About
Welcome to ‘A Healthy Slice of Life‘! I’m Brittany and this is my blog. I live my healthy lifestyle in the Lake Norman area, just north of Charlotte, NC.
If you’re new to the blog, let me introduce you to the main players:
Brittany
I have been fascinated by health and nutrition since I was in 6th grade and arranged the items in my mom’s pantry by fat grams per serving. Thus began my love/hate relationship with food and the diets that ensued. Then, while attending The University of Georgia, I managed to gain 25ish pounds above my healthy weight, and at 5’1”, every pound showed. After trying every diet and weight loss trick out there and yo-yoing up and down, I decided to learn the skills to get the weight off in a healthy way, and keep it off for good.
Through the years after college, I became an ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified Fitness Instructor, an ACE certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant, a health coach, then a healthy living blogger. I owned and operated a metabolic testing and health coaching company until spring of 2012, when I sold it to stay at home with Hailey.
Though I miss individual health coaching, I love what I am doing now. I am a mom to Hailey and blog about navigating the challenges of healthy living as a mom. I am passionate about and promote healthy eating, especially for children. On the side, I do some social media work and freelance writing for various publications.
David
Hands off, ladies! It took 5 years of dating to get this stud to marry me. ;) David and I balance each other out perfectly and life with him is always an adventure! He enjoys brewing (and drinking) beer, home projects, playing soccer, sailing (when he gets the chance), getting out on the lake and picking on me for all the crazy foods I bring into the house and make him eat!
Hailey
Hubbs and I were blessed with a healthy, beautiful baby girl on September 15, 2011. I wrote all about my pregnancy as I tried to stay as healthy as possible with ‘Baby D’ and my journey back to my ‘fighting weight’ afterwards.
Koda
This little rascal is our 5 year old vizsla pup! She is the biggest sweetheart you’ll ever meet, with tons of energy! She loves chasing minnows in the lake, long hikes and snuggling up to give you kisses.
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Thank you! It wasn’t fun going back through old pictures to find a ‘before’ shot… funny how I couldn’t find many (I must have deleted them back when I first saw them
). but if I can live in a healthy way now, anyone can! Thanks for reading 
Love it!
ahh! i’m so jealous of your life! congrats on the weight loss and keeping it off
can’t wait to start reading your blog!!
You pretty much have my dream job. I am jealous!
Very excited to have found your blog!
What’s your college degree in? Where did you get your consulting certificate from?
I topped out at ~135 (5’2″). I’d love to be your current size…
Thanks for the comments yall! I love what I do, and feel so fortunate to be able to do it. Although I took a number of nutrition classes in college, my degree is actually in journalism and psychology. I’m am certified through ACE (American Council on Exercise), but there several good certification programs out there. Although I am not an RD, I work closely with one when designing nutrition plans for my clients. I’d love to answer any other questions you have, and thank you for reading… I’ll be following your blogs as well!
Hey! The site and blog are amazing! I am so proud of you for taking the leap and branching out on your own…I am also jealous
. I can’t wait to continue to read and learn and then I will drown you with questions now that we are neighbors! It is off to such a great start!!!
you are too adorable
i can’t wait to read more!
Hi Brittany! Thanks for your comment! It seems like you have an amazing little blog going on here! I am looking forward to becoming an avid reader
You are absolutely gorgeous, btw! Koda is absolutely adorable!! I can’t wait to get a dog of my own one day!
Brittany!! I can’t believe this is the 1st time Ive read your wonderful blog!! Its GREAT!!! The voice in your writing is so full of personality- so YOU! I love it & look forward to reading a lot more! Miss you, girl! Xxo
hi Brittany! I never comment on your blog, but I read it quite frequently and absolutely love the way you write. You sound like so much fun and I love your healthy, colorful, tasty-looking meals! I’m curious to know, do you (or did you?) count calories? Do you generally try to eat smaller portions of mini-meals throughout the day? I’m just curious to know what works for you. Thanks!
Hi there! I just found your blog so I wanted to say hi and that I love it! I would love to be able to have a career like yours! I am excited to follow and read more.
Hi! I just stumbled across your blog for the operation beautiful giveaway and am definitely going to add your blog to my ‘to-read’ list. You are definitely an inspiration!…and I have to agree with those above me…you DO have the best job!! Can’t wait to read more!!
omg that pic of koda is adorable.
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See ya
Hi…just stumbled upon your blog. What a great before and after story. I’m excited to keep up with you!
Hi Brittany! This is my first time reading you blog and I love it! I just thought I’d let you know that I’ll be reading your posts from now on.
I was wondering if you have any tips for new bloggers? Posting isn’t too difficult, but I’m having a hard time getting people to read my blog and care about what I have to say. Any tips?
If you have a chance, hop on over to my blog and let me know what you think. I just started it and could use advice on how to make it a success.
Hi Brittany! Just came across your blog for the first time. I’m lovin’ it.
I will be adding you to my blog roll on the side of my site. Check it out!
Ich will zunehmen! Wer diese Aussage trifft, darf sich vieler neidvoller Blicke sicher sein. Kein Wunder, trifft man doch fast an jeder Stra?enecke Personen, die genau das Gegenteil erzielen wollen. Wer Gewicht zunehmen will, sollte im Vorfeld ?ber einen Arztbesuch nachdenken. Denn oft ist eine Schilddr?sen?berfunktion die Ursache, warum es mit dem Zunehmen nicht so richtig klappen will. Bei einer ?berfunktion der Schilddr?se kommt es zu einer gesteigerten Hormonaussch?ttung, wodurch der K?rper zu einem h?heren Kalorienverbrauch animiert wird. Aber auch genetische Faktoren k?nnen eine Rolle spielen. In diesem Fall verbrennt der K?rper von Natur aus einfach mehr Kalorien. Ist beides nicht zutreffend f?hrt kein Weg an einer angepassten Ern?hrung vorbei. Und diese ist gekennzeichnet durch viele Kohlenhydrate und Proteine, wodurch die Kalorienzufuhr stark erh?ht wird. Nahrungsmittel wie Nudeln, Kartoffeln, Brot, Vollkornprodukte, Gem?se, Obst, Fisch, Fleisch sowie Milch und Milchprodukte sollten regelm??ig auf dem Tisch landen, um zugleich auch eine ausgewogene Ern?hrung zu gew?hrleisten. Nat?rlich liefern Pizza und Fastfood die gew?nschten Kalorien. Doch aufgrund ihres sehr hohen Fettgehaltes ist der Konsum aus gesundheitstechnischen Gr?nden nur in Ma?en ratsam. Damit man erfolgreich Gewicht zunehmen kann, muss entsprechend oft gegessen werden. Ein erfolgsversprechender Richtwert liegt bei sechs bis acht Mahlzeiten pro Tag. Folgender Ern?hrungsplan zeigt auf, wie diese ?ber den Tag verteilt aussehen k?nnten. Zum Fr?hst?ck auf Getreideflocken, Trockenfr?chte und N?sse gemischt mit Vollmilch zur?ckzugreifen. Auch Toastbrot mit Butter und K?se oder Wurst stellt eine gute Alternative dar. Das Mittagessen sollte aus drei G?ngen bestehen. Als Vorspeise eine Cremesuppe, als Hauptgericht Nudeln, ein St?ck Fleisch oder Fisch mit Gem?se und Kartoffeln oder Reis und als Dessert ein Eisbecher oder eine andere s??e Kalorienbombe. Zum Abendbrot eignet sich eine deftige Brotzeit mit reichlich Butter, Wurst und K?se. Ein paar Gem?sesnacks wie Paprikastreifen, Tomaten oder Avocados runden das Mahl ab. Das Motto sollte gesund zunehmen hei?en. Vor dem Schlafen gehen, darf ein Betthupferl nat?rlich nicht fehlen. Ein Proteinshake, Sahnejogurt, M?sli oder ein Glas Kakao sind als energiereiche Mahlzeiten ideal. ?ber den Tag verteilt immer wieder kalorienreiche Snacks wie Studentenfutter, N?sse oder K?sew?rfel essen.
Hi Brittany, it’s amazing to see the results of your lifestyle change! I love that you’ve made it your profession to help other people find their way as well!
Brittany, I love your blog! I am looking forward to meeting you soon!
You look beautiful! I love that you listed your height and the emphasis that has on what a normal weight-range is, I think that is so important!
Wow you look great! Glad to have found your blog
I found you over at Julie’s blog! CONGRATS on the pregnancy! You are so cute and look great!
Aw i’m glad I stumbled across your blog! Good luck with your pregnancy!
& I love your dog! Is that a Viszla?! I want one! haha
I came across your blog through Jenn’s. Congrats on the pregnancy! I cannot wait to read more.
Hey Brittany, I just found your blog — I actually found yon Twitter through some other bloggers. I’m really enjoying reading about you so far! I can’t wait to check out more
Good luck with the pregnancy — I hope all is well!
I have a random questions, what can you do with your Lifestyle and Weight Management cert? I am planning on getting an ACE cert and I want them all, unfortunately that is not an option right now due to $$, so I am looking around trying to figure out which one I would like the most.
Congrats on the bun in the oven! Loving your blog
Just stumbled upon your blog through a bunch of random clicks but I LOVE it and am adding it to my Google Reader right now!
Just realized you’re from the Charlotte area! I’m from Chapel Hill, recently moved to Maine!
Awesome on your healthy weight loss.
Congratualtions on your upcoming little one! Exciting time for sure!
Hi Brittany! Just found your blog. I’ve recently moved to Huntersville & love reading a local blog. Congrats on your healthy weight loss & congrats on the baby!!
I must not have read this section before. We are literally the exact same size. NICE.
Im so glad I came across your blog!! You are so pretty and you have my dream job!! I love all your recipes and I cant wait to read more.
Hi! I just found your blog thru The Fitnessista, your little girl is so cute. I also just noticed we both live in the same area and love Taco Mac
Hello! I just found your blog and I love your outlook! I can’t wait to read some more of your posts
So excited to see you have a vizsla! I have one too and I can’t imagine having any other kind of dog. So glad I just found your blog, can’t wait to keep following!
YAY! Another vizsla lover! Aren’t they just the sweetest little bundles of energy??
Good evening Brittany! I work for a produce company called Frieda’s, Inc. and we sell exotic fruits and vegetables to grocery stores all over the country. I came across your blog through BlogHer Network and have an idea I’d love to run by you. Shoot me an email if you can! I think with your healthy lifestyle and our specialty produce and gourmet items, we can have a lot of fun. Thanks Brittany!!! alex.jackson@friedas.com
Hey Brittany!
I really love the blog and was wondering if you were looking for contributing authors? I think it carries an important message of healthy and creative living that I myself try to embody on a daily basis.
If any of this sounds interesting to you let me know and we can discuss topics.
Thanks,
Janet
I just found your blog through the “healthy living blogs” and I’m looking forward to following your blog. Your about me reminded me a lot of myself as I’m currently trying to make some changes to my diet to ensure I can reach my healthy weight and stay there for good!
Hi Megan! Thanks for checking me out and following along
Hi! I just came across your website – it’s awesome! You have a cute family too!
Thanks so much Kimberly!
I just stumbled upon your blog and I relate to so many of the things that you mention in your story. I’m now a stay-at-home mom to my almost 2 year-old son and I love staying fit/being healthy; it is my passion. I look forward to reading more!
randommy found this site and odd thing is I live in the LKN area too. small world
Hi!! Just stumbled upon your blog! I’m just in the beginning stages of my own journey to a healthier lifestyle, but I have found that blogging really does help me too! Go figure! Till now, I’ve never been much of a blogger! LOL!
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