Lisa Kilgour Nutritionist

In this week's #cutenessmondays is a sweet moment that happened this weekend . My 18+ year old cat, Sam (on the left), was having a hard day on Saturday. A very hard day. His much younger brother, Reggie (almost 2), spend hours beside him, supporting him through the hardest moments of the day. ...Reggie even left the super delectable food I was trying to tempt Sam with untouched all day. Just in case Sam changed his mind Sam is feeling much better now, he started to perk up on Saturday night and has spent the last 2 days eating up everything in sight. (he just finishing up his 3rd breakfast as I'm writing this).

In case you missed it yesterday - it's the replay from my brand-spanking new webinar, How to Tame Your Craving Monster Yes, it's okay to watch this while enjoying your favourite craving. You'll find out why enjoying a craving is a good thing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l77Yq7j80BY

My books are here! My books are here!! Eeeeeee!!! Want one too? <3 https://lisakilgour.com/undieting-bonuses

Ive heard it so many times: A healthy diet would be so easy if I didnt love chocolate so much. Or potato chips. Or pastries. Or anything delectable. Food cravings are an intense desire for food. Remember that word: intense. Its the intensity of a craving that makes saying no so hard to do, no matter how determined you are. You can use every ounce of willpower you have, but eventually, a moment will come when your willpower runs out, and youll indulge. ... Then, with that lovely, delectable food comes feelings of guilt and weakness and sometimes shame. Instead of enjoying this food you love, youre dripping in regret. But it doesnt have to be that way! When your body wants something so badly that you crave it, a reason is usually behind that craving. When you understand why youre craving something, all of the guilty feelings disappear like magic. So, look at this situation a bit differently. Instead of seeing cravings as something to power through, try listening to them and looking for the subtle clues your body is trying to give you. Inside Chapter 8 of my new book, Undieting, I lay out the underlying reason behind the most common cravings, including chocolate, sweets, salt, and evening cravings. PLUS! When you pre-order your copy this chapter will land in your inbox immediately! You dont have to wait! Be curious about your cravings and youll start to see them as an ally instead of an enemy <3 https://lisakilgour.com/undieting-bonuses

Could healthy eating actually besimple? Yes, it can. But the diet industry doesnt want you to know this. Instead, the diet industry has spent decades and millions of dollars to put that guilt-ridden little voice inside your head to tell you that you need to follow a strict diet to be healthy.... Food manufacturers love diet complexity as well. It allows them to process a food, strip it of most of its nutrients to extend the shelf-life, and then slap on a healthy label. Like low carb, high fibre, or high in protein. Anytime the food fashion changes (remember the low-fat 80s?), they just reformulate and watch the money roll in. High protein pasta anyone? Undieting takes off the shackles of confusion that the dieting industry has created. Andits simple. How? Because healthy eating is actually pretty darn easy. Well, it is if you focus on one concept whole foods. Whole foods have kept humans healthy for millennia. Theyre unprocessed, nutrient dense, and delicious. Theyre the food your body understands. Your body will never understand Doritos. Or gummy bears. Or Diet Coke. When we eat these kinds of food our body is hit with too much glucose, strong flavours, and other chemicals that it goes into a bit of a tailspin. For Doritos, the strong flavour should mean lots of nutrients (fresh veggies have strong flavours), but it gets noneso your body asks for more food. With Diet Coke, your tongue tastes a strong sweet taste, so it gets ready for a big glucose hit. But that doesnt comeso your body triggers a hunger signal. Instead, by eating whole food, food that your great-grandmother would recognize, your body understands what it is and feels more satisfied. Oh, and they also taste really good :) You dont need to count grams of protein, fat or carbsjust eat whole foods and your body will guide you to your proper balance. You dont need to count or restrict caloriesyour body will be naturally satisfied with less and your weight will balance on its own (slowly, but permanently). You dont need to follow any dietjust eat real food and enjoy it <3. My diet used to be 100% processed and now its mostly filled with whole food, but that didnt happen overnight. If your diet is like my old one, the best thing you can do today is to eat one fruit or veggie. Just one. Really taste it and feel your body light up. Then, tomorrow or next week or next month, try one more. Go at your pace and enjoy. Your body will thank you each and every time, making it easier and easier. Pure food bliss IS easy. No counting, measuring, or denying yourself. Just eat more real food. xo Lisa #undieting #whatanutritionisteats #diet #wholefoods #healthyeating

It's in moments of imperfection that real health is created . Yes, it's when you don't eat perfectly that you can learn the most about your own body's language. When I first started working one on one with clients, I noticed a common pattern; my clients would come to the second appointment feeling fantastic. ... Between the second and third appointments, though, life would happen. They would sit down, give me a guilt-ridden look, and say, I was away last weekend and ate a ton of junk food. Theyd wait for me to add to their guilt, but thats not how I roll. Instead, I would ask, So, how do you feel?. It was usually tired, foggy, and miserable. Then Id ask, What are you craving now? The answer was always the same, VEGETABLES! I never thought Id ever crave vegetables, but thats all I want! This example demonstrates the power of staying curious. With curiosity, you can learn so much when real life happens and gets in your way. Curiosity dissolves guilt on the spot, and it allows you to see whats really going on. When your healthy habits slip, you get an opportunity to reflect on how much better you felt before the slip. It gives you a valuable before-and after view! I quickly fell in love with the common appointment #3 slip-up. It became a powerful tool for my tool kit. Wanna know understand your body's unique language better? I lay it all out in my new book - Undieting. And the pre-order bonuses are on now . https://lisakilgour.com/undieting-bonuses

Your sugar cravings aren't a weakness...they're a request from your body. Your body is asking, as politely as it can, for something sweet for a reason. Discovering that reason can be your superpower https://lisakilgour.com/articles//11/sugar-sugar-everywhere

The New Hotness Game is my new favourite thing...and it's all about deep body love <3 Thank you Tamara Rae Logan - Shaker Mover Confidence Booster for bringing this idea into my life. YOU are the new hotness!! https://ideas.ted.com/if-youre-unhappy-with-your-body-just/

"Many people in larger bodies are active, healthy, and happy and many in smaller bodies are not. Some people may be able to improve their health by losing weight, but many others only believe they should lose weight because of the fatphobic message society is sending them. ...But it turns out that the weight = wellness mentality has a toxic effect on everyone, even thin people."

NEW UNDIETING BONUS now available! <3 A brand-spanking new bonus was added today - a full chapter all about cravings <3. Have you ever wondered why you crave certain foods? Is there a reason behind your chocolate or crunchy-food craving?... I see cravings as an important tool in understanding your body's language. I believe there's a reason behind every single craving, and I've put together all of the common cravings and what they mean into this chapter. ...and you'll get it immediately once you claim your bonuses! You don't have to wait until your copy arrives, you can dive into it today <3. If you've already pre-ordered the book - your copy will be landing in your inbox tomorrow. Keep an eye out for it <3. https://lisakilgour.com/undieting-bonuses

THIS is why diets don't work. Lemme lay it all out for you so you can say good-bye to this nonsense forever <3 Want to know more? My new book on Undieting talks in more detail about how to gain a deep understanding of your body's wants and needs and find the way of eating that's perfect for you <3. Pre-order bonuses are on now! Check them out here:... https://lisakilgour.com/undieting-bonuses See more

Just in case your day needed an injection of panda cuteness <3. (and all of my frustrations today seem easy compared to trying to rake leaves near panda cubs <3 )

September is all about Mental Wellness inside Your Beautiful Life 2020 has been quite a year so far and we've been talking about the collective grief and anxiety we've all been feeling inside our private facebook group. When I asked the group in the spring what topics they'd like me to cover this year, there was a resounding "Food to support mental health please!!"... I found the research for this masterclass fascinating. While we're only just beginning to understand how food, diet, and our gut affects our mental wellness, there is lots we can do to help support our mood. In this masterclass we look at the gut/brain connection, mood superfoods, lifestyle support, and supplements <3. But, what I think is the most important thing about this masterclass is the conversation that's opening up. We NEED to talk about our emotions, mental health, and our struggles. We all do! And normalizing these discussions is important <3. This month isn't about toxic positivity or just pretending everything is fine because that's easier. No. It's about real life feelings, real life anxieties, and real life sadness. Show up exactly as you are <3. You are welcome in the group exactly as you're feeling <3. If you'd like to learn more about Your Beautiful Life, click on the link below. You can stay just for this month or stay as long as you'd like <3. And, you'll have immediate access to this masterclass and 17 others...plus hundreds of recipes. Welcome to Your Beautiful Life. It's real life healthy living, made easy. <3 https://lisakilgour.com/yourbeautifullife

Whats your relationship with 1200-calorie diets? Does this seem reasonable to you? Or too abstract to visualize? Have you tried it in the past? How did you feel? ...Continue reading

First reviews are in! Thanks Wendy Goudie

Your body already knows exactly what it needs. Ignore diets and listen to your body. It will guide you to health .

PRE-Order Bonuses are HERE! <3 <3 <3 Have you ever read a health book and thought...that was interesting, but now what? What do I do with this info? Ya, me too.... I tried to make everything inside Undieting as action-oriented as possible. But, just in case I created your pre-order bonuses with you in mind <3. When you pre-order your copy of Undieting, you'll get TWO great bonuses: 1. Undieting Pop-Up Facebook Group In this group you'll get access to me (I love answering questions!) plus extra info, insider tips, and so much more. This is a pop up group, and it's available today until November 1st <3. 2. Undieting in Real Life - Digital Course I've laid out the step-by-step approach to undiet your life forever. You'll have unlimited access to this content and it'll be up the same day your book will be shipped to you (September 29th). You can go at your pace, however slowly or quickly you'd like <3. To grab your bonuses - Just click the link below and follow the steps <3 https://lisakilgour.com/undieting-bonuses

I'm making a batch of these delicious beauties before it gets too hot to turn the oven on <3. Do you have any food-related plans for this weekend? https://lisakilgour.com//recipe-amazing-black-bean-brownies

How to spot profit-driven dietary advice. ...it can be easy once you know a few little tricks . I'm going to take you behind the scenes of the dietary recommendations we've been told to follow for decades.... And, we'll jump into the back offices of the major grocery stores to learn about how they decide where to place the thousands of food items in the grocery store. With this bit of info you'll find grocery shopping so much easier. Want to know more? My new book on Undieting talks in more detail about the food politics that drives a lot of the federal dietary recommendations. Pre-order bonuses are on now! Check them out here: https://lisakilgour.com/undieting-bonuses

This weekend I got away...COVID style (a short drive away). My partner and I landed in a beautiful spot surrounded by trees. It was heavenly and a perfect way to recharge. Water & trees is my body's favourite way to unplug and relax. We also went ziplining, which is my second favourite way to relax. I love zipping along above the trees. Ahhh. What's your favourite way to relax? Have you had a chance to unplug and relax during this crazy summer? ...

Do you miss potatoes? Ya, your body probably does too. ...and they're not unhealthy, they're just out of fashion. Just like bellbottoms. They're not bad pants, they're just out of fashion. And one day, they'll be in fashion again. That's how food trends work too. The food industry needs change what's healthy and unhealthy every few years so you stay completely confused all the time. ... It's a great way to sell products, but it's a terrible way to live. Walk away from food fashion and into Undieting...it's pure food bliss <3. #undieting #lowcarb #noketo #healthyeating #foodbliss #whatanutritionisteats

The label says "high in fibre!" or "low carb!"...so is it healthy? We're entering the murky world of food marketing and nutritionism, and how food lobbies and political pressure has made it so hard to know what's healthy and what isn't. ...don't worry, the solution is pretty darn easy <3 ... Want to know more about this topic? I take a deep drive into food politics in my new book "Undieting - Freedom from the Bewildering World of Fad Dieting". Pre-order your copy today! Amazon Canada https://tinyurl.com/ybocsax8 Amazon US https://tinyurl.com/y9yqo8n2 Chapters/Indigo https://tinyurl.com/yarzw9k9 Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781628604108 Barnes and Noble https://tinyurl.com/ybqx49gr

The dog days of summer are officially here! The last week of July is my favourite week of the summer - its the week I always take off so I can enjoy the summer loveliness. If you're looking for me this week, youll find me here reading a book or on the lake .

Why do we vilify one macronutrient after the other? First fat, now carbs? Next...protein? I'm taking you on a dive into the world of macronutrients...and we'll see why most of the low-carb advice out there is just fashionable drivel My new book on Undieting is available for pre-order now!... Amazon Canada https://tinyurl.com/ybocsax8 Amazon US https://tinyurl.com/y9yqo8n2 Chapters/Indigo https://tinyurl.com/yarzw9k9 Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781628604108 Barnes and Noble https://tinyurl.com/ybqx49gr

Sometimes its fun watching people squirm (especially when its an important conversation) Check it out Nature's Fare Markets blog https://www.naturesfare.com/he/whats-your-poop-telling-you/

One thing I love about working from home is having lunch with this cutie . Meet Reggie - my adorable 1 year old kitten. He loves to sleep like hes passed out drunk and has a meow that sounds like a muppet. Its cuteness overload at my house

A little known fact about me - I LOVE answering questions <3. My favourite part during a public talk is always the Q&A at the end and my favourite thing to do is to hop on Facebook Live and answer a slew of questions :). This morning I got to hop on live and answer a bunch of amazing questions inside Your Beautiful Life's private group. <3... Today the questions were so fun, we talked about: - restless legs - soaking nuts, seeds, and beans - intermittent fasting - the calories in/calories out equation ...and so much more!!! The Q&A sessions gives me the opportunity to be the personal Nutritionist for every single one of the members. Anytime they read an article and wonder "is this true??" they can send it to me and I'll give them my professional opinion. Inside Your Beautiful Life you get a Nutritionist at your finger tips....who also love love loves answering your questions <3 Join the fun today :) https://lisakilgour.com/yourbeautifullife

This is how Im spending my Sunday . What about you?

Wondering if a new hot diet might be too good to be true? https://lisakilgour.com//20/4/20/5-red-flags-of-a-fad-diet

This weekend is a long weekend for many of us, the kinda unofficial start of summer, AND it's my birthday! To celebrate I wanted to share with you one of my favourite hot weather recipe <3. https://lisakilgour.com//recipe-refreshing-watermelon-juic

Pre-order your copy today! <3 And grab your pre-order bonuses! https://lisakilgour.com/undieting-bonuses... Amazon Canada https://tinyurl.com/ybocsax8 Amazon US https://tinyurl.com/y9yqo8n2 Chapters/Indigo https://tinyurl.com/yarzw9k9 Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781628604108 Barnes and Noble https://tinyurl.com/ybqx49gr

The first day of every month has become a favourite day of mine <3. It's the day a new masterclass is added inside Your Beautiful Life. To tell you the truth, sometimes I'm short on time and I'm doing the last minute changes the evening before, but I have to say, I really love the entire process. I really love sharing information. I really love helping people feel better. I love the challenge of making things as easy as possible, so no matter how busy a member is they can sti...ll benefit. And, I love connecting with this beautiful community and I love creating something special for them <3. This month was extra fun - the masterclass is about preserving, canning, and all of the ways of enjoying the amazing produce grown in the summer. And, because I like to teach what I know, I got to re-experience the fun (and the trials and tribulations) of canning. So far I've made two types of strawberry jam - the super easy and delicious chia jam, and a fully canned strawberry jam that uses a moderate amount of honey (instead of 7 cups of white sugar). My morning toast has been extra delicious lately <3. You can join the fun too! Monthly & yearly memberships are available...although the yearly memberships are only available until the end of today <3 <3 https://lisakilgour.com/yourbeautifullife

Are you tired of the guessing game that comes with the rollercoaster of fad diets? Have you had enough with the trendy health fads and felt confused about how to feel optimal, and keep it that way? I developed Your Beautiful Life because I saw my clients struggling with the same problems. My goal was to eliminate the loneliness and tedium of trying to do this alone. ... Education, support, and accountability can get you to your health goals. Thats what Your Beautiful Life is all about! Registration is NOW open! Click the link below to find out more > > https://lisakilgour.com/yourbeautifullife

Today I made delicious strawberry jam (sweetened with honey) to add to the July masterclass inside Your Beautiful Life. Were looking at all of the different ways we can preserve the amazing summer produce . ...my whole house smells like strawberries, yum!!!

This month Im celebrating the 1 year anniversary of my favourite way to spend my time. It was a year ago that Your Beautiful Life, my group nutrition program came to life. In the last year a group of amazing people have come into my life. They are the founding members of Your Beautiful Life and together weve created an amazing community. This program came to life after I sent out a survey to all of the lovely people on my email list. I asked them What would you like me t...o create? And this is what they told me "Lots of great foods to eat. Recipes included with very simple ingredients to find. Having the program include those foods we all crave sometimes like cookies or treats. Lots of different recipes to choose from so your meals never become stagnant." "Guidance on what and how to eat, supplements, and information on how my system works. I find the more I understand the easier it is to make changes" "EASY & SIMPLE recipes" "Step by step, manageable changes, measurable outcomes. Motivation + accountability. Affordable, straightforward." I got back so many wonderful suggestions that they filled pages and pages in my idea journal. All very inspiring ideas. All of these amazing ideas have been incorporated into Your Beautiful Life. Your Beautiful Life is a space where you'll get all of the support, ideas, and information you need to make real life healthy living a reality. There are 100s of recipes, monthly masterclasses, group support, and so much more!! I create what the members, thats YOU, ask for. Everything is driven by your needs & wants To celebrate the anniversary Ive brought back the special yearly price for a short time! Join today, the yearly option will be disappearing on July 1st! P.S. You can now choose your currency! US $ or Canadian $, whichever works best in your life https://lisakilgour.com/yourbeautifullife

Did you enjoy having the support of everyone in the group? Did it make this Undieting Challenge a bit easier? I think that having the support of a community of like-minded people makes any change or challenge so much easier. Thats why I created Your Beautiful Life, and a year after its first launch, this beautiful community keeps getting stronger ... Your Beautiful Life is a space where you'll get all of the support, ideas, and information you need to make your healthy life a reality. There are more than 200 recipes, 15 monthly masterclasses, group support, and so much more!! To celebrate our 1 year anniversary, Ive brought back the special yearly price for a short time! Plus, you can choose your currency! Special yearly option: $250 USD or $350 CDN Or, pay monthly: $25 USD/month or $35 CDN/month Join today, the yearly option will be disappearing on July 1st! https://lisakilgour.com/yourbeautifullife

Day 5 How to bring Undieting into your everyday life Weve all done such a great job at expanding our healthy eating boundaries this week. Its been an opportunity to do a bit of an experiment and see how your body feels when you up your fruit & veggie game.... Sonow what? How do you take these principals into your life every day? Thats exactly what were talking about <3. Tune in to find out! If you've enjoyed this week's challenge, you'll get this and so much more inside Your Beautiful Life <3 Special Anniversary Pricing on now! https://lisakilgour.com/yourbeautifullife

Its our Live Q&A session! Todays questions: - How many servings of fruits and veggies is recommended per day? And what is a serving? Different websites give different recommendations.... - Resources for healthy recipes and shopping lists? - What should I add to my smoothies? What healthy fats? - Pre-prepped veggies how long do they last in the fridge if I pre-chop large batches for stirfries? Got any more questions? Post them in the comments and Ill answer them all <3