the kayla marie method
facts > fear
consistency > perfection
compassion > shame
consistency > perfection
compassion > shame
nutrition philosophies
All foods can fit into a healthy diet. Diversity is key, and fearing certain foods only leads to more binging, craving, and developing an unhealthy relationship with food & your body
We don’t cut out entire food groups unless an allergy or true intolerance is present, or you simply don’t like that food.
We focus on ADDING and increasing nutrient-density, not restricting.
If you have spent a period of time yo-yo dieting or restricting foods, we may spend a period of time in a “reverse diet” phase - where we consume Calories at maintenance in order to offset metabolic adaptation and repair your metabolism before inducing a fat-loss phase.
Nutrition plans are a collaborative approach. I do not prescribe specific foods into your diet or force you to eat in ONE specific way that may or not be helpful. I am not a Registered Dietitian, so I cannot prescribe an exact meal plan with specific foods.
We use an evidence-based approach, where research studies are evaluated, lifestyle is considered, and healing your relationship with eating is more important than eating “clean” - whatever that means anyway ;)
We don’t cut out entire food groups unless an allergy or true intolerance is present, or you simply don’t like that food.
We focus on ADDING and increasing nutrient-density, not restricting.
If you have spent a period of time yo-yo dieting or restricting foods, we may spend a period of time in a “reverse diet” phase - where we consume Calories at maintenance in order to offset metabolic adaptation and repair your metabolism before inducing a fat-loss phase.
Nutrition plans are a collaborative approach. I do not prescribe specific foods into your diet or force you to eat in ONE specific way that may or not be helpful. I am not a Registered Dietitian, so I cannot prescribe an exact meal plan with specific foods.
We use an evidence-based approach, where research studies are evaluated, lifestyle is considered, and healing your relationship with eating is more important than eating “clean” - whatever that means anyway ;)
fitness principles
We do not exercise to earn our food or punish ourselves.
There is no such thing as “fat-spot” reduction (IE: targeting the belly fat by performing ab exercises.)
Do not underestimate the power of walking and standing more throughout your day.
Strength-training builds bone density to prevent osteoporosis, strengthens your central nervous system & brain function, and leads to better overall outcomes for fat loss, longevity, and more enjoyment (for most people) than HIIT or cardio only.
Having more muscle is the only true way to increase your metabolism (more muscle , less body fat = “toning”)
Cardiovascular exercise is important for overall health and fitness, but is not superior for “fat burning”.
We focus on performance and consistency. Getting stronger & more fit over time & building a sustainable lifestyle.
Strength training at least 2-4x per week is plenty. Advanced athletes focus way more on quality as opposed to frequency. Recovery is important.
There is no such thing as “fat-spot” reduction (IE: targeting the belly fat by performing ab exercises.)
Do not underestimate the power of walking and standing more throughout your day.
Strength-training builds bone density to prevent osteoporosis, strengthens your central nervous system & brain function, and leads to better overall outcomes for fat loss, longevity, and more enjoyment (for most people) than HIIT or cardio only.
Having more muscle is the only true way to increase your metabolism (more muscle , less body fat = “toning”)
Cardiovascular exercise is important for overall health and fitness, but is not superior for “fat burning”.
We focus on performance and consistency. Getting stronger & more fit over time & building a sustainable lifestyle.
Strength training at least 2-4x per week is plenty. Advanced athletes focus way more on quality as opposed to frequency. Recovery is important.