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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

You’ve been doing everything right, you’re eating healthy and working hard in the gym, but you’re still not seeing the results that you’re looking for. What gives? Having a tough time getting rid of excess body fat is usually a combination of a whole bunch of things — but it’s almost always due to underlying […]

If your weight is stuck, try this simple solution.  You may hate me for saying this… or you may love me because I’m offering a simple solution to get the scale moving in the direction you want. If your weight is stuck, chances are you’re eating more than you think. I say this with a […]