Wanna know what really annoys me? Well, it’s two things really. 1.) I find it really awful how much the fitness/nutrition/medical worlds conflate weight with health. (here’s my insta post today where I break it down) It’s to the point where it is really confusing and harming people. Including you and I! How often have you seenContinue reading “Things That Are Actually Good For You (and Things That Aren’t)”
Category Archives: Mindset
5 Diet Culture Lies to Let Go of this Bikini Season
Oh, “bikini season.” Also known as summer, you were once a time of year characterized by sunshine, salt water, and two-months of school-free bliss. But now that I am an adult, it seems like all I hear anyone talk about this time of year is how behind they are on their pre-beach weight loss pursuits.Continue reading “5 Diet Culture Lies to Let Go of this Bikini Season”
The Truth About How to Feel “Healthy and Confident”
When I meet with a new client for the first time and ask them what they hope to gain from working with me, they almost always answer with some variation of: “I just want to feel healthy and confident in my body.” At first, this sounds great! After all, my goal as a coach, healthContinue reading “The Truth About How to Feel “Healthy and Confident””
10 Things You Risk Losing When You Give Up On Your Weight Loss Goals
Before you read any further, I need to tell you that this post is NOT going to help you stick to your weight loss goals. If that is what you are looking for, sorry! I guess my clickbait title worked. But, wait! Before you leave, I recommend you read anyway. While this isn’t your typicalContinue reading “10 Things You Risk Losing When You Give Up On Your Weight Loss Goals”
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Workout Program
So, you are thinking about starting a new fitness plan. That’s great! Having a solid plan to stick to makes it easier to see consistent progress and reach your goals. Maybe you have downloaded a cool looking plan from a trainer you follow on Instragram, or you are thinking about joining a fitness challenge atContinue reading “3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Workout Program”
Diets Don’t Work
“Diet” it is an interesting word. Depending on the context, it can have many different meanings. In the world of dietetics, “diet” simply means the food that a person eats. A “diet” can also refer to a dietary protocol meant to manage a specific health condition, such as a gluten-free diet to manage celiac’s disease.Continue reading “Diets Don’t Work”
Weight Loss Is Bull***t
I have been in the health and fitness game for a few years now. I have worked in gyms, in people’s homes, and online guiding clients through their health, fitness, and weight loss (let’s be honest, primarily weight loss) journeys. As the years go by I am continually learning and growing as a coach andContinue reading “Weight Loss Is Bull***t”