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The Anxiety You Didn't Expect With Weight Loss

Something that's been on my mind lately is feeling anxious about weight loss.

Now, if you're feeling this way, you're not alone, but there are things you can do to make sure the next time you attempt to lose weight (or even better--lose fat and gain muscle), you don't feel anxious about keeping the weight off.

The anxiety around weight loss is usually associated with, "okay, great, I lost the weight, now how the hell do I maintain this?!"

Physique Goals, MindsetAlicia ConnorsMay 20, 2024weight loss, weight gain, fat loss, body recomposition, body respect, macros, tracking, body image, weight loss drug, weight loss plateau, ozempic, movement, sustainable fat lossComment

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

Is Your Metabolism Broken If You Can't Eat 2500+ Calories???

Ever seen those 'reverse diet' claims on Instagram, promising weight loss by eating more?

Reality check: it's often about stopping restriction-binge cycles, making daily intake less but feeling like more.

Also, your metabolism isn't 'broken' if it doesn't match a CrossFit champ's or a fitness influencer's diet. Their activity levels are their job!

Understanding our unique metabolic needs is crucial. Today's newsletter dives into debunking the 'eat more to lose weight' myth and dive into the nuances.

Physique GoalsAlicia ConnorsJanuary 3, 2024body goals, fat loss, metabolic damage, metabolic adaptation, weight loss, weight gain, macros, fat loss strategies, women's weight loss, reverse dietingComment

Navigating the Discomfort of Saying "No" to Food

If you often find yourself eating past the point of comfortable fullness, today's blog post is your guide to managing the discomfort that arises when you decide to put the brakes on, even when there's still food on your plate or that tempting cookie stack is calling your name for the 3rd time. Inside, discover some practical tips to navigate this important eating skill.

Mindset, Nutrition, Physique GoalsAlicia ConnorsNovember 13, 2023healthy eating, macros, paleo, relationship with food, mindful eating, intuitive eating, portion control, women's fat loss, physique goals, CrossFit, overeatingComment

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

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

Is "Eating Clean" Enough for Fat Loss?

Are you “eating clean” but not seeing positive physical results? Years ago, I struggled with this too. I was eating Paleo and working out super hard, but wondering why my body wasn’t responding in the way I wanted it to. Well, it might’ve been because I was completely ignoring the amount of food I was eating and even at times, binging on “clean foods” (almond butter anyone??) Listen, if you want to change your physique (and feel better), you do have to be mindful of the quality AND quantity of the foods you’re eating.

Physique Goals, MindsetAlicia ConnorsSeptember 18, 2023clean eating, fat loss, eating clean, clean recipes, fat loss myth, fat loss mistake, food freedom, quality food, macros, mindful eating, portion control, physique goals, mindsetComment

Uncomplicated Nutrition: Simplifying Your Meals for Consistent Nutrition

If you: loath grocery shopping, meal prepping, and the constant dilemma of what to eat next...Keep reading--this one's for you 💕
Nutrition simplicity and repeatability can be your secret weapons to streamline your food choices, simplify meal prep, and maintain a consistent healthy eating routine without the overwhelm--WHO DOESN'T WANT THAT?!