Welcome To Our Blog

Created by certified health coach: Ashley Carlotta, the Better Health by Accountability blog features healthy recipes, nutritional guidance, favorite workouts, and a candid look at how to make yourself a priority while balancing the crazy.

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Need some motivation or a bit of inspiration?

You won’t find details on crash dieting or the latest fads here. Instead, we’re dedicated to teaching you to connect with your body to eat for both nourishment and enjoyment — perfect for those trying to embrace healthy living in an uncomplicated and inexpensive way.

6 Signs You're Not Eating Enough Calories

Not eating enough calories goes way beyond hunger pangs. Whether your goal is to lose weight, maintain your current weight, or gain more, calories matter. Yes, partially because they can affect your weight and fitness, but also, because they have the very basic yet hugely important job of helping you stay alive. Consuming just enough won't cut it, as your body and mind will suffer in plenty of ways without the proper nourishment.

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4 Ways to Change your Relationship with Food

Maybe you picked up some habits from your parents, guardians, or siblings. Or, maybe you developed some of your own tendencies as a result of dieting at an early age or even trauma. Over time, our relationships with food evolve and develop into what they are today. How do we work to change that?

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That All or Nothing Mentality

Monday rolls around, and you think “Oh, shoot. I don't have enough groceries to prep my meals for the start of week. OK — I'll shop this week, prep all my meals, sort out my gym membership, and then I'll start next Monday. Dammit! How is it 7pm already?! When did everyone else leave? And how did I eat so many of those cookies? Ugh. This week is a wash and it's barely even started.”

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4 Week [DONE FOR YOU] Meal and Movement Plan!

Have you ever thought to yourself…💭 “Man, it would be really nice if someone could just tell what to eat and how to move my body on the daily”… “I just need someone to take the thinking out of it for me”…

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Why do we need protein, fat, AND carbs?

A nourishing, whole food diet will help balance neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine - the brain chemicals that help us feel full, happy, motivated and rewarded! Let’s talk about why we need all 3 macros…

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Accountability Coaching is Helpful even when you Don’t Have Much Weight to Lose

While many of us are trying our best, we know deep down when we aren't taking care of ourselves in the way we “should be” or want to. Some seasons are harder than others. Here are a few things my client shared with me before she began her 12 week journey…

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What should you eat after exercising?

Let's say you've just completed a rewarding workout session that has left you feeling invigorated and accomplished. 💥Woohoo – But your efforts don't stop there – what you consume AFTER your workout plays a crucial role in optimizing your gains 💪🏼, replenishing your energy stores 🏃🏼‍♂️, and supporting your body's recovery process 🧘🏼.

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I had NO idea that I'd ever become a Health Coach

I never planned on being a health coach at all. I'm a business major and worked in accounting/taxes for over 12 years. I've never really liked rules or people telling me what to do, so the fact that I'm giving other people guidance and perimeters to live a healthy life in moderation (without dieting) is still crazy to me. 

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