Metabolic flexibility is how well your body switches between fuel sources—carbs and fat—and plays a critical role in metabolic health. A metabolically flexible body can: When metabolic flexibility is strong, your body can access stored energy (i.e., fat) efficiently without signs of blood sugar imbalance, such as cravings and energy slumps. Frequent blood sugar spikes—from […]
In today’s culture, we’re encouraged to choose a side. This kind of polarization has moved beyond politics and has encroached on everything from music (Swiftie or not), animals (cat or dog person—cats, of course! 😉), and now fitness: strength or cardio. The truth is, it’s not an either-or situation. We need both strength and aerobic
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How often do you find yourself staying up later than you want to? Perhaps it’s scrolling mindlessly, watching “one more” episode, or cleaning the kitchen even though you’re exhausted? Believe it or not, there is a name for this: revenge bedtime procrastination, or RBP for short. It’s a phenomenon where we sacrifice sleep for leisure
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If you’re ready to level up your walks with weight, I’m excited to help you take the next step! Rucking (walking with a weighted backpack) is one of the most effective low-impact exercises for building strength, endurance, and posture—with countless benefits for women who want to feel strong without a complicated, time-consuming gym routine. While
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Losing weight is one thing. Keeping it off is another challenge entirely. Most of us have experienced the frustration: the scale goes down for a while, but sustaining those results can feel like an uphill battle. Ever wonder why weight regain feels inevitable? The “gravistat” hypothesis may explain it—and might motivate you to wear a ruck or weighted
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Do you love walking but feel like it’s not enough? Or maybe you want to add strength training to your routine without spending hours in the gym? If so, rucking might be exactly what you’re looking for. In this post, you’ll learn: After reading this post, you’ll know how to level up your workouts and
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A healthy outside starts from the inside – or is it the other way around? Studies show that spending time outdoors has many benefits. From keeping glucose levels in check to improving mental health, getting outside has several physical and psychological advantages. Considering the average American spends 90% of their day indoors, this is a
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Are you tired of counting calories and looking for a sustainable way to lose weight? If so, using CGM for weight loss is one way to implement personalized solutions and adapt your eating behaviors for good. As a Registered Dietitian and online CGM Coach, I recognize that weight loss isn’t one-size-fits-all. Everyone has unique circumstances
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Do you feel fatigued, anxious, or have intense food cravings? Perhaps you’re doing ‘all the things,’ yet struggle to lose a pound? If so, you may be experiencing some of the many symptoms of metabolic dysfunction including blood sugar imbalance and insulin resistance. Nowadays, blood sugar balance takes a backseat to life’s many demands. Eating
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Whether you’re preparing for or have undergone weight loss surgery, you’re likely wondering what are the best vitamins to take after bariatric surgery. While everyone has a different health history, there are specific vitamins and minerals that are required after bariatric surgery. As a Registered Dietitian, I encourage a “food first” philosophy for obtaining all
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Is battling your weight a constant struggle? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, most people who try to lose weight fall short and become frustrated. The good news is that, with a little effort, you can exceed your weight loss expectations and finally start seeing results. Whether you want to lose 5 pounds or
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Many of us are all too familiar with feeling stressed out. You might associate stress with low productivity and feeling overwhelmed, but did you know that too much stress diminishes your ability to lose fat? Stress-related weight gain is a very real problem for many people. Today, you’ll learn how hormones (not calories) might be
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