Nuts and seeds are highly beneficial, but very energy dense. And not very filling. While people are on a weight loss journey, I always recommend recipes that use these ingredients, rather than just snacking on them plain. They end up getting far greater nutrition during the day with minimal extra effort - and have an easier time losing weight thanks to extra fiber, protein and portions of food that keep you satiated for 2-4 hours (grazing is the enemy for a variety of reasons). If you need help with fast, recipes, museum ingredients, or other beneficial fats, check out my AND/life app in your App Store. #healthyfats #weightlosstips #fitover50 #perimenopause #menopause #fitnesscoach #wholefoods #foodstrategy #weightlossstrategies

While fresh food you prepare yourself will generally be lower in sodium and almost always healthier, having a few frozen meals on hand might be a budget-friendly way to stay on track with your fitness goals if you're thoughtful about what you choose. #target #weightlosstips #busymoms #fitover50 #perimenopause #menopause #fitnesscoach #wholefoods #healthygroceryhaul #healthytargethaul #targethaul #targetfinds

Working on your health and wellbeing while tightening your budget? Use frozen organic fruits and vegetables in recipes instead of fresh. Often the preparation process makes the difference minor and totally worth the savings. #weightlosstips #busymoms #fitover50 #perimenopause #menopause #fitnesscoach #wholefoods #healthygroceryhaul #healthyrecipes #organicvsnonorganic #organicfood #organic

Just because foods have a certain amount of nutrients, vitamins or minerals doesn't mean all of that is bioavailable to you. Instead of supplements, learn to strategize recipes to help make real food from nature your first line of nutrition! If you would like these recipes and more, download my AND/Life app! I have tons of great stuff on there!! #weightlosstips #busymoms #fitover50 #perimenopause #menopause #fitnesscoach #wholefoods #healthygroceryhaul #healthyrecipes

Feeling your physcial strength and power immediately translates to mental strength right there in the moment. Next time you're stressed, try an arm workout and see what it does for you! #weightlosstips #busymoms #fitover50 #perimenopause #menopause #fitnesscoach #armworkout #athomeworkout #leanarms #armworkoutathome