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Samantha McKinney

Thyroid Health: How to Identify Imbalances + Tips for Support

With Samantha McKinney, RD
Season 4, Episode 5

Thyroid issues are prevalent: An estimated one in seven people are affected, with even more suffering from an imbalance — and many not even aware that their thyroid is behind their symptoms. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, shares the signals our thyroid might be sending us, the tests to ask for, and the lifestyle habits we can implement in our daily lives to nourish and support our thyroids.

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What to Do When You’ve Fallen “Off the Wagon”

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

We all experience bumps in the road when going after health goals. Here’s how to make sure it remains a bump and not a derailment.

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3 Ways to Get Hydrated — That Aren’t Plain Water

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Try one of these three creative ways to boost your body’s hydration levels.

Paul Kriegler

Why Hydration?

With Paul Kriegler, RD
Season 4, Episode 2

Our bodies are 70 percent water, so maintaining a healthy body starts with sustaining healthy hydration habits. In this mini episode, Paul Kriegler, RD, explains why proper hydration is so essential for our health and how we can make sure we’re optimizing our water intake.

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How Procrastination Can Sabotage Your Weight-Loss Goals

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Plus, five ways to stop delaying your health and fitness efforts.

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7 No-Prep Convenient Snack Ideas

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Next time hunger hits and you’re short on time, try grabbing one of these healthy options.

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A Holistic Approach to Health — and Weight Loss

With Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Season 4, Episode 1

When it comes to building optimal health — including goals like losing weight — fitness and nutrition are often the two main factors that are associated with results. But there are many other lifestyle behaviors that influence your ability to reach and sustain your goals. Anika Christ, RD, CPT, joins us to take a comprehensive look, offering strategies for better health as a whole — and weight loss as a byproduct.

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5 Things to Do — and Not to Do — When Starting a Health Program

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

A Life Time coach shares the dos and don’ts she’s seen make the difference for clients when embarking on a new fitness or nutrition plan.

Pregnant woman in workout gear holding her arms over her head

How Do I Pick a Prenatal Vitamin?

By Callie Fredrickson

Learn about the importance of this supplement before, during, and after pregnancy, as well as how to select a quality one that delivers optimal supportive nutrients.

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Why Small Habit Changes Might Not Work For Everyone

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

While one-habit-at-a-time methods can be useful for some, many times a more holistic overhaul may be a more successful approach for getting you to your goal.

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Flavoring Grilled Proteins: 6 Rubs and Marinades to Try

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Ditch store-bought spice mixes and sauces for these healthy, simple recipes that’ll up the taste of grilled meats and fish.

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5 Truths Behind Weight Loss Success Stories

By The LTH Nutrition Team

Time and time again, our coaches see these five elements as being key to those seeking a weight-loss transformation.

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What’s Different About Weight Loss After 50?

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

By the time middle-age hits, many often seek a weight-loss goal — but a healthy, effective approach might look different than you think.

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Should You Use a Greens Supplement?

By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT

Learn why a greens powder may be a worth it way to boost your veggie intake — and what to look for when selecting one.

A mason jar salad.

3 Cold Summer Salad Recipes

By The LTH Nutrition Team

Layered in mason jars for tasty and transportable warm-weather meals.

A trainer assisting a client with using the InBody scale at Life Time.

Why This Scale Is the Best Way to Measure Progress

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

If you have a weight-loss goal, you probably want to look outside of the traditional bathroom scale to assess your success.

An illustration of a man running away from different foods, including a banana, broccoli, strawberry, and spinach.

Why Nutrition-Only Programs Rarely Work

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Looking for transformational results? Learn why nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle all play a pivotal and connected role.

Coach Anika doing a plank.

Coach Anika’s Fat-Burning Fourth of July Workout

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

With 13 moves with 50 sets, this do-anywhere routine is perfect for a pre-fireworks sweat.

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3 Risky Behaviors for Men’s Health

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Plus, solutions to help correct them.

The packaging for Life Time's men's multivitamin.

How a Multivitamin Can Support Testosterone

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Four reasons why a quality multivitamin can be a helpful tool in aiding in optimal levels of this critical hormone.

5 Signs Your Thyroid is Hindering Your Weight-Loss Efforts

5 Signs Your Thyroid is Hindering Your Weight-Loss Efforts

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

If you feel like you have healthy habits but are still struggling with your body composition goals, evaluating these signs will help you determine if your thyroid hormones might be the barrier.

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