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Eat More, Feel Better

Eating frequently throughout the day is beneficial to keep mood and energy high, blood sugar levels stable and help with increased metabolism and weight loss. If you can remember to eat something every 3-4 hours, you can benefit in many ways.

Fueling up first thing in the a.m. is easy. Here is an idea of how a typical day should look:

Your first meal is at 7:30. Grab a hard-boiled egg with ½ apple or plain oatmeal with a scoop of peanut butter mixed in with berries on top.
The next meal would be around 10:30. Make sure each “meal/snack” has protein. Controlling your appetite with healthy snacks should be done twice a day. For example, cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, walnuts, berries, apples and cheese. Eating twice in the morning means you’ll take in fewer calories overall and not overeating at breakfast helps start your day without feeling over stuffed.
Lunch is around 12-1:00. Goal for lunch is to take in as many nutrients as possible. Vegetables, beans, lean meat, nuts, fruits. Think soups and salads.
Snack again around 3:00-4:00. This snack is probably the most important. It prevents overeating at dinner and after dinner.
Dinner at 6:00 or 7:00. This may seem late to some. I recommend eating 3 hours before bedtime so this may be different for everyone. Many find that if they eat too early then they get hungry right before bedtime which can interfere with sleep. Goal for dinner is to keep portion sizes down. Think leafy greens and other vegetables, lean meat, fish, beans and legumes. Start with the greens and lean protein like fish for heart healthy omega 3’s.
If the snacks are calling your name at night, try non-buttered popcorn or Greek yogurt.

This may seem like a lot of food to some. Most people I meet with are not eating enough and discover the difference in how they feel when they start eating more frequently. I recommend to set a timer on your phone to buzz to remind you to eat at certain times of the day just like your meeting reminders. It’s never too late to try to eat more frequently to feel better inside and out!

Jennifer Doyle Vancil

Kris helped me gain new knowledge about nutrition that helped me lose weight. I had a lot of misconceptions around what was "healthy" and she helped me understand that not all proteins are created equal. When I made the decision to go gluten-free, she helped me figure out how to replace nutrients and get enough energy without wheat in my diet. I'm so grateful for the education and support she gave me.

Angie

Kris is amazing! She is very knowledgable on both nutrition and exercise and knows when to push me. But what I love the most about Kris, is that she understands real life. She is always so flexible and has the best ideas!!

Laura

Kris is an amazing Dietitian and trainer! She has helped me in one way or another over the last decade. She makes working out convenient and fun and always has new and creative ways to prepare nutritious meals. Her positive energy is contagious! I am a better person all around by having her as a coach.

Jacque

Kris Ball and her NuMuv Wellness business has been instrumental in my life for the past year. Following the birth of my second child, I was excited to dive into something that would help me feel energetic and get back to a healthy lifestyle. I have been attending her nutrition and circuit training classes on a consistent basis and I can honestly say that I feel great! Kris is warm and welcoming and she creates a positive and productive atmosphere for workouts. The results I have achieved are attributed to Kris's great combination of diverse full-body exercise programs, her expertise in diet and nutrition and her guidance in challenging yet achievable goal-setting. She is very committed to helping her clients succeed and her knowledge and leadership sets the foundation for a new healthier lifestyle. I would highly recommend Kris Ball and I am so grateful for all the ways that she has helped me!

Kelly

I recently found out that I was not only pre-diabetic, but I also have a gluten sensitivity. Kris instantly helped reassure me that these new diagnoses were NOT the end of the world, and gave me the simple and reliable advice I needed to work through the initial anxiety of having to change my daily nutrition. She is a great at listening to my needs and concerns, AND she is awesome to work with. I’m glad to have her in my corner! (Fort Collins, CO)

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I really enjoyed working with Kris. Her passion and love for nutrition is contagious. It was really helpful to have her as a guide and mentor on my health and wellness journey. So far I've lost 22 pounds in 6 months! Now that I am on my own, I feel confident moving forward as I continue to work towards my goals. Thank you Kris.