If you’ve ever felt confused by the messages around intuitive eating… you’re not alone. People are struggling more than ever with weight, cravings, energy crashes, and feeling disconnected from their bodies — yet we’re told the solution is to simply “listen to your body.” But here’s the truth: You can only trust your body when […]

If you’re struggling to lose weight, improve your mental health, or feel better in your body  — and you also drink, even just a couple of times a week — alcohol may be playing a bigger role than you realize. Before we dive in, I want to be clear: this is a no-judgment zone. I’m […]

I don’t know about you, but I’m so over all the talk about “just manage your stress” when it comes to cortisol and menopausal weight gain (and honestly, all that rah-rah advice is stressing me out!). I get it—I understand the science behind why our bodies tend to run in cortisol at this stage of […]

If you’ve hit peri or post-menopause and your body suddenly feels like it’s working against you, you’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it. A drop in estrogen creates three major hormonal changes that directly affect your metabolism and make weight loss feel harder than it used to. The good news? Once you understand […]

If your rings are tight in the mornings, your face or hands are puffy, maybe there’s slower bowels (colon reabsorbs more water), and you keep seeing a heavier number on the scale despite nailing your nutrition… it could be legit water water. Here’ why… Post-menopause, the stress system in your body (called the HPA axis) […]

It may sound counterintuitive at first, but when you understand the physiology behind it – it’s clear that eating enough dietary fat actually helps you burn fat and stay lean. . 🥑 Why Dietary Fat Helps You Burn Fat . 1. Hormone Regulation = Metabolism Control Your body needs fat to produce key hormones, including […]

If you’ve ever wondered if macro-tracking is all it’s cracked up to be [good, bad or ugly]… keep reading. In this blog I talk about what it is, what it isn’t (or shouldn’t be anyway), why it may or may not work for you, and what all the blatant contradiction with it is all about […]

I’m always asking questions. That’s my nature.  I probably drove my mom crazy when I was a preschooler.  Sorry, mom! Curiosity is one thing. But now it matters to me on a different level – because I never want to overlook something that could be vital for the success, performance, and health of the people […]

Why nutrient-dense whole foods support better body function, metabolic health, and sustainable weight loss compared to calorie-equivalent but power nutrient processed foods –   🔬 1. Nutrient Density Regulates Appetite via Hormonal Signals Whole foods provide essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients that support the body’s regulatory and hormone systems — especially those controlling hunger […]

Here’s why you need to up your NEAT game! Non-exercise activity thermogenesis burns more way calories than you think… 🔥 What Is NEAT? NEAT is the energy (aka calories) you burn doing everything that isn’t formal exercise — walking, cleaning, fidgeting, cooking, standing, yard work, etc. 📊 Why NEAT Matters So Much Because you get […]