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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

There’s no doubt about it – checking in on yo’self is proven to help you keep dialled in so you can reach your goals. I can’t tell you how often a client has NOT recorded their starting measurements or did NOT take ‘before pics’ because they were uncomfortable with it, but then regret not taking […]

I get asked all the time if you should eat carbs at night. It’s not as easy as a yes / no answer, but here’s what I can tell you: It depends on what your goals are, your individual target amounts, your own personal schedule, and even your own physiology. As a general rule, if […]

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 […]