Searching for the secret to weight loss? If you’ve been following us here at Build for awhile, you’ve probably seen mention of insulin sensitivity as a contributing factor behind weight gain/inability to lose weight for some people.  While this may certainly be the case for some people who are struggling with their weight, we know […]

Summer is finally here, and what better way to beat the heat than with a refreshing and tasty salad? Salads are not only healthy and packed with nutrients, but they also offer a burst of flavors and textures that make them a perfect choice for a light and satisfying meal. Whether you’re looking for a […]

Has stress been preventing you from reaching your fitness goals? We’ve all heard about how stress plays some big crucial roles in how our bodies respond to our diet and training strategies. But if you’re anything like me, I need the science. What and HOW exactly does stress impact the body? We’re all about the […]

Oh the many ways to calculate your protein targets… Try googling it and you’ll get a few different answers.  That’s because there are, in fact, a few different methods.  There is no one universally agreed upon methodology.  Trying to decide which method you should follow is the tricky part, right?  I hear ya, and I’m […]

If you’re anything like me, you’re pretty hardcore in life!  You work hard, play hard, crash hard. When you’re busy conquering the world (aka hitting one rep maxes, meal prepping, macro tracking and all that other ‘actionable’ stuff that seems to have an obvious return on investment)… Who has time for hokey stuff like meditation […]

What if there was a secret weapon behind reaching your weight loss goals that does NOT involve macro tracking, counting calories, restricting food groups, or anything else actually ‘food’ related. Dreamy, right?! If you find that hard to imagine, I’m with you.  I’m a numbers-nerd who’s all about science and strategies. You know what they say – you […]

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 […]

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 […]