Insulin insensitivity, also known as insulin resistance, is a condition in which cells in the body become less responsive to the effects of insulin, resulting in reduced glucose uptake and increased blood sugar levels. Click here to learn more about your master hormone – insulin!   In a nutshell, when your cells are nice and […]

I agree with professional baseball player Jim Thome when he said, “The strongest thing I put into my body is steak and eggs. I just eat.”   I can’t count the number of students and clients alike who have asked me about commercial sports supplements over the years, from carb gels to steroids.  My response might […]

The sun is shining, and spring is officially here, which means it’s time to take your outdoor sports performance to the next level! We believe that optimal nutrition plays a crucial role in achieving your athletic goals. Here are three ways you can optimize your performance this season: 👉 Hydrate like it’s your day job! […]

Dieting but can’t lose weight? As frustrating as it is to feel like your body is broken because you’re working so hard at dieting and the weight just won’t come off. The GOOD news is that it’s almost always a pretty simple fix. That doesn’t mean it’ll be easy! Let me tell you about Jamie. […]

There was a time in my life when I didn’t have the best relationship with food. I struggled hard with inconsistent eating habits. Some days I’d eat less, while others, I’d eat more (um, way more). Healthy balance is so much easier said than done! It’s not that you don’t know the information — it’s […]

Insulin is your master energy hormone. 🦸 Not only is insulin in total charge of your blood sugar loss, but it’s also the fat storage controller. Your muscles, fat, and liver cells all respond to insulin. It’s a complicated hormone, but we can simplify its role in metabolic health with these two known points: 👉 […]

Spending 30 days in Africa changed my life. Not only has it been a lifelong dream to travel there, but it enriched my life in so many more ways than I could have ever imagined. In the last 6 years, I’ve gained about 12-15 pounds of body fat due to menopause. I was eventually able […]

Smelling something extra funky during your kickass workout? We’re talking way worse than your average B.O. It may be you, but if it’s smelling like ammonia or bleach near the end of your workout, that’s definitely not a good sign. Smelling ammonia after a brutal workout can be an indicator of burning off stored protein […]

Here are our top three hacks to stay consistent with sticking to your meal plan all week long! I used to stick to my good nutrition intentions all week (well, Monday to Thursday) and then Friday would come and I’d binge all weekend. I’d tell myself that “this is balance”. If you can relate, keep […]

Dessert for breakfast?  Yes please!   OMG another recipe that says BUILD Nutrition all over it! We are all about making your macro-friendly, healthy food taste A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, and this recipe was created with our clients in mind 😁 When you love what you’re eating, you’ll be more likely to eat it.  Am I right?! Healthy, […]