“Interviews with a dozen people on how they went about losing significant amounts of weight show they found a reason to begin losing weight, made major lifestyle changes, and focused on diet and exercise. The dieters also found a support mechanism, which registered dietitian Samantha Cassetty said is a critical component of weight loss.”- NBC News (1/19)
Read MoreI feel so much better- not just in the gym, but everywhere! I am making intentional, purposeful, delicious nutrition choices to fuel my body with what it deserves. I am not on a diet. I have changed the way I eat…forever! Thank you, Madison!."- Heidi
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a good steak?! This is one of my favorite family recipes. I hope you enjoy it too!
Read MoreCarrots are sooooo good for you… and delicious! This recipe has a few added ingredients to make your carrots taste even better!
Read More"I’ve always had trouble sticking to any workout program or “diet”, and have always had a weight issue. I’ve done Jenny Craig, beach body, Kayla’s Sweat workouts, and just counting calories. Nothing has ever stuck and the weight always came back. I finally decided to try Muscles by Madz after my SIL recommended her MONTHS prior to doing it. My brothers wedding was 12 weeks away and I was Maid of Honor so I needed to be happy in the dress standing next to the bride and groom.
Read More"A growing number of dietitians, nutritionists and therapists are embracing the concept of intuitive eating, which places less emphasis on weight and focuses more on other measures of well-being, as well as rejecting notions of "good" and "bad" foods. Intuitive eating still emphasizes good nutrition and aims to change people's relationship with food."- The Atlantic (2/22)
Read MoreThis fruit and pasta salad is AMAZING!
Read More"Working out has always been the furthest thing from my mind and you can ask everyone I know how true this is. I was already very active growing up with cheerleading and never really struggled with my weight. Then I welcomed my mid 20's where my metabolism started to slow down…
Read MoreLet’s break it down and keep things simple:
Don’t rely on willpower. Avoid creating temptations. Instead of buying chips/cookies at the store and trying to stay away when you get home, don’t buy them. Rather than leaving baked goods out on the counter where you encounter a visual reminder each time you walk past the kitchen, put them away in a covered cabinet. There is no need to create greater need for strong willpower!
“Reaching out to Madison to prepare for an upcoming audition was one of the best choices I have ever made! I felt more prepared and more confident than ever before and I can honestly say most of that was from working with Madison. It was extremely hard for me to swallow my pride and admit that I wasn't able to change my lifestyle on my own. I had been struggling to tone up some trouble spots and thought I was making healthy choices, but I wasn't seeing results.
Read More“I have always considered myself to be fairly fit. I was a competitive gymnast in high school, and during that time I could “eat whatever I wanted” and still be at the top of my game. But, my inconsistency with eating a healthy diet through my teen years led to a very unhealthy cycle of eating through college and then into my adult life – eating “healthy” for a few weeks, and then eating all the treats and tasty foods with the mentality, “I earned this,” followed by guilt.
Read More“Healthy people generally follow four dietary habits, such as keeping their meals basic and choosing some foods for their healthfulness rather than taste, writes registered dietitian nutritionist Christine Stirparo. These people are open-minded in trying new foods, and they choose long-term healthy diet strategies, Stirparo says.”- Food & Nutrition Magazine online (8/20/18)
Read MoreHere are 5 “snack sins” you won’t want to commit:
Read MoreLet’s start by getting one thing straight: the term “snack” refers to a smaller amount of food eaten between larger meals. It is NOT synonymous with highly processed, pre-packaged foods.
Read MoreA lot of people think that sushi is off-limits the second they start their “diet”. I’m not quite sure why this is, other than the fact that most people assume that every food they enjoy is inherently “bad” for them.
Read MoreBreakfast is commonly referred to as “the most important meal of the day” and with good reason. Those who eat breakfast typically boast a nutritional status superior to those who opt out of a morning meal
Read MoreFirst and foremost, do not label pizza as a “bad” food! The second we label anything as “bad” or “off-limits”, we crave it 10x more. It’s just human nature! Second off all, here are my rules of thumb when it comes to ENJOYING pizza:
Read MoreSo many people think they can’t go out eat without totally disregarding their commitment to healthy eating. When dining out is automatically viewed as a “cheat meal”, it creates a mindset that makes you feel the need to go cray cray.
Read MoreIf you haven’t heard of probiotics in today’s wellness rage, you mayyy be living under a rock. Probiotics are live bacteria (and yeasts) that feed your healthy gut bacteria, thus improving the function of your digestive system.
Read MoreHave you had days like this? You pick up your daughter from school and rush her to swim practice. Your spouse scurries home from work and scoops up your son for a soccer game. At 8:00 PM, you’re finally done with the day’s activities.
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