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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

Practical vs Optimal

Practical vs. Optimal

When I think of practical healthy habits, I think of things that are realistic and actually move the needle.
These habits are usually less flashy than a 20-step morning routine involving a ring light, homemade almond milk, organic matcha, juicing 20lbs of celery, and so on.
Don't get me wrong, if I didn't have 2 jobs and a life to show up for, I'd love to do a 20-step morning routine.
But, I live in the real world.
As I'm sure you do too;)

Lifestyle, Mindset, Nutrition, Physique GoalsAlicia ConnorsMarch 25, 2024healthy habits, lifestyle habits, weight loss, women's health, nutrition, biohacking, biohack, fat loss, body goalsComment

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

The Post-Vacation Detox Dilemma

The Bathroom Stall Wisdom: Detox Dilemma

While we were at The Sphere (seriously, so cool!), I went to bathroom before the show/experience started.

The woman in the stall next to me was telling her friend that she was planning to do a detox post-trip, and her friend agreed, I believe her exact reply was, "OMG, ME TOO!"

Now, I couldn't resist the temptation to eavesdrop (I mean, we're practically stallmates, right?), and I couldn't help but think about how many people are going to attempt a post-Vegas detox starting today...at least a few hundred, right???

Lifestyle, Physique GoalsAlicia ConnorsJanuary 22, 2024fat loss, vacation, travel, healthy travel, healthy habits, weight loss, weight gain, binge eating, alcohol, detox, cleanseComment

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

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

Desperation Weight Loss + Salmon Bowl Recipe

If you have fat loss goals, ask yourself: Are you pursuing them out of desperation and urgency, or from a place of contentment and ease?

Physique Goals, Recipes, MindsetAlicia ConnorsJune 12, 2023fat loss, weight loss, sustainable fat loss, weight loss plateau, body goals, physique goals, recipes, salmon recipes, high protein recipe, healthy recipes, healthy eatingComment

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

Sustainable Fat Loss Success Story: Client Breakdown And Strategies

Sustainable Fat Loss Success Story: Learn about my client, the breakdown, and the strategies we used.

Lifestyle, Mindset, Nutrition, Physique GoalsAlicia ConnorsApril 24, 2023fat loss, sustainable fat loss, weight loss, body recomposition, body respect, women's weight loss, women's fat loss, phasic nutrition, phasic dieting, macros, counting macrosComment

Long Weekend Recap + Finding your Maintenance Calories + 2 Tips For Stalled Progress

I’m recapping my long weekend in Whistler, BC, giving you tangible suggestions for when you want to transition from a fat loss to a maintenance phase. Plus, I’m giving you 2 tips if your progress has stalled out!