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logged_out Fitness Guide Success Tips Lose It! Blog Nutrition Plan - October 2nd, 2020 Why We Crave Sugar And How To Beat The Cravings As we navigate our way through quarantine, many of us might notice that we’re craving sugar a lot more than we usually do. From Whole30 to the 30-Day No Sugar Challenge, many of us have been trying to cut back on the sweet stuff, and recent events are probably making it a bit harder to […] - October 2nd, 2020 Baked Pumpkin Pasta with Brussels Sprouts Looking for more ways to get your pumpkin-fix? Take a break from pumpkin-spiced lattes and pumpkin breads with this cheesy baked pasta. So, what makes this recipe healthier than your average baked pasta? Swapping in whole wheat penne noodles for extra fiber Using nitrate-free chicken sausage rather than higher fat ground beef or traditional sausage […] - October 2nd, 2020 Protein-Packed Overnight Oats: 3 Ways Posted by Kelli McGrane, RD Overnight oats are an easy way to pack some serious nutrition into your morning. Plus, they can be made ahead of time, making them perfect for meal prep and busy mornings. To keep you full until lunch, all three of these options contain healthy fats, no added sugars, and at least […] - September 24th, 2020 What Is The DASH Diet? The DASH diet was created in the 1990’s as a way to give patients a nutrition guideline to adhere by and help reduce blood pressure without the use of medication. An acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, the DASH diet has since been shown help reduce blood pressure and lower blood glucose levels, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol level, […] - September 24th, 2020 Low-Calorie Pumpkin Spice Drink As the weather cools down and you’re gearing up for fall, this drink will warm you up and satisfy your pumpkin spice craving while adding a hidden (okay, so it’s not actually that hidden ) veggie to your day. This low-calorie pumpkin spice drink is easy to make and just requires a few ingredients. Bonus: It’s […] - September 24th, 2020 Jonny Simply Started With Calorie Tracking to Kick Off His 72 lbs Weight Loss Journey Jonny is a 33 year-old Building Commissioning Project Coordinator from Carolina, RI, who typically turned to eating for comfort. Through tracking his food and incorporating new nutrition habits as he progressed, he shed 72 lbs and has tons of energy. From: Carolina, RI Starting Weight: 260 lbs | Current Weight: 188 lbs | Weight Lost: 72 lbs Tell us about your […] - September 1st, 2020 15 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget Whether you’re new to healthy eating or looking for ways to cut back on your grocery bill, I’m sharing 15 tips for saving money while still sticking to your eating goals. 1. Meal plan Meal planning is one of the best ways to save money. Sure, it requires setting aside time once a week to […] - September 1st, 2020 Spilling The Tea on Starbucks™ New Iced CoconutMilk Drinks Even though summer is coming to an end, café’s and coffee spots are still bringing out their pretty, summer-themed beverages right before “pumpkin spice” season hits. As I was putting in my most recent coffee order, I noticed that Starbucks™ had new, colorful, and seemingly refreshing beverages: Iced coconutmilk drinks. Flavors include Guava Passionfruit, Pineapple […] - July 20th, 2020 Grain-Free Granola Bars Crunchy, nutty, and slightly sweet, these grain-free granola bars are the ultimate energizing snack! While we have quite a few great homemade granola bars on Lose It! (the Almond Butter Flax Seed Bars are my personal favorite), we’ve gotten quite a few requests to make a grain-free option. Which brings us to these bars! After […] - July 20th, 2020 Why Your Weight May Be Fluctuating (And Why It’s Not Worth Stressing About) We’ve all been there. You get on the scale one day, feeling like all your working out and healthy eating has paid off, only to see your weight has gone up. While it can be discouraging to see the scale oscillate, the reality is that weight fluctuations are common and, usually, not worth worrying and […] - July 20th, 2020 Grilled Pineapple Chicken Sandwich This grilled chicken sandwich with pineapple and guacamole is the perfect summer lunch or dinner! If you’re looking for an easy recipe that’s packed with flavor, look no further! You’ll love this chicken sandwich recipe as it’s: A great excuse to fire up the grill. Can be prepped a day ahead of time. Makes for […] - April 23rd, 2020 5 Healthy No-Bake Treats Made With Pantry Ingredients With all the meals we’re making at home right now, the last thing we want to do at snacktime is turn on the oven or stove and cook. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to satisfy your snack attack, you’ll love these simple no-bake recipes! Easy to make ahead of time, these […] - April 23rd, 2020 Gluten-Free, Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Whether you’re gluten-free, paleo, or want to experiment more with gluten-free flours, this low-carb, banana chocolate chip bread has become a regular staple in my baking rotation. This coconut flour banana bread recipe is: Vegan Gluten-free Low-carb Paleo-friendly Essentially, if you have several dietary restrictions in your household, friend group, or workplace, it’s a safe […] - April 2nd, 2020 Weightless Workouts: 11 Household Items That Make Perfect Weights Don’t have a home gym? No problem! You can get and awesome workout and break a sweat with the tools you’ve already got around your house. (Psst: If you’re looking for a full body workout to do at home, try this one!) Here are a few of our favorite tools to use when we want […] - April 2nd, 2020 A Dietitian’s 12 Favorite Quick and Easy Breakfasts Whether you’re still half asleep in the morning or have kids running around, it can be helpful to have a few breakfast ideas that are quick to put together or can even be made ahead of time. Below are 12 of my go-to quick and easy breakfasts, including store-bought and homemade options! While they’re all […] - March 24th, 2020 A Full Body/Cardio Workout You Can Do At Home With many of us stuck at home under quarantine or practicing social distancing, we need to develop creative ways to change up our exercise routines and keep things fresh. Will 2020 be the year we all perfect our planks? A 62-year-old just broke the world record by holding a plank for over 8 hours so […] - March 20th, 2020 6 Ways to Practice Good Hygiene to Protect Yourself and Others from the Coronavirus Whether it’s coronavirus, the flu, or even a common cold, practicing good hygiene is essential to avoid getting sick. Let’s talk about 6 ways you can protect yourself against the coronavirus when out and about. 1. Wash your hands frequently and properly. You’ve likely already heard this a hundred times, but it’s always worth saying again: […] - March 20th, 2020 10 Essential Nutrients for Supporting a Strong Immune System Amid COVID-19 Concerns by Kelli McGrane, RD Having a healthy immune system is critical for protecting against viruses like the coronavirus. And while there are many factors that go into a strong immune system, proper nutrition is one of the most important. Overall, the key to keeping your immune system in tip-top shape is an overall healthy, varied diet. However, there […] - March 19th, 2020 Nutritious Pantry Staples With the continued spread of coronavirus and increased measures to try to contain it, more of us may find ourselves spending more time at home. Whether you’re officially quarantined or working from home because of concerns around COVID-19, it’s not a bad idea to have some pantry staples on hand so that you can whip […] Nutrition Plan - May 27th, 2017 Filling 500 Calorie Meals If I had to classify this week’s meal plan with one word it would be simple (and I mean this in the best way possible). Fitness Guide - May 22nd, 2017 Running Guide: Weeks 3 and 4 Weeks 3 & 4 in the beginner’s running plan help you build on what you’ve learned and improve. Nutrition Plan - May 20th, 2017 Kid Friendly, Mom-Approved Meals M...