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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

Controversial Things I Do In The Health and Fitness Space

Today, I want to share a list of things I currently do (I say "currently" because these could change!) that 'technically' go against the Health and Fitness 'rules' you see online, whether it's on Instagram, TikTok, blogs, YouTube, or maybe you're old school and still read articles from online magazines 😉.

I want to share these things for a few reasons…

LifestyleAlicia ConnorsJune 26, 2024health, healthy living, nutrition, Womens health, intermittent fasting, fitness, crossfit, exercise, workouts, lifting weights, lifestyle, healthy lifestyleComment

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

My Bachelorette Weekend + Workouts

Recapping my Bachelorette weekend in Whistler and sharing 2 workouts for you!

Lifestyle, WorkoutsAlicia ConnorsJune 26, 2023social life, wedding, healthy living, workouts, crossfit, women's fitness, strength training, bodybuilding

Selfish Self-Care? Striking a Balance in Social Settings

Are you afraid to prioritize YOUR self-care, and stay true to yourself even amidst societal expectations and pressures? If so, keep reading!

LifestyleAlicia ConnorsJune 19, 2023alcohol, social life, social pressures, non-alcoholic, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, healthy eating, workouts

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!

Physique GoalsAlicia ConnorsMay 29, 2023fat loss, weight loss, weight gain, fat loss myth, cardio, macro counting, macro tracking, dieting, diets, calorie deficit, healthy living, healthy eatingComment

why is change so damn uncomfortable?!

Whether it’s resting more, doing less cardio, eating more, eating less sugar, working out more, leaving food on your plate, or drinking less alcohol, change requires some discomfort. Read more for real-life examples and some of the things I’ve changed over the years that felt REALLY hard but was totally worth it.