Ginger Martinson Holistic Nutrition

09/20/2024

This might seem like a silly question, but I want you to take a moment and think about it.

If you’ve struggled to lose weight, with depression or anxiety, or a challenging health diagnosis and you’ve tried all the diets, read the books, listened to the podcasts, taken the pills, all the things, and you’re still struggling, it’s easy to feel hopeless and helpless and like you never will feel better.

Here’s the thing about getting better and feeling better, it’s going to look a little big differently for everyone. We all came to our current situation in a unique way and that means what it will take to get better will be unique to you.

But there are some hard and fast rules that seem to work for everyone, and that is because they’re things that our body needs in order to heal and to thrive.

Here are just a few things you can try that might get you a little bit of relief.

Regulate your circadian rhythm:

- Go to bed and get up at the same time every day

- Get outside first thing the morning for sunshine on your face and in your eyes

- Watch the sunset

- Turn off blue lights or wear blue light blocking glasses for at least 2 hours before you go to bed

Focus on eating a whole food diet:

- Center all your meals around protein, try and get at least 30 grams per meal

- Include healthy fats with your meals, things like avocado, olives, nuts, seeds, and coconut

- Eat fiber rich vegetables, these are typically the ones that grow above ground

- Reduce the amount of grains, high starch, ultra processed, and sugary foods you have each day

Move your body

- Get 3-4 workouts each week that includes resistance training

- Try and get 8-10k steps per day

- If you have a desk job, make it a goal to stand up and move around every hour

If you implement some of these tried and true practices into your daily life, you will likely start to enjoy some small wins and those small wins will propel you to keep going.

Sometimes all we need is a little bit of hope!

12/27/2023

A New Year is the perfect time to make positive changes to your diet to improve your overall health.

Here on social media you will see people promoting toxic restrictive diet-y kind of changes like low-fat, low-calories, and hours upon hours in the gym.

On the flipside you’re going to see the anti-diet culture that seems to want us to accept our current situation as fine/healthy, and any kind of restriction as bad.

Don’t buy into either of these! Getting healthy by making positive changes to your diet is the ultimate form of self-care and self-love!

You deserve to feel and look your very best, and that means properly fueling your body in a way that it can take the very best care of you!

Two things you can do that will immediately begin to improve your health are to start removing some of the processed food you’re currently eating, and instead replace it with whole food fruits, veggies, and protein.

The other is to add more animal products to your diet. These two things together will do absolute wonders for how you feel and how you look. And, I have a feeling you’re going to be pleasantly surprised at how quickly your body will reward you!

If you want to check out my free Powered By Protein Recipe Guide, I’ll provide a link in the comments below.

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07/10/2023

If you’re on the blood sugar roller coaster, life isn’t all that fun!

You’re likely dealing with mood swings, low energy, poor sleep, lots of cravings, and weight gain.

It might sound intimidating or even impossible to put some of these practices into place, but I can tell you from first hand experience, making the effort is so worth it!

And, you don’t have to do it alone! I would love to support you on your journey to better blood sugar balance. Send me a DM or check out the link in my bio and let’s chat!

06/02/2023

Tell me, does any of this sound like you?

✓ You snack or graze between your meals
✓ You need caffeine and sugar to get through your day
✓ You tend to snack rather than eat real meals
✓ You gravitate toward processed and sugary foods
✓ You have a "sweet tooth"
✓ You feel like your metabolism is slow
✓ You tend to eat something just before bed

If you checked a couple of these, your blood sugar is likely out of balance.

When our blood sugar is dysregulated, we feel out of control with our food. We often feel like our entire life revolves around food, we think about it all the time, and we're constantly frustrated with ourselves because we make bad decisions even when we have the best of intentions.

In my 28-day program, The Blood Sugar Breakthrough Challenge, I help you balance your blood sugar and get control over your food.

Healthy blood sugar levels are critical to good health, and I'm guessing you already know that. The problem you may be having though is, how in the world do you do it? There is so much conflicting information out there it can be next to impossible to know who to believe and what will work.

This is my specialty, balancing blood sugar. What I teach you in this program is what I teach my one-on-one clients that are struggling with blood sugar issues. They are always surprised at how effective it is. And fast! Many feel a difference within just a few days. Your body thrives on the right foods and will reward you richly when you start giving it what it wants.

Today is the last day to take advantage of 40% of this already low-cost program. Check out the link in the comments for all the details and feel free to come back here if you've got questions!

05/31/2023

Did you know 88% of the adult population in the US is metabolically unhealthy? 🤯 And sadly, most have no idea!

Poor metabolic health leaves us susceptible to many chronic health conditions such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, PCOS, NAFLD, dementia, Alzheimer's, and even certain types of cancer.

I'm not telling you this to scare you, I'm telling this so you know. And to tell you there is a lot you can do to avoid, and even improve these conditions.

A very common telltale sign of poor metabolic health is dysregulated blood sugar. Here are a few signs your blood sugar may be out of balance:

➤ Low energy
➤ Need coffee to start your day
➤ "Hangry"
➤ Cravings
➤ Weight gain/inability to lose weight
➤ Brain fog/inability to focus
➤ Joint pain/inflammation
➤ Wake in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep
➤ Mood swings

If this sounds like you, YOU'RE the reason I created The Blood Sugar Breakthrough Challenge!

This 28-day self-paced program gives you everything you need to balance your blood sugar, get rid of your cravings, lose some weight, and so much more!

I just officially launched this program yesterday and to celebrate, this week only, I'm offering 40% which takes the price down to $48. If you're interested, I highly recommend you grab it now! Because it's self-paced, you can start anytime, so no need to wait until you're ready.

I'll link to all the details in the comments below! ⇩

05/30/2023

You're going to think I'm exaggerating here, but in 28 short days, you can balance your blood sugar, reduce your cravings, increase your energy, improve your mood, enjoy better sleep, and likely even lose some weight.

What I learned, firsthand, but then over and over again with my clients in my nutrition coaching business is, that when we give the body what it wants, it rewards us. And it does it quickly! It's pretty incredible to watch, and even better to experience.

And this is where my brand-new program comes in, The Blood Sugar Breakthrough Challenge. I have been hard at work here putting this together and am so excited to finally be launching it out to the world.

In this 28-day self-study program, I teach you many of the same techniques I use with my one-on-one clients to get them moving toward their health goals. It's all tried, true and it works!

As a thank you for being here and being part of this community, I am offering a 40% discount through this Friday, June 2nd, which brings the price down to $48. I'll link below in the comments where you can learn all the details and get yourself signed up. Hope to see you there!

05/08/2023

“Metabolism” is more than just a buzzword when it comes to weight management. It’s a complex process that controls many important functions in the body.

From energy production to immune system function, your metabolism is involved in almost everything you do! By understanding how it works, you can make better choices to support your health and well-being.

Be sure and give me a follow so I can teach you how to give your metabolism some love so you can feel and function at your very best!

03/15/2023

For several years now I have been partnering with Fullscript, an online supplement dispensary, to provide my clients with the very best products on the market today.

Today and tomorrow I'm offering 20% off the entire Fullscript catalog for anyone who would like to stock up on their favorite supplements, or maybe even try something new.

I'll provide the link in the comments below where you can set up an account and receive immediate access to the discount.

Inside you'll find 200+ professional-grade supplement brands and recommendation protocols for some of my very favorite supplements that I use myself and often use with clients.

Happy shopping! 🛍️

03/14/2023

I grew up in the era of “low fat” and “fat free” everything! Fat was the enemy to be avoided at all cost. So much of the food at the grocery store proudly proclaimed “low fat” and “fat free” on the front of the package like a badge of honor.

What I didn’t know is that in order to make that food palatable, they replaced the fat with sugar. Honestly, even if I had realized this was happening, it probably wouldn’t have meant too much to me as sugar was given a free pass in terms of how much should be allowed in the diet.

I see this low fat/high sugar diet manifesting different symptoms in different people, but almost entirely across the board, it is showing up in some unpleasant way.

For me, it showed up as depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

For others it’s weight gain, digestive issues, joint pain, and brain fog.

Continued for too long , it’s likely to lead to something much more serious such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

All of this is because taking out the fat and increasing the sugar led to blood sugar imbalances.

It turns out, fat is our friend, and too much sugar is a recipe for disaster!

02/14/2023

It's been a while since I wrote a blog post, but I was feeling inspired, so I sat myself at my desk yesterday and got one done! 🖥️

And of course, I had to talk about insulin resistance, because what else would I talk about? 🤷🏻‍♀️ But, I did take a different angle! When I talk about insulin resistance, I'm typically focused on nutrition, and for good reason! It is where many people are struggling and where you're typically going to get the quickest results. But, it's not the only thing that can impact insulin resistance.

Exercise is also an incredibly powerful tool to have in your toolbox to improve your metabolic health. 💪🏻🏃🏻‍♀️

In this blog post, I provide a comprehensive guide on the power of exercise in reversing insulin resistance. From what it is, to the benefits of physical activity, and tips to get started on your fitness journey. 🙌🏻

So, whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out, head over to my blog (linked in the comments) and discover the secrets to reversing insulin resistance through exercise.