If you have ever gone in search of a weight loss plan, you know there are thousands of programs to choose from that will present you different variations of the same advice: change your eating and up your exercise.

So, with all of these options (many with very sound advice), why do we continue to struggle with our weight?

Because, in my humble opinion and with almost 8 years of experience under my belt, I have found nutrition and fitness make up about 1/4 of a transformation. The rest? Mindset.

It's why in Fit for Life Academy...

When I ask my new clients, "What do you need most in order to reach your goals?" the answer almost always includes the words more motivation. 

Motivation has become the new cure-all for achievement. Want to lose weight? Get more motivation. Want to eat healthier? Find the motivation to. Want shinier hair? Slather some motivation on it.

And here's the thing, motivation is a wonderful thing to utilize when it's there. It gives us an extra pep in our step, a little wind under our wings, a little boost to our actions, and...

Tell me, have you ever had this experience...

You're working hard towards your goals, you are following program after program, diet after diet, and you are following them to an absolute T. You are doing everything right, following every rule and guideline, and the scale just isn't budging and it is driving you mad. Meanwhile, you look around and see your friend Susan quitting her nightly cookie ritual and she drops 20 pounds in 10 days.

Super frustrating, I know. But allow me to let you in on a little secret... even the...

Starting a weight loss journey can be an incredibly overwhelming experience, especially when:

• past programs either didn't work, or gave short term results
• conflicting advice leads to more confusion than clarity
• there isn't enough time to make any major changes to health related habits
• or when stepping into the weight loss world for the first time with no clue as to what to eat or what workouts to do.

But believe me when I say... losing weight does not have to be that complicated. In fact, if it is too complicated,...

Holy cow you guys, this recipe was one of those happy accidents where I had a touch of this and a handful of that and after throwing it all in the slow cooker... magic. This chicken dish is packed with flavor and zest, and is fantastic served over brown rice with a side of lemon roasted cauliflower!

Ingredients (forgive the guesstimates on the amounts, I eyeballed a lot with this recipe!)

• 2-3 organic, boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup chicken bone broth
• juice of 2 large lemons
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp...

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So you're doing it; you're in the gym consistently, you're committed to your weight loss goals, you're finally in the swing of a regular workout routine, and you had some great initial success, but now... nothing. The scale isn't dropping, you're getting frustrated, and you don't know how to break through. 

Don't...

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If you remember, back in my Candid About Keto post I explained the different mechanisms at play in weight loss success with the keto diet and I told you I would create a mini series on how to create those effects without tying yourself to the dangers of keto. 

So here is weight loss mechanism number...

Enjoy this zesty, crunchy, low-calorie treat! It as an absolute go-to in my house!

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If you remember, back in my Candid About Keto post I explained the different mechanisms at play in weight loss success with the keto diet and I told you I would create a mini series on how to create those effects without tying yourself to the dangers of keto. 

So here is weight loss mechanism number two: balancing your blood sugar.

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Why is...

I'm about to sound like your mother... are you ready? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It reignites your metabolism, it gives your body and your brain the fuel they need to function optimally, and, if you make healthy choices, it will help set you up for a whole day of healthier decision making!

But with how crazy mornings can get, I know it's important to have fast and easy options! Which is why I'm giving you 3 quick and easy breakfast shake recipes that can go with you as you speed out the door!

Tip: To make these recipes...