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Nutrition Literacy 101: Macros Made Simple
Let’s play a quick game: Is a banana a carb? Which is a higher quality protein source – chicken or black beans?Olive oil — fat, obviously… but a healthy one, right? If you hesitated even a little on any of these — you’re not alone. Welcome to your crash course in macros — short for macronutrients […]
Protein Powder: What No One Told You (But SHOULD Have)
Let’s talk about the most misunderstood product in a healthy pantry: protein powder. Depending on who you ask, it’s either a magical muscle elixir… or a synthetic substance you should only touch with gloves. But somewhere between the bro-science and fearmongering lies the truth: protein powder is just food — powdered. And it can be […]
No More Start-Stopping: Make Year-Round Results a Real Thing
If you’ve ever felt like your healthy habits swing wildly throughout the year — one month you’re a meal-prep queen, the next you’re ghosting your gym — you’re not alone. The rhythm of the year plays a huge role in our behavior. But what if you could anticipate the ebbs and flows instead of constantly […]
Tips & Hacks for Food Tracking that WORKS
[aka How to Finally Figure Out Why You’re “Eating Healthy” but Still Not Losing Weight] Let’s be real: food tracking has a reputation problem. People hear the words and think rigid, restrictive, obsessive. But here’s the truth: when done right, food tracking is less “punishment spreadsheet” and more “success blueprint.” Think of it like managing […]
What Every Parent Should Know About RED-S
As parents of driven, high-performing student athletes, we cheer from the sidelines, wash endless loads of training gear, and do our best to support their goals — both in school and in sport. But there’s one invisible threat that often goes unnoticed, even among the most well-supported athletes: RED-S, or Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport. […]
Macro Maths and Why Protein IS the Weight-Loss Secret
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of counting calories, reading food labels, or even figuring out what a “macro” is—you’re not alone. But if you’re serious about sustainable fat loss, learning how to track your food and balance your macronutrients is one of the most effective tools in your kit. The good news? […]
Your Authoritative Guide to Protein
I get asked a lot of questions as a nutritionist - are carbs bad for me? How do I make healthy meals for my family? What's the deal with the Paleo diet? And so forth.
The Motivation Myth
So often I have clients come into my studio telling me they “just need motivation,” or they were able to lose weight back when “they were really motivated” – and they are genuinely shocked when I share my personal belief that motivation is a myth. In fact, it’s not just motivation – health-industry keywords like […]
‘Zone In’ for Cardio that Works
Whenever I start talking to clients about ‘cardio,’ responses typically fall into one of three categories: Cardio is life (and they tend to do too much; often too high-intensity) Cardio sucks (and they tend to do too little or none) I do cardio because I sort of think I have to (but they aren’t quite […]
The Bulk of My Issues
There are a lot of keywords in health and fitness that drive me crazy because they mean absolutely nothing yet are used as though they have authority. “Natural” is one of them (in terms of describing food products). “Fat-burning zone” is another (without knowing your own personal VO2Max this is difficult to actually quantify). Even […]
