Diet culture holds “cheat days” in high esteem, but should you actually have a cheat day? Keep reading to learn what I think about this common dietary practice. Ah, the “cheat day”. Your day to load up on all the pleasurable foods you’ve been avoiding during the rest of the week. Proponents of the cheat day say these days give...

“Do I have to gain weight or body fat to get pregnant?” I get asked this question frequently, and the answer is more complicated than you may think. If you’re asking this question, read on to learn if your optimal fertility depends on weight gain. One of the most common causes of infertility I see in my clients is a...

Did you know that changing your identity could be the missing piece to reaching your goals this year? Change is hard. And sticking to goals is often a big source of frustration for a lot of people. This can make the New Year a time that makes us feel like we’re not good enough. Especially if you’ve been one to...

It IS possible to enjoy the holidays without stressing over your food and fitness. Here’s how! The holidays are a time for enjoying the company of family and friends and getting away from our normal routine. For some women, however, this shift outside the norm can bring on a lot of stress and anxiety. Maybe you’re worried about having to...

When you learn to stop focusing on the number on the scale you can you’ll find that health is about so much more than your weight. Today, the scale – and whatever number shows up when we step on it – has become the primary measurement of health. Not to mention our self-worth. But in reality, this is complete BS. It is possible to...

Worried that heavy weight lifting will make you bulky or cause you to get injured? Think again! Lifting heavy doesn’t have to be reserved just for men or serious CrossFit athletes. And don’t worry, lifting heavy won’t make you “bulky” or cause you to “lose your curves” as your great aunt Nancy might have you believe. Strength training, especially using...

Curious about how using an infrared sauna can benefit you? Keep reading to learn all about infrared saunas and how you can use them to improve many areas of your health! If you’ve recently been seeing an influx of information about infrared saunas, you’re not alone. Infrared saunas use far- and near-infrared light to penetrate body tissue and claim to...

Believe it or not, but being malnourished in the fitness space is a very common problem, and it could be the number one reason you’re experiencing unbearable sugar cravings.The fact is, you don’t have to break up with sugar to be healthy: all it takes is understanding your cravings and balancing your micronutrients, macronutrients, and calories. In this interview with...

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...

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...