My least favorite question to hear as a Nutrition Coach: “Are your services covered by insurance?” I understand that the notion of spending money on yourself  is scary. But I want to discuss the REAL cost of hiring a Nutrition Coach! I still remember the first time my husband and I spent actual money on […]

“What are your thoughts on teens using creatine as a sports supplement?” Google will tell you that teens should not use creatine as a sports supplement under the age of 18, as that’s the generalized answer for most things regarding ‘children’. However, that’s more from a generalized liability standpoint. There are no specific studies on […]

If building or maintaining muscle mass is your goal, avoid low carb diets like the plague! All carbohydrates get broken down into glucose, our bodies’ primary and preferred fuel source. It’s used by the brain and nervous system, as well as by our muscles for energy. What does that even mean? (So glad you asked. […]

Did you know that by eating the RIGHT amount of good QUALITY carbs, you can: 👉 build more muscle 👉 lose more body fat 👉 have energy past 3pm When it comes to building muscle, most people assume they have to fill their plates with protein. While this macronutrient is necessary for muscle growth and […]

Is whey or collagen protein better for building muscle? Read to the bottom of this post if you: lift heavy stuff because you want to build muscle are curious about or already are a vegan eater are an older athlete & want to hold on to your hard-earned muscle think you might be sensitive to […]

Are you overtraining or just undereating? It makes logical sense that the more you exercise, the fitter you’ll get.  Right?  Yes, but only to a certain point. Elite athletes train, train, and train some more but often start to feel slower or weaker.  Why is that? Are they overtraining? Short answer, not necessarily. “If you’re […]

You need the Build Nutrition Lunchbox for a daily does of coaching accountability. It’s packed with bite-sized nuggets of the motivation & accountability you need every.single.day. If you’re hungry for simple, easy-to-digest performance and nutrition tips that’ll help you keep motivated every day, you’re in the right place!  The Lunchbox is like having coaches in […]

Originally published in January 2017, updated and made more awesome in November 2020 You don’t need to be a bodybuilder to reap the tremendous health benefits of strength training. Nor do you have to join a gym. Nor buy super-fancy equipment. Nor be intimidated by the words body builder or weight lifting. Let’s define those […]

Originally published in February 2017, updated and made more awesome in May 2020. You may have heard that antioxidants can help reduce your recovery time after strenuous exercise. You know the stiffness, swelling, pain, fatigue and reduced strength that your muscles experience after a good workout? Antioxidants can help!  Well, some of them can. Today […]

The keto diet craze is here! And if you’re wondering about keto and exercise—whether you’re an athlete or not—you need to read this.   The idea behind the keto diet’s popularity is that it can literally train your body to burn fat as fuel. This means your metabolism actually changes. You stop burning carbohydrates (your […]