If you know me, you might think it’s odd that I’m posting a blog all about the ketogenic diet. It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of a macro-balanced, higher-carb approach when it comes to properly fueling your body. Especially for premenopausal women, and women who train with any level of intensity. But, there’s no denying the fact that...

What’s the best diet for PCOS? This is a common question from the women I work with and interact with in my online community. And it’s the question I’m going to answer for you in this blog post! The truth is, my diet recommendations for PCOS are probably very different than what you’re expecting. Just doing a quick Google search...

Now that we’re about four months into the year, we’re hitting that time where many women start to see a big slowdown in their progress towards the weight loss goals they set in January. If you’re staying consistent with your food and fitness choices, there may be some underlying reasons why you might be getting stuck in your weight loss...

You may have noticed recently that there was yet another big hoopla about eggs and the health “risks” associated with them. This is all thanks to a correlation-based epidemiological study that was released just in the last couple of weeks. The authors of this study argue that consuming dietary cholesterol or eggs is associated with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality. They...

Is keto safe for pregnancy? You’re about to find out! It seems like everywhere you look, women of all ages are on the ketogenic diet. Maybe it’s your co-worker who’s eating low carb to help her lose weight. Or your sister-in-law who wanted to try keto to increase her gains in the gym. No matter the reason, the ketogenic diet...

Ladies! Did you hear the big news? I’m opening the doors to my brand new Fed and Fearless Foundations course! If you caught my free training last night, you heard the official first-ever announcement that registration is open. (And it’s on sale for just a few days!) Fed and Fearless Foundations is a game-changer if you want to discover your...

Photo Credit: The Women’s Movement Collaborative This weekend I had a fantastic experience at the Women’s Movement Collaborative project at the Original Strength Institute in Fuquay Varina, about 30 minutes from where I live. First of all, having a local event so well aligned with my personal and business goals and dreams was SO cool. I feel like I always...

When you think about the benefits of fiber, is constipation relief the first thing that comes to mind? Sure, dietary fiber can be a big help to get things moving, but its importance goes way beyond digestive motility. Fiber is actually great for whole-body health, and it’s crucial to get enough in your diet. Dietary fiber has a huge impact...

Our skin is our largest organ. But did you know that what you eat can mean the difference between a dull complexion and radiantly healthy skin?  Skincare is a popular topic, with natural beauty trends and multi-step routines putting plenty of focus on topical care methods. While these can affect the texture and clarity of our skin, what we eat...

This is a preview of a post that can be found in its entirety at Girls Gone Strong. You may have heard some version of the saying “a fit body is made in the kitchen.” While your training choices play a big role in your ability to accomplish your fitness or body composition goals, your diet is truly more important...