I could start and end this episode with one sentence, “fast food is still fast food” but that also wouldn’t be fair to those who truly want to learn. While I get the convenience, we are relying TOO much on fast food these days and often deem it a “healthy option” as a good substitute for a homecooked meal. I’m not saying we shouldn’t rely on fast food. However, it’s important to know what the trade-off is. There are ways to make your fast food meal a healthier option but there are things to consider before pulling up to the drive-up window. Today let's talk about: Is fast food healthyIngredients of fast foodHow to make the best of it when eating fast food Don't forget to catch up on our other ⁠10 reasons your diet isn't working⁠: ⁠Ep. 63 - Psst. You're Dehydrated - Breaking Down The 10 Reasons Your Diet Isn't Working⁠⁠Ep. 64 - Quality vs. Quantity - Paying Attention To Your Food Choices & The Benefits of Organic vs. Non-Organic⁠Are you really sticking to your diet like you say you are?Fast food is still junk foodYou’re not eating enough proteinYou’re averaging less than 6 hours of quality sleep a nightYou’re eating too much sugarYou’re not moving your bodyYou’re only focusing on cardioIt’s not custom to you About Me I'm Kristin, a ⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Let’s continue our discussion of 10 reasons your diet isn’t working. This week we move on to number three… are you REALLY sticking to your diet like you say you are. Now before you hit pause. Hang with me. This episode might be a bit of a gut punch, but I think it’s an important conversation to have. When I chat with my one on one clients, oftentimes there is this conversation of “I wrote down everything, but it’s not making sense. I still don’t fit into my clothes but I’m doing all of the things” But when we dig in a little further, things start to make sense. Hang with me as I’m going to give you some questions to ask yourself when it comes to your diet working... including getting honest with your goals in your current season of life.  Don't forget to catch up on our other 10 reasons your diet isn't working: Ep. 63 - Psst. You're Dehydrated - Breaking Down The 10 Reasons Your Diet Isn't WorkingEp. 64 - Quality vs. Quantity - Paying Attention To Your Food Choices & The Benefits of Organic vs. Non-OrganicAre you really sticking to your diet like you say you are?Fast food is still junk foodYou’re not eating enough proteinYou’re averaging less than 6 hours of quality sleep a nightYou’re eating too much sugarYou’re not moving your bodyYou’re only focusing on cardioIt’s not custom to you About Me I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

No, I’m not going to tell you that you have to eat all organic all the time, but I do want to talk about the benefits of organic food this week. Depending on where you are on your health (and life) journey, there is a balance that needs to be had. We have a few more things to chat about first so let's dive in. This week we are talking about:  How food is measured. The breakdown of calories and macros. 100-calorie packs and processed foods vs. whole foodsOrganic vs. non-organic meat & produceWhen should you buy organic?  Don't forget to catch up on our other 10 reasons your diet isn't working:  Ep. 63 - Psst. You're Dehydrated - Breaking Down The 10 Reasons Your Diet Isn't WorkingEp. 64 - Quality vs. Quantity - Paying Attention To Your Food Choices & The Benefits of Organic vs. Non-OrganicAre you really sticking to your diet like you say you are?Fast food is still junk foodYou’re not eating enough proteinYou’re averaging less than 6 hours of quality sleep a nightYou’re eating too much sugarYou’re not moving your bodyYou’re only focusing on cardioIt’s not custom to you About Me I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Last week we talked all about ten reasons your diet isn’t working. The topic hit a few buttons and brought up several questions. Instead of moving on, I decided we’re going to take it a step further and spend a few weeks breaking down each reason more in-depth. As the song says, let’s start at the very beginning… I hear it’s a great place to start. The first reason you're diet isn't working is because you’re dehydrated [maybe]. You’re probably saying; please don’t make me drink a gallon of water a day. I’m not here to do that… except maybe I am. We’ll get to that too. As usual with me, this is where I start talking about listening to your body. Our body has a way of telling us things and it’s up to us to start listening. There are so many ways our body is trying to tell us it's dehydrated, but we often don't listen. On today's podcast, we talk about:  How to tell if you're dehydrated or need to drink more waterHow much water should you drinkHow to actually drink more water, especially if you hate water.  Come join me.  Don't forget to catch up on our other 10 reasons your diet isn't working: Ep. 63 - Psst. You're Dehydrated - Breaking Down The 10 Reasons Your Diet Isn't WorkingEp. 64 - Quality vs. Quantity - Paying Attention To Your Food Choices & The Benefits of Organic vs. Non-OrganicAre you really sticking to your diet like you say you are?Fast food is still junk foodYou’re not eating enough proteinYou’re averaging less than 6 hours of quality sleep a nightYou’re eating too much sugarYou’re not moving your bodyYou’re only focusing on cardioIt’s not custom to you About Me I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Maybe this sounds familiar: you’ve tried the diets, shakes, free meal plans, and maybe even some paid ones from influencers. Nothing is working and you’re frustrated. At the end of the day, you just want to get your energy back or maybe lose that 10 lbs that have been hanging on as long as you can remember. I get it, I’ve been in your shoes before. Believe it or not, my friend there is an answer to your problems. I can’t tell you the specific answer (you’ll understand why later) but I can tell you there are a number of reasons that it’s not working. In fact, I pulled together 10 reasons that diet isn’t working. Let’s start there on today's podcast.  Don't forget to catch up on our other 10 reasons your diet isn't working: Ep. 63 - Psst. You're Dehydrated - Breaking Down The 10 Reasons Your Diet Isn't WorkingEp. 64 - Quality vs. Quantity - Paying Attention To Your Food Choices & The Benefits of Organic vs. Non-OrganicAre you really sticking to your diet like you say you are?Fast food is still junk foodYou’re not eating enough proteinYou’re averaging less than 6 hours of quality sleep a nightYou’re eating too much sugarYou’re not moving your bodyYou’re only focusing on cardioIt’s not custom to you About Me I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

In the spirit of Valentine’s day, we’re going to talk about love… specifically loving YOUR body in the season that you’re in. It’s okay to love your body in the season you’re in AND still want to see it change. Looking in the mirror, it’s easy to say, “I wish I had a six-pack, I wish my hips were smaller, I wish my arms were stronger” It’s easy to get knocked down by these feelings, especially when you’ve been putting in the work. You’ve been eating better, you’ve been moving your body, you’ve got the Stanley and are drinking 120 oz of water a day… but you’re still not where you want to be. It’s okay to feel those feelings. It’s VERY valid to feel those feelings. However, to see long-term change, we need to have short-term or current acceptance. It’s okay to want to see change, but more importantly, it’s okay to love your body in the season that you’re in and STILL want to see the changes. You’re probably saying, “great, but I want to see the change; how do I love my body” That’s what we’re going to talk about today! About Me I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping soccer moms find Nutrition Confidence by making eating healthy an easy option for their busy season of life. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Have you ever pulled into the gas station right as the “empty” light pops on your dashboard? It’s a feeling of panic and relief all at the same time. Am I right? We would never let it happen to our cars, but we let it happen to our bodies all the time; why is that? Before we talk about filling our tank, we need to get a better understanding of what it means to leave our bodies running on empty. Let's talk about:  How to tell if your body is running on empty. Why we don't want to continue to put bandaids on the situation. Getting to the root of your concerns. Filling up your tank.  Group Coaching Join us for 12 weeks to focus on making healthier choices for you and your family while making healthy eating fit into your lifestyle. 12 weeks of coaching starting February 13, 2023Private community for day-to-day conversation1 training/coaching call a week1:1 kick off call to discuss your goals for the next 12 weeksBe Your Best Self Coaching Recipe BookAdditional handouts/trainings as needed. About Me I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping soccer moms find Nutrition Confidence by making eating healthy an easy option for their busy season of life. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

“I don’t have time” How often do you find yourself saying that when someone tells you that you need to work out, you need to meal prep or you need to cook for yourself? Building a healthy lifestyle is often misconstrued as “needs to be a brand new lifestyle.” In reality, it should be looked at more as “how do we adjust our current habits to healthier habits” and “how does this work with my lifestyle?” Today on the podcast we break down:  Incorporating healthier eating habits into your current life. How movement fits into your lifeBuilding a routine, one habit at a time.  Jump-Start To Eating Healthy Instead of getting overwhelmed with where to start when adjusting your eating habits, Jump-Start to Eating Healthy is here to help you get started. Together we will make a meal plan that considers your family and dietary needs. As you implement the meal plan, I will continue to support you for two additional weeks to help answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and deal with unexpected situations. Think of it as having a nutrition coach in your pocket as you start healthy eating habits. Learn More About Jump-Start To Eating Healthy About Me I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping soccer moms find Nutrition Confidence by making eating healthy an easy option for their busy season of life. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Typically, when we talk about snacking, we think of the mindless snacking kind, not the kind that comes from hunger.  Why do we snack? There are three reasons we typically find ourselves snacking when we are:  BoredThirstyHungry On the podcast today, we're going to tackle the following: Why We Snack3 Questions To Consider When Snacking Reducing Mindless SnackingHow To Avoid Eating a Whole Bag of DoritosSnack Ideas That Lean Towards The Healthier Side of Eating Jump-Start To Eating Healthy Instead of getting overwhelmed with where to start when adjusting your eating habits, Jump-Start to Eating Healthy is here to help you get started. Together we will make a meal plan that considers your family and dietary needs. As you implement the meal plan, I will continue to support you for two additional weeks to help answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and deal with unexpected situations. Think of it as having a nutrition coach in your pocket as you start healthy eating habits. Learn More About Jump-Start To Eating Healthy About Me I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping soccer moms find Nutrition Confidence by making eating healthy an easy option for their busy season of life. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

As you shift your nutrition and eating habits, this will most likely mean a shift in the amount of food needed to be cooked at home.  It's not bad, but knowing what goes into your food will be an essential part of eating healthier.  When figuring out what to make, it's important to have a list of Go-To Meals. Meals that:  No one argues aboutAre easy to makeIt can be made quicklyMeet your dietary needsYou know how it will turn out.  Today on the podcast, we talk about how to make your list of go-to meals, and I share my list of go-to meals and how we adjust them from week to week.  When you finish making your go-to meal list, send it to me. I love to expand on recipes and would love to know more about what you love to cook.  Jump-Start To Eating Healthy Instead of getting overwhelmed with where to start when adjusting your eating habits, Jump-Start to Eating Healthy is here to help you get started. Together we will make a meal plan that considers your family and dietary needs. As you implement the meal plan, I will continue to support you for two additional weeks to help answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and deal with unexpected situations. Think of it as having a nutrition coach in your pocket as you start healthy eating habits. Learn More About Jump-Start To Eating Healthy About Me I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping soccer moms find Nutrition Confidence by making eating healthy an easy option for their busy season of life. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

One of the first things people tend to avoid when eating healthier is going to a restaurant. It doesn't always end well and often leads to more anxiety than it's worth.  Today on the podcast, we'll go over a few ways to enjoy your favorite food while focusing on a healthier diet.  We talk about:  How to plan for your meal. What to do if you want to eat it all. Finding balance. Getting back on track.  Going out to eat shouldn't be avoided; it should be a time to celebrate and enjoy a meal with friends or family. It's one meal out of 21 a week. A lot can be done to make it delicious and healthy.  Jump-Start To Eating Healthy Instead of getting overwhelmed with where to start when adjusting your eating habits, Jump-Start to Eating Healthy is here to help you get started. Together we will make a meal plan that considers your family and dietary needs. As you implement the meal plan, I will continue to support you for two additional weeks to help answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and deal with unexpected situations. Think of it as having a nutrition coach in your pocket as you start healthy eating habits. Learn More About Jump-Start To Eating Healthy About Me I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping soccer moms find Nutrition Confidence by making eating healthy an easy option for their busy season of life. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

When I look back on 2022, it was a year of lessons.  Good ones and hard ones. New Year's resolutions come with a feeling of excitement. It's a fresh start in the day-to-day world that we live in. However, as you see people preaching, "set your resolutions" or "what are your goals," it's important to reflect back on the year prior. What worked and what didn't?  In today's podcast episode: I am reflecting on the goals I missed and the lessons I learned. We talk about my word for 2023. Most importantly, I'm sharing my take on how YOU can learn from my failures.  We touch a little bit on goals throughout the episode, but to dig more into setting achievable goals, don't miss episode 12. Jump-Start To Eating Healthy Instead of getting overwhelmed with where to start when adjusting your eating habits, Jump-Start to Eating Healthy is here to help you get started. Together we will make a meal plan that considers your family and dietary needs. As you implement the meal plan, I will continue to support you for two additional weeks to help answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and deal with unexpected situations. Think of it as having a nutrition coach in your pocket as you start healthy eating habits. Learn More About Jump-Start To Eating Healthy About Me  I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping soccer moms find Nutrition Confidence by making eating healthy an easy option for their busy season of life. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.  Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Holidays can bring stress in general, but when you're on a journey to better health, they can be even more stressful. Throw a holiday revolving around eating pie in the mix, and oh, that stress goes higher. Let's chat about why it doesn't HAVE to be high this week and how to handle those conversations.

Gut health is something that virtually everyone should be working on. However, many of us don't even realize how messed up our gut truly is. As someone who has spent the better three years researching and learning about gut health, you would think I know the signs when something is off. LOL. I chose to ignore some of them after having COVID earlier this year Fall. Today on the podcast, I'm sharing a little bit about what I've been going through over the last month and how it relates to you. COVID and Gut Health At this point, research is starting to show how COVID affects your gut. I was lucky in January to escape the gut piece, but it wrecked my hormones. It took almost 5 months for my hormones to settle back in. My little guy and I got COVID in September, and my head immediately went to my hormones. Not my gut. I ignored the signs that were popping up. It took a trip to urgent care to make me connect all of the dots. Thankfully we ruled out the serious stuff, and they sent me home with a diagnosis of inflammation in my intestines. What I'm Doing For My Gut Health With everything going on, I've gone back to a strict diet after talking to my doctor. We've eliminated gluten and dairy (two strong triggers for me, not necessarily everyone). Through this, I'm trying to get my vegetable intake back up to what it was in the Summer. I've increased my water intake to help keep things moving, IYKYK. Supplement-wise, I've also added in turmeric, as it can help with inflammation. What Can You Do For Your Gut Health? Start to learn about your body. I will forever preach food journaling because it can help you learn so much about your body. Start paying attention more. Start listening. What is your body trying to tell you?

1 in 10 Americans eats enough fruits in vegetables in their daily lives. It's an often overlooked yet easy piece of our health. Increasing your fruits and vegetables can increase the number of vitamins and minerals you eat daily.  Where do you think you fall with your fruit and vegetable intake?  Today on the podcast, we will:  Bust some sugar myths about fruit and vegetables.Talk about how to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet.Break some news about greens & red powders.  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Learn How to Eat For Your Body ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Stop guessing what food is causing your weight gain, bloating, indigestion or pain. Instead, take a step back and learn how to eat for your body in my FREE introduction to food journaling, 5-Day Food Journal. ▶ DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FOOD JOURNAL: http://www.listentoyourbodyjournal.com

"I'll start in January" is one of the most common phrases I hear these days.  It's so common that I created a FREE community to kick-start our health during the holiday season.  This week I am sharing my story of eating 16-20 cookies on December 16th and weighing in for a fitness contest on December 17, 2013. While it might seem crazy, this moment changed everything for my long-term health journey.  It started with little changes and little habits to add up to significant results.  Do you still think it's not a good time to put your health first? Listen to this episode and let me know what you think.  Don't wait until January, your health is more important than that. Come join our free Kick Start a Healthy Holidays Community and join us for November to focus on those little habits.

Building a long-term healthy lifestyle can be overwhelming. Take one look at Pinterest, and you can see 1000 different rules about how you should eat, move, etc.  The truth is, most of those come back to 3 core habits:  MovementHydrationWhole Foods Ultimately, these three core habits will build the foundation for a healthy lifestyle, no matter your goal. A goal, such as having more energy, could result in weight loss. A goal to reduce cholesterol could result in more energy.  Habits take an average of 66 days to become actual habits. What you do now will play a part in how your 2022 wraps up.  If you are ready to focus on these three core habits, come to Kick Start a Healthy Holiday Season with the Be Your Best Self Community. Starting on November 1st, we will focus on THREE core daily habits: drinking your water, moving for 30 minutes a day & eating a vegetable. 😉. All for free, you get recipes, motivation, tips in the kitchen, and two awesome giveaways (hint: one is a free month of nutrition coaching).

One of the most underrated ways to stick to healthy eating habits is meal planning and prepping.  Sometimes meal prep can get a bad reputation of being a boring way to make lunch for yourself or a way to waste your Sunday afternoon.  However, meal prepping can make life easier, help you stay on track with your goals, and take A LOT of thinking out of your week.  There are so many levels of meal prep, and it doesn't have to be an all-in, waste your Sunday situation.  Let's chat about it!  Tell me in the comments on Instagram, what level of meal prepper are you?  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Join Me Live Each Wednesday:  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▶ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/kristinlongacre  ▶ FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/beyourbestselfcoachingllc  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Learn How to Eat For Your Body  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Stop guessing what food is causing your weight gain, bloating, indigestion or pain. Instead, take a step back and learn how to eat for your body in my FREE introduction to food journaling, 5-Day Food Journal. ▶ DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FOOD JOURNAL:  http://www.listentoyourbodyjournal.com

Did you know you are 65% more likely to hit your goals if you have someone to be accountable to? Today I shared my story of having an accountability partner and the difference it made in my health journey nine years ago. I also shared three ways you can find your accountability partner that doesn’t involve begging 😜 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Join Me Live Each Wednesday: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kristinlongacre ▶ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/beyourbestselfcoachingllc ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Learn How to Eat For Your Body ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Stop guessing what food is causing your weight gain, bloating, indigestion, or pain. Instead, take a step back and learn how to eat for your body in my FREE introduction to food journaling, 5-Day Food Journal. ▶ DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FOOD JOURNAL: http://www.listentoyourbodyjournal.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Group Coaching - Nutrition Confidence: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Are you ready to overcome the diet roller coaster and heal your body while building confidence in your nutrition through 6 weeks of group coaching? The first three people who DM me the word “nutrition” will get a coupon to save 20% (that’s $80!) on this round of Nutrition Confidence! We start on Monday, October 3rd! ▶ http://www.nutritionconfidence.com

Trendy diets are not a long-term solution to your health concerns. Whether it's weight loss, cholesterol, or something else, Keto isn't going to solve that problem forever. Neither is paleo, weight watchers, colored containers, or a magic shake.  If you don't understand how your body reacts to certain foods, you won't be able to heal your body long-term.  When we feel bloated, miserable, struggling with brain fog, anxiety at its peak, filled with acid reflux, etc., after eating a meal, our body is trying to tell us that something isn't right.  You can ignore it, tell yourself it's unrelated and move on... or you can do something about it. Sunday night, I'm hosting a free workshop to teach you EXACTLY how to listen to what your body is trying to tell you.  Learn more at https://beyourbestselfhealthcoaching.com/p/eat-for-your-body-workshop