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 […]

Q: Is TOO much protein bad for you? A: Oh the big debate! Reports over the years have suggested that too much is bad for your kidneys or liver. But what does the science say? We pass the torch on this one to our friends at Precision Nutrition, who explain it best! “It’s the difference between […]

Hey CrossFit and fitness warriors! Ready to supercharge your weight loss journey? Here are some science-backed reasons why upping your protein game can be a game-changer for shedding those extra pounds:   Metabolic Boost: Protein has a higher thermic effect compared to fats and carbs. This means your body burns more calories digesting and processing […]

Interested in learning the intentional and intuitive side of tracking your macros? Keep reading… Remember that time you thought you’d go full on Betty Crocker mode and bake a cake for Grandma’s 75th birthday instead of just buying one from the bakery? But instead of carefully measuring out each ingredient, you just threw everything into […]

The Important Role of Protein and Carbs in the Muscle Building Process Protein and carbs play an important role in the muscle building process, but how important of a role do they play? Well, imagine your muscle is a brick wall… You’ve had a killer workout and broke down a lot of muscle fibers, or […]

Cleaning: A Great Way to Fill Your Fitness Buckets! One of my LEAST favorite things to do is clean my house. I’m just not very good at it. Now don’t get me wrong, I LOVE having everything tidy and organized. But I’ve always thought there’s a million other things that I could be doing with my […]