Common Sense Nutrition

10/05/2024

Still one of my favorite combos!

12/07/2022

New recipes completed and ready for feedback! This is over 50 recipes that are easy to follow, macro friendly, including weekly meal plan examples and even shopping lists to buy exactly what you need! If you want a copy, send us a DM and we’ll send it over to you.

05/09/2022

Fish tacos!! Anyone want the recipe?

04/17/2022

Celebrate today! Don’t worry about the foods. Take the day off and enjoy your family and friends! Happy Easter

04/15/2022

Happy Friday! Does your current program allow you to eat waffles every morning and still burn fat?

04/05/2022

Not all salts are equal!

03/20/2022

What did you have for dinner tonight? Show us some pics!!

02/28/2022

9 pounds of fat gone and she didn’t try to LOSE anything by cutting out the foods she loves. She forced her body to USE those 9 lbs of fat with the foods she loves and without any exercise. How is this possible? By simply leveraging the science behind how everyones body works and a little Common Sense. 😉 I have a feeling she’s just getting started!!
Huge shout out and congratulations to Sicilia K. Ortiz!!

02/11/2022

Summertime is just around the corner and a lot of people will be looking to shed a few winter lbs. Remember whatever you decide to stop eating to lose the weight, will find it’s way back to you when you start eating it again. Learn energy balance and you won’t have to “stop” eating anything!

02/11/2022

Here's one of our family favorites for you to try this weekend! Super easy and very flavorful. Give it a try, tag us Common Sense Nutrition and give your feedback. Happy Friday!!

01/29/2022

Contrary to popular beliefs, carbs don’t make you fat. When you understand energy balance, it leads to a balanced nutrition where nothing is off the menu.

01/22/2022

Flame Roasted Norwegian Salmon on toasted sourdough bread topped with Salmon Roe.

01/21/2022

When you need something sweet, Snickerdoodle protein pudding!

01/21/2022

Cast Iron Cauliflower & Spinach Frittata

01/15/2022

Salmon, Nature’s Rice Blend, Brussels Sprouts and Red Onions!

01/05/2022

01/03/2022

My top 6 fat loss tips!

1. Your body only requires a certain number of calories (food). If you consume more than what you need you will store the excess. No matter what ANYONE tells you this is the science behind how the body works.

2. Your body uses the calories (food) that you eat/consume first as energy before any excess (fat) from the over consumed (more than it needed) from the past.

3. Carbohydrates DON'T MAKE YOU FAT! This is a myth that so many people have used either out of purposely drive misconception or lack of knowledge. I would advise to cut down on refined carbs but not all carbs are equal and should not be treated as such. Now I'm not trying to pick on anyone here but remember I told you that some of the things you hear you may not agree with or may not like but it's the truth. All calories count and contribute to the total calories your body needs in a day. It's not the specific calorie or macronutrient that matters, it's the total that ultimately makes the difference when it comes to fat loss.

4. Eating unmeasured amounts of fats won't make you lose fat. Remember the body always uses consumed calories before stored (fat) calories. Here is the question that changed it all for me: "If you want your body to use the fat that you have on your body, and if scientifically it always uses what we eat as energy before anything stored, then why would it make sense to over consume the exact thing that I am trying to lose?" Now before you throw whatever device you are reading this on across the room, I’m not saying that healthy fats are bad for you and that you don’t need them. I'm simply saying that hopping on a trend thinking the amount doesn't matter is again going against how the body works from a scientific aspect.

5. Protein should always be a priority. The leaner the better! Protein is arguably the most important, yet most often overlooked of all macronutrients. It's not a primary source of energy like carbs and fats; instead, protein is what makes humans, literally! Everything from muscles and bones to microscopic cellular machines, hormones and neurotransmitters are derived from protein. With so many bodily functions dependent on it, it is clear that practically everyone could benefit from getting a bit more in their diets.

6. Hydration is crucial!! A study was done showing that 75% of Americans are in a state of chronic dehydration. Dehydration causes fatigue and it's said to be the #1 cause of midday fatigue. It has also been shown to put stress on cognitive function, concentration, short-term memory as well as increased feelings of anxiety and irritability. Hydration can also help boost your metabolism. Although the evidence is limited, your metabolism could benefit from drinking cold water. In fact, one study found that drinking cold water helped boost healthy men and women’s metabolic rate by 30 percent. The researchers concluded that the body expended more energy heating the cold water, which resulted in the boost in metabolism.