Fat Chance: The Finale of Our Macronutrient Series
This post wraps up our four-part deep dive on macronutrients. After exploring protein (muscle, metabolism, satiety) and carbohydrates (fuel, fiber, performance), we are closing the series with fats—the most misunderstood macro of the trio. Below, you will find a quick primer on what fats do for your body, followed by four common myths debunked with…
Read MoreI’m Taking a GLP-1, Why do I Need a Coach?
If you’re on a GLP-1 medication or compound, you’ve probably noticed the appetite drop. These medications can make it much easier to eat less and lose weight. But here’s the thing: the medication is only part of the picture. To protect your health and keep your results long-term, you still need to move your body and choose…
Read MoreCarbs: Friend, Foe, or Misunderstood? 6 Myths Busted by Science
In our ongoing macronutrient series, we’ve tackled protein’s muscle-building reputation and next week we will look at fats’ misunderstood role in health. Now, it’s time to roll out the red carpet for carbs—the nutrient that’s been wrongly villainized in countless diet trends. Carbs have been accused of everything from causing instant weight gain to “spiking”…
Read MoreMenopause & Nutrition: Fueling Your Health Through the Transition
Working with female clients that are in peri or post menopause, one of the things I hear the most is their concern about weight gain – especially in their mid-section. Our bodies go through a drastic change in this phase of life and we have to give ourselves grace and time to figure out what…
Read MoreProtein: Separating Facts from Myths
Building on last week’s blog about fueling your health, we are dedicating the next few posts to a deeper exploration of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. This week, we begin with an indepth look at protein. Why Protein Matters Protein is indispensable for life. It supports muscle repair and growth, enzyme and hormone production, immune function,…
Read MoreMove Your Mind: The Mental Health Benefits of Physical Activity
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health challenges like stress, anxiety, and depression are becoming more common. While therapy, medication, and mindfulness practices are all valuable tools for managing mental well-being, there’s one often overlooked strategy that can be just as powerful—physical activity. You’ve probably heard that exercise is good for your body, but did you…
Read MoreThe Essential Guide to Protein
Building on last week’s blog about fueling your health, we are dedicating the next few posts to a deeper exploration of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. This week, we begin with an indepth look at protein. Why Protein Matters Protein is indispensable for life. It supports muscle repair and growth, enzyme and hormone production, immune function,…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Health & Wellness Coach
The Health & Wellness industry today is like the wild, wild west. There’s more information, more influencers, and more products than ever before—some good, many not so good. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, and even easier to fall victim to misinformation or quick-fix fads. With so much noise, it’s hard to know who or what…
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