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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

I know you’re wondering what does house cleaning have to do with nutrition coaching.  Turns out maybe more than you think. Grab a coffee & get comfy in your favorite chair. I want to share something that happened to me recently that really made me RECONSIDER a limiting belief I had – one that, it […]

On a scale of 1 to “chicken shit” – how scared are you to set big goals or new year’s resolutions right about now? LISTEN UP. I get it. You’re not going to be motivated all the time. You might fall off the bandwagon. In fact, you probably will. But that’s exactly why NOW is […]

Are you looking forward to the New Year and setting some big goals for 2023? For those who don’t know me, I’m Yvette, and I help Crossfit and strength athletes of all levels actually feel like they look like an athlete.  It happens all the time – people who get their butts to the gym 5x […]

PLEASE DON’T STARVE YOURSELF. It’s January. You’re gung-ho about dropping those last 10 pounds this year. You’re “making some lifestyle changes” – right? The #1 mistake I see is that you don’t eat enough for your goals. (Gals AND guys, I’m talking to both of you!) This creates a deficit in energy, and you’re STARVING! […]