Let's face it, summer is FULL of fun events, family gatherings, and opportunities to shift out of your normal day-to-day routine. And...

For many of us, vacation is something we plan for and look forward to—an opportunity to unplug, recharge, and soak in some joy. But if...

I often say you can have all the food and fitness knowledge in the world, but if your mindset is the hot mess express you'll be...

A few years ago, I read an incredible book called ‘Atomic Habits'. It's one of the best books I've ever read, and I coach women using many of its principles today. In case you don’t want to run out to bookstore or order one up on Amazon, I’ll fill you in on why this book has been a game changer and sitting on my shelf for the past few years... especially when it comes to creating healthy habits that stick! Simple Changes As you may have guessed, the premise of the book is tha

Eating healthier is easier than you might think. The truth is most of us are creatures of habit. Whether those habits are healthy or unhealthy. In fact, if you were to journal your food and beverage intakes over the course of a few weeks, you’d probably find that you’re basically eating the same things for breakfast, lunch and dinners on rotation. These are the regular eating habits that are ingrained in us as “food.” Because the truth is most of us don't have the time, energ

If you want to lose weight, get healthy and fit, you probably know eating better is one of the most powerful ways to make it happen. But...

There is nothing worse than thinking you're making better food choices, when it turns out you’re really not. Ugh. All that hard work wasted! When you set out to eat better, you may be tempted to start by cutting out all the foods you love, dropping your calories crazy low, and veering toward the cleverly marketed "health foods." And it can feel all consuming. As a nutritionist and weight loss coach, I see it all the time. Clients come to me after making a few healthy changes

Here's a question I get a lot: "What type of cardio should I be doing for fat loss?" And the answer might surprise you... especially if...

While it's true you can't out run your fork, exercise paired with a balanced diet is a game changer. As you lose weight, adding strength training to the mix will help you build lean muscle, making it easier for you to tone up while you trim down. But so many women shy away from lifting weights and run to cardio (pun intended) because they're afraid that they'll "bulk up" and have bought into the myth that more cardio is best for weight loss. When the truth is, for most women,

For years women have avoided the weight rack. Why? For fear of bulking up, looking masculine, intimidation, or the misconception that...