You know how we always hear about calories in and calories out when it comes to losing weight? Like if you just eat less than you burn you win the game and your jeans magically fit again. Well… that is part of the story, but if you have ever been on that calorie‑counting treadmill and […]
I’m going to be very honest with you. I am not the type of person who wakes up before sunrise, lights a candle, sits in silence, and breathes deeply before starting my day. I barely have time to breathe at all. Between work, school, training, chores, pets, and parenting, I’m lucky if I get to […]
Mindfulness for Weight Loss: Science-Backed Techniques and Resources Mindfulness sounds gentle and simple, but for women who are juggling work, school, training, parenting, and everything else life throws at us, mindfulness becomes a real superpower. I noticed this in my own life recently. When things get busy, little habits start slipping. Instead of sitting at […]
A Sustainable Diet for Lasting Weight Loss (Because Quick Fixes Don’t Work) We’re so used to getting what we want … fast. Want to binge-watch a whole series now? Done. Want groceries delivered today? Done. Want a movie streamed right away? Done. So when it comes to losing weight, many people expect fast results too. […]
Why a Weak Core Is Such a Pain (Literally) You know what’s the number one question I get? Almost always it’s: “Why does my back hurt?” (Or maybe your knees ache, or your hips feel off.) Nine times out of ten… it comes down to the same culprit … a weak core. Why Your Core […]
Avoiding Boring Cardio? Burnt Out on Cardio Machines? Let’s be honest. Cardio can feel like a chore, especially when the only thing you can picture is walking on a treadmill for what feels like five hundred years. But before you give up on it completely, there are a few things worth remembering. Here are […]
Basic Biology for the Dieter: The Whole Picture for Women’s Weight Loss You’ve probably seen a million “magic tips” for weight loss. Eat more protein! Cut carbs! Fast for 16 hours! And while each tip might have some truth, none of them tell you the whole story especially when it comes to women’s bodies. That’s […]
Beat the Afternoon Slump and Actually Feel Awake You know that midafternoon slump when by 2pm you are fantasizing about a couch and a nap… me too… and yes I used to think coffee was my only hope. But what if there are ways to feel more naturally energetic without leaning on more caffeine or […]
When I first started thinking about changing my body and my health I thought I just needed to want it badly enough and poof… it would happen. Spoiler not true. Thinking it doesn’t make it real. What actually helps is having a long-term goal that is both meaningful and doable. Research shows people who set […]
The other day someone asked me “what is the best protein for weight loss” and honestly my first thought was… there isn’t a magic one. Every protein can help you lose weight. But it helps in a few specific ways that actually matter when life feels busy and chaotic. Here’s the truth. Protein helps you […]