Managing Stress During The Coronavirus Shut Downs & Working With Your Spouse

During this live recording, Nicole Aucoin, Founder of Healthy Steps Nutrition, and Dr. David Yudell, Licensed Psychologist, discuss managing stress during uncertain times.    Notable Tips: Focus on the positive, try starting and ending your day with gratitude  Focus on what you can control — nutrition, exercise, sleep, and connecting virtually Limit the amount of […]

4 Ways to Increase the Presence of Nutrition Programs at Your Facility

Imagine you are a new client walking in the door. Would you know that nutrition services are offered?  Here are 4 ways you can increase the presence of nutrition in your facility: 1. Make A Nutrition Board  A nutrition board will draw your client’s attention and highlight what you want them to be focusing on. […]

Introducing PWR!

A few weeks ago, I shared a story with you about an experience at my first bridal gown fitting. I witnessed a bride-to-be who was unable to fit into her dress with less than 3 weeks until her wedding. Her weight loss plan was not working for multiple reasons, and time was running out. The […]

3 Tips for Overcoming The Most Challenging Workouts

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Myth Buster Monday: Carbs are BAD!

One thing we hear on a daily basis from our new clients is that carbs are bad. This is a MYTH! Our body needs carbs! Carbs are our body’s main source of fuel and our brains live off carbohydrates. They are an important source of fuel for workouts and every day functions. Some carbs cause more of […]

Fun Fact Friday: Portion Distortion!

You can eat all the right things but in the wrong amounts and not achieve your goals. We have seen hundreds of clients eating “clean” and only the best foods yet they are frustrated because they are not seeing the results they want. What is going wrong? Portion sizes tend to be one of the toughest […]

The Most Rewarding Program at HSN!

Over the years, we have helped hundreds of kids take control of their weight through proper diet and exercise. We have partnered with local pediatricians, pediatric gastroenterologists and pediatric endocrinologists to help them provide a solution for a growing epidemic in the United States: childhood obesity! When working with kids, we design customized plans to […]

Donuts After Workouts?

Main Points:  Don’t workout on an empty stomach If you do CrossFit first thing in the morning, have a liquid form of carbs & protein Examples of Pre-workout snacks: Shake with almond milk Fruit puree with protein powder Greek yogurt Hydrate BEFORE you get to the gym Bring something with you to have after your […]

New Year, New You

With the start of a new year, it’s a good time to sit down and write out your new years resolutions and goals. You want to set SMART goals. S: specific M: measurable A: attainable R: realistic T: time specific Here are some tips when you are writing down your SMART goals down: Look at […]