5 Tips for a Healthier YOU! With Emily Tills, RD

This episode runs on @WonderCowColostrum www.wondercow.com Use code DGV10 to save $$   AND    The Barnyard Language Podcast @Barnyardlanguage !  Stop by and tell them Val sent you!   Summary: In this episode, Val Lavigne interviews Emily Tills, a registered dietitian, about her journey and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Emily shares her personal experience with an eating disorder and how it inspired her to become a dietitian. She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic goals, focusing on long-term consistency, and building a support system for accountability. Emily also advises keeping favorite foods in the diet to avoid feelings of deprivation. She addresses common obstacles such as misinformation on social media and the tendency to compare oneself to others. Finally, Emily recommends drinking water based on body weight and finding enjoyable ways to stay hydrated. In this conversation, Emily and Val discuss the importance of hydration and protein intake for fitness enthusiasts. They also share their favorite ice cream flavors and holiday traditions. Emily provides valuable advice on making long-term lifestyle changes and emphasizes the role of a registered dietitian in providing personalized nutrition guidance. She also shares her favorite motivational quote: 'You have not failed until you've stopped trying.'   You can find Emily online @nurishedwithemily or at www.nourishedwithemily.com   Keywords: healthy lifestyle, registered dietitian, eating disorder, goals, consistency, support system, favorite foods, motivation, hydration, hydration, protein intake, fitness, ice cream, holiday traditions, long-term lifestyle changes, registered dietitian, motivation   Takeaways Set realistic goals and focus on long-term consistency for a healthier lifestyle. Build a support system for accountability and motivation. Avoid comparing yourself to others and be aware of misinformation on social media. Include your favorite foods in your diet to avoid feelings of deprivation. Drink water based on your body weight and find enjoyable ways to stay hydrated. Hydration is crucial for fitness enthusiasts, and the general recommendation is to drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day. Protein goals for individuals who exercise regularly depend on their goals and the type of exercise they do. Strength training may require higher protein intake. When making lifestyle changes, it's important to think long-term and focus on sustainable habits rather than short-term fixes. Working with a registered dietitian can provide personalized nutrition guidance and support. Favorite ice cream flavors and holiday traditions can bring joy and create lasting memories. The quote 'You have not failed until you've stopped trying' serves as a reminder to keep pushing forward and learning from setbacks.   Sound Bites "Motivation is a tricky one for us because we feel like we're going to wake up tomorrow and have all this motivation." "Nobody wants to eat chicken, broccoli, and rice every single day. That's not where you're going to feel most motivated or excited about either." "Motivation is going to come out of nowhere, it's just not going to happen. But I think this comes back to taking that pressure off of that perfection and taking that pressure off of like, I need to be 100% on the game all the time." "I look forward to my chocolate milk every time I get done at the gym." "Refuel with chocolate milk. It's the best way to go." "If you're really trying to gain strength, trying to keep your metabolism elevated because muscle mass will increase your metabolic rate, we really want to be on that higher side of protein." Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 02:24Becoming a Registered Dietitian 05:03Choosing a Career Path 08:07Supportive Family and Connections 11:12Tips for Starting a Healthier Lifestyle 29:26Staying Hydrated and Drinking Water 31:32Hydration and Protein Intake   **If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends**