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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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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As GLP-1 weight loss medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound surge in popularity, one critical piece of the puzzle is often missing: a clear nutrition plan. If you’ve been prescribed a weight loss injectable such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, it’s unlikely that your doctor provided much, if any, dietary guidance to make the most
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If you’re wrestling with a weight loss stall or weight gain after bariatric surgery, you’re not alone, and your journey doesn’t stop here. The good news is you don’t have to resort to calorie counting or pouch resets to restart weight loss after gastric sleeve. You invested a lot of time, energy, and finances into
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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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We often blame the holiday season and colder temperatures for weight gain; however, I would argue that summer weekends by the water and countless BBQ invitations make keeping up with your summer goals just as difficult. As a Registered Dietitian specializing in weight loss and bariatric nutrition, I have numerous clients who struggle with the
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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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As a Registered Dietitian, I’m frequently asked for my top book recommendations on emotional eating. Today, I’m sharing my favorite emotional eating books to help you soothe without food, so you can start seeing results for good. Emotional eating is one of the number one roadblocks for losing weight and keeping it off for good.
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Are you looking for high-protein bariatric breakfast ideas to kick-start your day? Unfortunately, most people don’t eat enough protein, and starting your day with a high-protein breakfast is one way to boost energy and set the tone for the day. Whether you’re newly post-op, years out from surgery, or simply looking for healthy ways to
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