Holiday meals are delicious, but can certainly get a little too repetitive and indulgent. While we’ve discussed some strategies to navigate the holidays, lets look

Whenever you last looked online to make a positive change to your lifestyle, I’m sure you found yourself in a maze of confusion. Every source

You must be familiar with the quick fixes and cookie cutter solutions that seem to appear everywhere we look. The latest gym routine and meal

Hitting ten thousand steps starts to feel more and more challenging as the year comes to a close. Shorter days, colder temperatures, and less daylight

As the days get shorter, it seems that we have less and less time to tend to our health goals. Let’s make meal prep as

When it comes to staying active and maintaining your health, fueling your body properly after a workout is just as important as the workout itself.

The weather has gotten cold, it’s hard to get out the door for the gym, and daily comfort meals keep sounding better. When everything is

Spoiler, it isn’t a special diet. Successful weight loss lies in addressing, yes the physical aspects, but also our emotional aspects of health. Losing weight

During the holiday season, prioritizing healthy meal prep can feel challenging. Not only are there endless leftovers, but the days are shorter, and there are

There are many reasons why fitness may have fallen to back burner in your life. I get it, sometimes the top priority isn’t getting to

As temps start to drop it is becoming the perfect time for a warm bowl of healthy chili. Not only is this recipe easy, only

The holidays are coming up quickly this year and it’s time to start planning how you’ll stick with your health goals! This doesn’t mean you

When we are busy it can be hard to eat enough fiber. If you’ve read through several of my blog posts, you know that prioritizing

Most people I work with tell me that they don’t eat breakfast. Whether they’re just not hungry in the morning, they don’t have time, or

As summer ends, we may start to crave heavier foods. We can stay on top of our vegetable intake while still enjoying delicious, seasonal dishes.

Which should you be doing in the gym, and why? Let’s first tackle the myths that weight training makes you bulky, and cardio is the

This is the one candy to avoid… The one you don’t like 😉 (for me that’s skittles)… The reality is that we can balance just

As the temperatures start to drop, we may be more inclined to get cozy, order takeout, and skip the gym. What is we could incorporate

Is there is anything just about every person can relate to it is the frustrating effects of stress. Poor sleep, sugar cravings, low energy, irritability,

Fall is coming up quickly in St Louis! This time of year gets tempting to slow down and indulge. This is of course welcomed in

If you’ve spent ten minutes googling “how to eat healthier” or “workout plan” or anything else of the like… you may have noticed that it

Lining the shelves of health stores are endless varieties of fiber supplements. What if I told you that buying these is completely avoidable with a

Part of a healthy lifestyle is adding in more nutritious foods. This does not need to be a miserable addition. We don’t need to only

Planning your meals for the week is half the battle. The other half is making them. This can be an area of stress when we

There is a lot of information online about what is most important to our health. We are bombarded by fad diets, specific exercise regimes, “biohacking”,

Short answer— absolutely. Especially when increasing physical activity & making fitness a priority. Carbs are our brain’s preferred fuel source and necessary to refuel our

As we start getting older our bodies start to feel different when it comes to fitness & strength. I often work with people who are

Before you know it, the week will have passed, and it is time to go back to the grocery store. You’re busy, tired, and trying

At Against the Grain we often point out our ability to help people lose weight. The real transformations are so much bigger than that. When

I often get asked what my approach is to help people live healthier lives. I will tell you this: it isn’t a quick fix. We

Many folks who start getting into fitness & improving their lifestyle notice that increasing protein intake is challenging. It is a common challenge and there

Healthy eating and going out to eat are often not described as one in the same. Meals out do not need to be overwhelming or

Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is undoubtedly important. You may have noticed trends come and go about when and what to eat. Yet

Did you know that poor nutrition often goes hand-in-hand with poor mental health? This is largely due to the highly-processed Western diet, which is full

Meal prep can feel overwhelming, but I will take some pressure off for you. Throughout this post we will make healthy eating a lot more

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