It’s the same story every time. We get so excited to start a new diet or weight loss program. We are certain that this is going to be “the one” that changes everything. And then, even if it is going well, we find a way to fall off the wagon. Why does this happen? Are we sabotaging ourselves? Let’s take a look at some reasons why we fall off the wagon and some ways to overcome them! WE SET UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS By setting goals that are out of our reach, we are setting ourselves up for failure. We want quick and immediate results, hoping to lose 20 pounds in one month. Then, we are disap...

Let’s talk breadcrumbs. Have you ever looked at their ingredient list? We did and it was scary! Enriched flour (Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin Folic Acid), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Cottonseed, Canola), Brown Sugar, Honey, Molasses, Sugar, Corn Meal, Dough Conditioners (Mono and Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Soy Lecithin, Calcium Carbonate), Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives). AND that list is not even HALF of the ingredients for some of the commercial...

Here at GOLO, we all love infused waters. They keep us hydrated and they are also delicious! But what if you didn’t have to worry about using all the fruit up before it goes bad? The answer is to freeze the fruit in ice cube trays!

It’s time to commit! No more excuses!! We are almost half way through the year. Where are you with your weight loss goals? It’s time to check in with yourself. Are you where you hoped to be? If not don’t beat yourself up just stop, take a breath and recommit to your goals (and most importantly to yourself). Committing is about making a decision to be healthy and making yourself a priority. It’s about ending the relationship with your excuses. Who is with me???? Here are some ways to support your commitment to your weight loss, to being healthy and to YOU! • Make the decision - This is your ...

We all have heard it – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is there any truth to this statement? The answer is YES! Here’s why: • According to the American Heart Association, people who eat breakfast tend to have lower rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. • If you don’t eat breakfast, you are more prone to overeat later in the day. • Eating in the morning could lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes, by helping to avoid too many glucose spikes. • People who eat breakfast tend to be more active during the day, due to the energy they are consuming. • It m...

There is a lot of information out there about weight loss. It can be hard to recognize myth from fact. So today, we are going to bust a few weight loss myths for you! Healthy food always costs more- This is just not true. If you go to the grocery store, you will see that the junk food costs a lot more. The less fat I eat, the better- There are good fats and bad fats. The good ones, like omega-3 fatty acids, which the body cannot produce on its own, help with brain function and development and research even shows that they can help fight other ailments. If it says “organic,” then it must...

Between grocery stores, farmers markets, and our favorite restaurants, we have access to a lot of food. Unfortunately, so much of it goes to waste. The good news, however, is that it's super easy to reduce your food waste. Here are a few tips on how to reduce your food waste. Buy what you need- Buy loose produce so that you do not end up with more than you need. Purchase grains, nuts, and spices from bulk bins so that you can measure out what you need and don't overbuy. Buy 'odd' looking produce- Many fruits and veggies are thrown away because they do not look how that particular food is...

If you saw ‘Natural Flavors’ listed on an ingredient label what would you think? Doesn’t sound so bad, right? How could anything labeled ‘natural’ be bad for you? According to the FDA, "The term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy p...

It’s summertime and some of us are planning on going away on vacation. You might be wondering, “How am I going to stick to the GOLO plan while away?” Here are some helpful tips! Plan, plan, plan- If you plan your meals and go shopping before-hand, you will not find yourself “stuck,” and therefore more likely to grab something convenient and unhealthy. Figure out what types of food that you want to bring with you and how much you will need. If you are flying to your destination, make a list of what you will need to buy once you get there. Also, dry foods are allowed to be taken on planes! H...

At GOLO, we love spices! Who doesn’t? Without them, all of our food would be bland. You may think that the spice blends on the grocery store shelves are safe but unfortunately, that’s not the case. Believe it or not, many spice blends contain very harmful ingredients. They contain MSG, anti-caking agents, artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives, soy and corn derivatives that are mostly likely GMO. Mostly spices are also “sterilized” with small doses of radiation. (Eeek!) It’s super easy to make the blends that you find at the store and what’s better is you’ll be saving money! T...