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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.

Looking for helpful health tips?
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.

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Changing Habits Takes Time and Muscle Weighs More Than Fat

Five pounds of fat and five pounds of muscle weigh the same, but muscle takes up less space (and it means you're getting stronger). These metrics help you see body composition changes and will motivate you to keep going. Most people quit when they don't see the scale going down as quickly as they “think it should”. 

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RECIPE ROUND-UP! Easy healthy meal ideas for weight loss. Good nutrition should be fun!

If the food you are eating is boring and bland, chances are, you’re not going to stick to your healthy eating plan. We help our clients have sustainable weight-loss by encouraging eating foods they actually enjoy. Consistency and portion control is key while finding healthy alternatives along the way. I’ve got a recipe round-up for ya. Easy and simple dinner ideas with chicken and beef and other healthy recipes. Check out some of our favorites - you’re going to want to save this.

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How much protein do you need for fat loss?

Protein is important for weight management. It helps to keep us satiated, which equals feeling fuller for longer periods of time. As a result, we're less likely to overeat or snack on unhealthy foods between meals. This can help us maintain a healthy weight or even lose weight - if that is your goal! Read more to find out how much you need to be eating each day.

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How do you read a nutrition label!?

When making better food choices for you and your family, it may not always be clear when roaming grocery aisles. When you pick up a box of cereal or can of vegetables, you’ll find a nutrition facts label on the package. You may not think to read all those tiny numbers; but taking a few minutes to understand them can do your health a lot of good…

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Should you save up your calories for later?

Suppose you’re “watching your weight” and you have a party coming up. You’re expecting a big meal to be served for dinner, and there will be open bar with lots and lots of “party snacks.” 

You’re not sure if there will be any healthy food there, but you are sure that you’re going to be in a festive, partying mood! What should you do? Should you cut back on food earlier in the day to make room for the big feast?

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3 Teas You Should Be Drinking To Reduce Inflammation & Stress Over 40 & Beyond

Inflammation is a natural immune response that your body has when it is under significant stress. If inflammation is a factor in so many diseases, it would make sense to reduce it, right?

Here are the top 3 herbal teas (paired with good nutrition) that you should be sipping to beat stress & inflammation in your 40’s and beyond.

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