With Halloween coming up, it’s the perfect time to talk about the bane of every nutritionist’s existence … sugar. To be clear, I’m all about moderation when it comes to nutrition, and I do think that any food, even sugar, can be worked into a healthy diet. After...
Does it ever puzzle you that you can’t (or, rather, that you don’t) uphold commitments to yourself, even when you really want to do the thing you’re committing to? It doesn’t really seem to make sense! I mean, if you committed in the future to prying off one...
If I had to choose one health habit that has most dramatically impacted my life, it would unquestionably be my morning routine. Yes, I consider veggies the kings of the food world; I love my exercise; I feel so much better when I hydrate well; meal prep makes my...
When a new client and I are discussing their goals for the first week of the program, I’ll inevitably get asked, “should I have a cheat day?” This is a reasonable question, and they’re often surprised to hear me say a resounding and clear “NO!” In saying this, I’m...
Have you ever heard about people “counting macros” or using the phrase “if it fits your macros”? What they’re doing, in the most simple form, is determining the balance of macronutrients that works for their bodies and their goals, and then eating according to those...
What are restaurants paid to do? Serious question. I think they’re paid to create a pleasurable experience, both through the environment they create physically and through the food they serve. Their goal is to make you enjoy the food, and to come back for more. ...
September is a great month to get recommitted to your health goals and fitness routine. For some, it feels like the end of a “free for all” summer; for others, the kids are back in school, leaving slightly more time to focus on themselves; for others, looming yearly...
Last week, we talked all about how to get back on track with your health goals overall (check out that post here). Today, it’s time to narrow our focus and talk about renewing our commitment to meal planning and food prep. If you’ve seen my Instagram or Facebook, you...
December 31st, 2019 … you were full of anticipation, hope, ambition, courage. The clock struck midnight, and whether you were out partying or already asleep (I feel certain I was the latter!), a shiver of excitement ran through you … “2020 is my year. This is the...
A prelude: My own experience with burnout They say that teaching is the best way to learn, and I want to say upfront that this is something I have not personally mastered. (Side note: even since this post was originally written in 2020, the progress I've made is...