This week I was featured on the Rebel Roots Nutrition show talking all about getting through the holidays without overindulging in all the sugar! Check out this episode for strategies related to allowing for some indulgence, choosing NOT to indulge, options to keep it under… Read More »Navigating Sugar During the Holidays
Diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation Diabetes can show up in a variety of forms, and there are other types of blood sugar dysregulation conditions. In this episode, we’ll break it all down. Types of Diabetes: Type 1 Type 1 is an autoimmune condition where the body’s… Read More »Metabolic Health: Diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation
Metabolism and Metabolic Health Metabolic health is one of my primary focuses in my practice because studies have shown that nearly everyone has some level of metabolic dysfunction in America…in 2018 a study published by the University of North Carolina found that only 12% of… Read More »Metabolism and Metabolic Health
“I’ve tried it all – and this weight just won’t budge!” Nothing could be more frustrating than strictly following a diet and exercising like mad – yet not getting results (possibly even gaining weight). This is sadly a common struggle, especially for women. There are… Read More »5 Reasons for Weight Loss Resistance
You’ve likely heard this message since you were a kid – but is it true? Today I want to share my take on this controversial meal and give some tips on how to choose the best foods to start your day. Is breakfast the most… Read More »Is breakfast the most important meal?
Our society is obsessed with weight…but is it really what we should focus on? In this article I’ll share my thoughts on why weight is the wrong metric to focus on (if at all). Weight is the most common “pain point” clients want to work… Read More »Weight is the Wrong Metric
Healthy weight loss – loss that is sustainable, health-promoting, and protective – is the loss of primarily (if not entirely) fat, not lean mass. But how would you know if you’re losing fat or lean mass? Type of mass lost on calorie restriction diets A… Read More »Insulin Resistance Reduces Fat Loss
I hear complaints from clients about being “hangry” or feeling a sudden onset of sadness, weakness, lethargy, or apathy when they haven’t eaten in a while. Do you know what is going on in your body that causes these mood changes? You might be surprised… Read More »How Does Food Affect Your Mood
Obesogens – are they the reason you struggle to lose weight, feel tired all the time, struggle with chronic pains, and other ongoing mysterious symptoms not matter what you do? These chemical compounds cause far more than just obestiy (like that isn’t bad enough). They’ve… Read More »Are Obesogens Causing your Chronic Symptoms?
Are you doing #allthethings and NOT getting results? It’s SO frustrating! Seriously…how can you eat clean, not cheat, workout like mad and not lose weight?!?! I cover the why, what, and hows in this video! The scale is only ONE tool – and it’s not… Read More »The Scale Won’t Budge!
I see it over and over, people do well in their weight loss journey, and they get to a certain level, and then they get stuck. they can’t break past the plateau they’re in. It’s usually because their methods are outdated. The problem is they… Read More »Weight Loss Plateau Might Mean Your Methods are Outdated
There’s nothing worse than working your tail off working out and eating clean and not getting the results you’re looking for. It happens all the time. You’re not alone. I’ve been there too – and so have a lot of my clients. I found one… Read More »Stuck on Weight Loss Plateau