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3 Ways to Fight Fatigue, part 1

There’s a reason energy “hacks” can be easily found online. A lot of people feel like they’re dragging, fatigued, zapped. Maybe you’ve tried them and…

Fat loss and muscle gain, part 2

Last week we started discussing realistic expectations toward losing fat and/or gaining muscle. Let’s look at some factors that can affect those expectations. One thing…

Stress + Eating = An interesting combination

Last month, we discussed Cognitive Flexibility. Now we’re going to look at it again, and apply it to nutrition, while taking a deeper dive. Have…

Fat loss and muscle gain: What does it realistically look like?

When it comes to fat loss and muscle gain, everyone wants those ‘Gram worthy after photos right now. But it’s important to understand what’s realistic…

Do you need more fiber? Or no?

This may be a surprise to hear but not everyone benefits from more fiber. If you already are eating a diet rich in minimally-processed foods,…

“I’m surrounded by temptation.”

Do you ever feel like life is a cruel obstacle course, designed to make you fall face first into a vat of birthday cakes, office…

How flexible are you?

You have established a healthy routine, everything is going amazing! And has been for months. Like seriously, this routine is solid. Until your car goes…

Feeling some heartburn?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects about 1 in 5 US adults. Some of the uncomfortable symptoms include: As a nutrition coach, I’m not licensed to…

Chocolate: good, bad, neutral?

You’ve probably heard everything about chocolate. It’s great for your heart (if it’s dark), it’s bad for your diet, it’s this, it’s that. Whatever it…

Are you actually addicted to food?

Addiction is a word people throw around a lot when it comes to food. Especially processed food, which is clearly created to trigger insatiable consumption. For food…

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