Hormones are a topic that come up often as my clients try to get fit, lose weight, clear their complexion, or start their journey toward overall better health. As it turns out, hormones play a crucial role in all of…
Nutrition
I started this blog to use my knowledge as a trainer and nutritionist to help women look and feel their best. But as it turns out, there is much more to “glowing up” than just losing fat or getting your…
Testosterone is a male hormone that is naturally occurring in women as well but in much smaller amounts. Men may experience reduced body fat and increased muscle mass as a result of testosterone therapy. But is the same true for…
Lipo B injections are becoming an increasingly popular option for those looking to lose weight fast. As a trainer and nutritionist, I work with various clients who are on a mission to slim down, and this is a topic that…
The supplement world is a scary one—filled with false advertising claims and minimal to no vetting or testing. The FDA does not regulate supplements the same way it does prescription drugs. So, supplement companies can—and do—make all sorts of wild…
After I posted my article about plant milk and my TikTok video (somewhat jokingly) ridiculing the fear of cow’s milk, I was flooded with comments and messages about all of the alleged health concerns associated with dairy consumption, and I…
Plant milks have been readily available for years at this point, but seemingly recently have exploded in popularity. Rarely do I see people purchasing traditional dairy milk at the grocery store, and many of my clients confess to preferring plant-based…
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We have all heard the expression that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but for many of my nutrition clients—this is the first thing that gets cut out of their morning routine. Whether it’s to save some…
If you’re in the process of trying to glow up, transform your body, or simply trying to improve your health, this article is for you. I am calling this the Glow Up Diet, but in reality, it’s not a diet…