What’s Cortisol? Don’t Stress – We’ve Got You Covered!
Cortisol: What Even Is It? Cortisol is one of the body’s main “stress hormones”. Along with adrenaline, norepinephrine, and some other key players, cortisol works
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Retail Therapy
No, I don’t mean buying things to make yourself feel better, I mean feeling better about buying things. Summer is here [and so is the
Navigating Cognitive Distortions
What Even IS a Cognitive Distortion? The mind is a wonderfully weird and confusing place. Thought distortions (also known as cognitive distortions) are when our
Social Media Spring Cleaning
Spring is finally upon us and often times that means sorting through old things and cleaning house. But have you ever thought to add your
Do you suffer from a scarcity mindset around food?
Tell me if any of these sound familiar… “We only have this food once a year so I’m going to eat as much as I
Calling all Caffeine Fiends
It’s wake up time! And if you’re like another 85% of adults in America, you know what that means: it’s also caffeine time! It typically
Are arbitrary food rules holding you back?
One thing often discussed in session with a dietitian is why do we do the things we do. Are there barriers involved to making a
What to do (and not do) about kids and their Halloween candy
This year is going to be different for sure, thanks to our new friend COVID-19 but neighborhoods are already trying to find ways to continue
Healthy Halloween candy vs a healthy relationship with candy
As a Dietitian, I am often asked things like: “what is the worst Halloween candy?” and “what is a healthy candy alternative?” and “how much
CrossFit’s diversity issues run deep—and a new CEO isn’t the only change needed
If you are just tuning into news about CrossFit, you will see a corporation in crisis mode: Greg Glassman, the founder and CEO, resigned after
5 Minute Practice for Better Body Image
If you struggle with negative body image or judgments around your food choices, you are not alone. Here, I’ll leave you with a 5 minute
Backlash from Peloton’s new ad is missing the point
Peloton rolled out a new ad just in time for the holidays… In case you missed it, Peloton, known for their indoor bikes and membership
4 Tips for Mastering Intuitive Exercise (and why it matters)
You may have heard of intuitive eating, but what about intuitive exercise? In my practice as dietitian-nutritionist, I help clients improve their relationship with food,
Water Before Coffee
If you’ve seen any of my content on social media, you know one of the things I try to encourage everyone I interact with to
Spring Clean your Lifestyle
I’m a firm believer that optimal health and performance is equal parts nourishment, self care, quality sleep, and intuitive movement. I consider these the pillars
Is produce wash worth it?
Are you washing your produce? If not, you might want to consider doing so. According to the FDA, nearly 48 million people end up sick
Competition Day Fuel
Competition day fuel is a delicate balance of having enough energy to sustain your workout without causing a digestive emergency because you’ve overdone it. Regardless
Why ‘getting my body back’ is a load of BS
You may not be able to find your way back, but you can find familiar. This has been resonating with me a lot lately. It’s
Optimal Sleep = Optimal Health
Sleep is precious around here these days. Motherhood has made me realized we can add *quality bedtime routine* to the list of things we do
