I’m about to wade into one of the most heated debates in the world of fitness with you. Does “calories in, calories out” work? Cue two groups of people yelling at each other online. Group 1: “It’s simple! Just eat…
Have a sweet tooth but trying to dodge the dreaded sugar crash? Same. Sure, I’m a dietitian—but I love dessert. And while those store-bought protein cookies might claim to pack the punch of a sirloin steak, they usually taste like…
Why the Right Pan Matters If your chicken sticks to the pan, your veggies steam instead of crisp, or your eggs come out a mess, the problem might not be your cooking skills—it might be your pan. If you’re using…
Life happens. Maybe you’ve been crushing your workouts and suddenly hit a wall. Or maybe you’re just coming out of a busy season where your workouts took a back seat. Wherever you’re at right now, it’s okay. The key to…
With warmer temperatures and sunny days here, it can only mean one thing: it’s potluck season. Whether it’s a holiday, family get-together, or block party—you’re bound to attend at least one potluck this summer. With so many food options, many…
Ever wonder what to do when you fall off track? It happens to everyone. You had good intentions. Maybe you were meal prepping, tracking your food on MyFitnessPal, and finally feeling in a groove. Then life threw a curveball—a stressful…
Summer is all about enjoying yourself and spending time in the sun—and the last thing you want is to feel sluggish while trying to soak it all in. Whether you’re working out in the heat, traveling more, or just trying…
Recent research from the University of Mississippi suggests that an 8-hour eating window combined with exercise helps healthy adults lose more fat (while keeping lean muscle) compared to exercise alone (1). This study, along with others, has fueled the rise…
After last week’s newsletter, I got a fantastic question from a reader named Sharon that I don’t think gets talked about enough. “What if you want to be healthy and strong, but you’re not all that interested in constantly improving…
You’re mid-workout, feeling good… and then something tweaks. A shoulder twinge. A weird pinch in your hip. A move that suddenly feels off. Now you’re stuck in the moment we all dread: “Should I push through this… or stop?” As…
