We live in a society obsessed with eternal youth. The pressure starts early, with ads and messages telling us we need to “fight aging” before wrinkles and gray hairs even think about making an appearance. And while this pressure is not unique to women alone, anyone identifying as a woman most likely feels the pressure at a greater intensity, and starting at a younger age.
Read MoreIn the ever-evolving landscape of nutrition, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a potential ally in the pursuit of our health and nutrition goals. However, it's crucial to approach this technology with a healthy dose of skepticism. From my (admittedly biased) viewpoint, AI's capabilities, while promising, cannot completely replace the nuanced guidance provided by a human nutrition coach.
Read MoreIt’s the middle of January and you’re a couple of weeks into your New Year’s resolution. While we’re all about BIG goals around here, we’re also about finding effective and sustainable ways to improve your overall health, beyond only losing weight or going for PRs in the gym. With years of experience working with hundreds of clients, our coaches have A LOT of experience supporting others in all areas of their health and nutrition. Our team is sharing that expertise with this list of unexpected ways to improve your health this year and continue to work towards your body composition and fitness goals sustainably. It’s a culmination of our work with our clients as well as our own personal journeys as nutrition coaches. We’re sharing how getting in touch with different aspects of your health will allow you to look and feel your best not only this year, but for years (and years!) to come.
Read MoreIt’s soup season, y’all! It’s truly one of my favorite times of year when it comes to cooking and meal prep. I love a good crockpot meal and anything that allows me to be warm and cozy during these chilly winter months is what’s on the menu in our house! This recipe for Chicken and Dumplings can be made in either the crockpot or on the stovetop (I share both ways below!) and is a perfect recipe for making a big batch to enjoy now and then freeze some to enjoy later!
Read MoreIt’s a brand new year and we usually head into it with big aspirations and lofty plans for the year ahead. Sometimes our renewed motivation is paired with new challenges, and it seems like Dry January (or a self-commitment to no alcohol for the month of January) is often a common part of that. Personally, I’m a huge fan of Dry January (or any temporary pause in drinking) as it gives us an opportunity to assess if a short period of sobriety has us feeling any different - in mood, appetite, energy, or in any other area of life.
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