Best Life Health Coaching, LLC

Best Life Health Coaching, LLC Certified Health Coach &
Functional Therapeutic Diets Specialist
Reclaim Health 40+

06/12/2026

You need fiber and protein.

Everyone talks about protein, and yes—it’s important. But fiber deserves just as much attention.

Fiber does far more than keep you regular. Different types of fiber have different jobs in the body:

✅ Soluble fiber helps support healthy blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and feeds beneficial gut bacteria.

✅ Insoluble fiber helps promote regular bowel movements and supports digestive health.

✅ Fermentable fibers act as fuel for your gut microbiome, helping produce compounds that support metabolism, immune function, and overall health.

One of the biggest advantages of plant-based protein sources is that they often provide both protein AND fiber in the same package. Foods like lentils, beans, edamame, tofu, tempeh, and many seeds help you increase satiety, support gut health, and meet your protein goals at the same time.

Protein helps build and maintain muscle. Fiber helps support digestion, blood sugar regulation, gut health, and fullness.

The healthiest diets don't focus on one nutrient—they focus on getting all of them..

Before chasing the latest supplement or nutrition trend, ask yourself:

Are you consistently getting enough protein?
Are you consistently getting enough fiber?

Master the basics first. That's where lasting results are built.

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💡Mindset Tip of the DayYou can be in a good mood for no reason... or a bad mood for no reason.The truth is, your mind wi...
05/30/2026

💡Mindset Tip of the Day

You can be in a good mood for no reason... or a bad mood for no reason.

The truth is, your mind will find evidence for whatever you're looking for.

If you look for reasons to be frustrated, stressed, or miserable, you'll find them. But in the process, you'll miss all the small, amazing moments happening around you every day.

Instead, try being intentional about your mindset.

✅ Expect good things.✅ Look for the positives.✅ Notice the tiny wins.✅ Practice gratitude for the little things.

Life isn't perfect, but when you start paying attention to what's going right instead of what's going wrong, life feels a whole lot better.

Your mood influences your perspective. Choose one that helps you see the good.

The driving factors behind America’s metabolic disease epidemic are not a secret.The average calorie intake in the U.S. ...
05/29/2026

The driving factors behind America’s metabolic disease epidemic are not a secret.

The average calorie intake in the U.S. is now over 3,500 calories per day.

Average daily physical activity is under 20 minutes.

Hyper-palatable, energy-dense ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of those calories.

Chronic stress and regular alcohol intake only add more fuel to the fire.

This isn’t about blaming people. It’s about recognizing the environment most people are living in every single day.

The good news? Small consistent habits still work:• More whole foods• Adequate protein and fiber• Daily movement• Resistance training• Better sleep and stress management• Less alcohol and ultra-processed food

You do not need perfection. You need awareness, consistency, and a lifestyle your body can actually sustain long term.

05/28/2026

The hardest thing about nutrition and wellness is that you have to master the basics before anything else works.

Fancy supplements, detoxes, and trendy diets won’t do much for you if the fundamentals are missing.

The basics are what move the needle:
• Adequate protein intake
Aim for around 0.8 grams per pound of desired body weight.
• 25+ grams of fiber daily
• A calorie intake that supports your goals
Whether that’s maintenance, weight loss, or weight gain.
• Overall diet quality
Making sure your body gets the nutrients it needs.
• Sleep
7–9 hours consistently.
• Stress management
Walks, journaling, therapy, prayer, meditation, exercise — whatever helps regulate your nervous system.
• Strong relationships
Healthy connections with family, friends, and people you love matter more than most people realize.
• Joy and balance
Life is not meant to be constant restriction and punishment. Read a good book. Watch a funny show. Spend time laughing with people you enjoy.

You do NOT need to look like a fitness influencer to be healthy.

And you do NOT need a perfect diet.

If you follow a certain style of eating, understand WHY:

Keto may help some people maintain a calorie deficit more easily or manage blood sugar issues.

Plant-based eating may align with your health goals, ethics, or simply foods you enjoy.

Carnivore may improve symptoms short term for some people, but long-term evidence is less convincing. If certain foods bother you, work on identifying triggers and reintroducing foods you tolerate well.

The best diet is the one you can:
Be consistent with
Enjoy
Sustain long term
So eventually… you can stop “dieting.”

And then there’s the huge elephant in the room: physical activity.

If you aren’t moving your body daily and resistance training a couple times per week, you’re missing one of the biggest pillars of overall wellness.

Physical activity is one of the strongest predictors of: • Longevity
• Quality of life
• Chronic disease prevention
Stop chasing shortcuts and trying to “hack” your health.

Master the basics.

Build systems and routines that make healthy choices automatic.

Once the basics become habits, progress follows without fail.

05/23/2026

You do NOT need to fear carbs or obsess over every blood sugar spike.

If you’re eating balanced meals with:

✔️ protein
✔️ fiber
✔️ healthy fats
✔️ carbohydrates

…your body is already doing what it’s designed to do.

The problem isn’t one normal meal.

The problem is chronic undernourishment, ultra-processed foods, stress, poor sleep, and inconsistent habits over time.

Social media made blood sugar monitoring trendy for everyone...but for most healthy people, balanced eating handles glucose regulation just fine.

Stop chasing perfect numbers.

Start focusing on consistent nutrition, movement, recovery, and meals you can actually sustain.

Progress over obsession. 👏

05/15/2026

You do not have to “earn” dessert.

And enjoying food does not mean you failed.

The goal is learning how to include the foods you love without turning one treat into an all-day spiral. 🍪

A healthy lifestyle is not built on restriction and guilt.

It’s built on consistency, balance, and habits you can actually maintain long term.

Dessert can absolutely fit into your goals:
✔ Fat loss
✔ Muscle building
✔ Better health
✔ More energy

One dessert does not ruin progress the same way one healthy meal does not transform your body overnight.

The bigger issue is often the overthinking around food. Constantly labeling foods as “good” or “bad” can create an unhealthy relationship with eating and lead to all-or-nothing behaviors.
Orthorexia — an obsession with “perfect” eating — is real, and many people don’t realize they’re falling into it.

Instead:
• Focus on portion awareness
• Prioritize protein, fiber, and nutrient-dense foods most of the time
• Enjoy desserts mindfully without guilt
• Get back to your normal routine afterward

Progress over perfection always.

Your goals should fit your life — not control it.

05/07/2026

The beginning is always the hardest part.

New habits, new routines, and lifestyle changes can feel uncomfortable because your brain is wired to prefer what’s familiar. But consistency changes everything.

It can take around 3 months for a new behavior to truly feel automatic and become part of your daily life. The things that feel difficult today eventually become “just what you do.”

Instead of obsessing over perfection, focus on the small actions:

✔ Hit your protein goal
✔ Go for the walk
✔ Drink the water
✔ Get the workout in
✔ Go to bed a little earlier

Success isn’t built in one perfect day.
It’s built by stacking enough consistent days together.

Pay attention to how many days each week you follow through on the little things you promised yourself you’d do. If you can keep checking those boxes week after week, progress is inevitable.

Consistency creates confidence.
Confidence creates lasting change.

05/03/2026

Lifting weights isn’t just about changing your body—it can change your state of mind, especially for women 40+.

When hormones start to shift, stress can hit harder and patience can feel shorter. Strength training helps regulate that.

Here’s how👇
• Lifting weights lowers baseline stress by improving how your body responds to cortisol
• It boosts feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin
• It gives you a controlled outlet to release tension instead of carrying it all day
• It improves sleep—which directly impacts your mood and emotional regulation
• It builds confidence, which shows up as calm, grounded energy at home

The result?
More patience.
More emotional control.
More capacity to respond instead of react.

You’re not just getting stronger for yourself—you’re showing up better for your family.

And yes… that might mean being a little nicer to your kids 😉

Strength training isn’t selfish.

It’s one of the most powerful forms of self-regulation you can invest in.

05/02/2026

Perimenopause brings real physiological shifts—one of the biggest being a decline in gut diversity.

But here’s the good news: your body can adapt when you support it the right way.

Focus on:
• Fiber-rich vegetables to nourish your gut
• Whole fruits in amounts that work for you
• Adequate protein to support metabolism, muscle, and recovery

It’s not just about what you eat—it’s how you move.

Incorporate:
• High-intensity training to support fat loss signaling
• Resistance training to maintain muscle mass and bone density

This phase isn’t about restriction without a reason—it’s about strategy.

When you align your nutrition and training with what your body actually needs, everything works better.

If you’re ready to turn this into a plan you can actually follow, health coaching can help you build a system, create structure, and develop habits that last.

Sustainable change isn’t quick—it’s consistent.

And it’s worth it.


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