BMI

The BMI is used to estimate body fat. Males with a BMI above 27.8 and women over 27.3 are considered overweight. Males with a BMI less than 20.7 and women below 19.1 are considered underweight. Of course these numbers are just an estimate. You should take into consideration your activity level, ratio of fat and muscle, and whether you are an elite athlete or competetive body builder. Call me for an appointment to discuss your BMI, daily caloric needs, and resting metabolic rate. Knowing these calculations can help you undertand how to lose, gain or maintain your weight.

Understanding Calories...

A calorie is a unit of measurment that measures the amount of energy in a food or beverage. How to count them and how to cut them are key to losing weight. It takes a deficit of 3500 calories to lose one pound.

Where to start?

Eating healthy is important for feeling and looking good, but it's not always easy making the right food choices. If you need advice contact me to make an appointment, 425-894-3015 or ammitchell@me.com

Tip for the day

I often get asked how to make a dessert low fat. Well, try substituting applesauce, plum puree, or pumpkin for 1/2 of the fat called for in the recipe. It will make your baked goods more moist and nutritious. Enjoy!

Emotional Eating

Emotional eating is a major factor in why and what we eat. Food offers comfort when we are alone, hurt, happy, anxious, depressed. Food is also often the center of our family and social universe. Meeting with a  nutrition coach can help learn new behaviors for dealing with these feelings and create a better relationship with food. 

Tip for the day

Choose foods that are natural or organic not processed. Natural foods contribute to weight loss, as they are generally lower in calories, have more fiber, and are more satisfying than the processed ones.

NW Nutrition Consulting

Now offering an individual nutrition coaching program to meet your specific goals and needs.