??

I’m exploring this idea of intentional "restriction," aka, saying 'no' to food without it feeling like deprivation. Is it possible to put boundaries around what you’re eating without falling into an unhealthy relatinship with food? I think it’s all about mindset and how you’re approaching this!

Mindset, Nutrition, Physique GoalsAlicia ConnorsOctober 16, 2023fat loss, dieting, diet cycle, fat loss phase, weight loss, weight loss plateau, fat loss strategies, macros, crossfit, bodybuilding, healthy eating, nutrition for women, paleoComment

You Can't Have Your Cake and Eat It Too, Or Can You??

Can you really enjoy your all-time favourite treats and still make progress towards getting lean? 🍫🤔

Physique Goals, LifestyleAlicia ConnorsSeptember 25, 2023fat loss, dieting, diets, sustainable business model, body goals, metabolism, fat loss plan, weight loss, weight loss journey, macros, moderation, mindful eating, women's nutritionComment

Fat Loss Plateau? Here are your options!

It’s not about throwing in the towel or pushing your body to extremes; it’s about tuning in to your body and deciding what your next best step is.

Physique GoalsAlicia ConnorsJune 5, 2023fat loss, fat loss plateau, weight loss, weight loss plateau, dieting, calorie cycling, calorie deficit, maintenance calories, body goals, physique goals, healthy living, muscle buildingComment

3 Common Fat Loss Misconceptions

I’m debunking 3 common misconceptions about fat loss that often lead to confusion and unnecessary restrictions. My hope is that this post will help you think more critically and break free from these myths!