Is It Motivation You Need … Or Something Else?

Is It Motivation You Need … Or Something Else?

You know you want to make better food choices and you know you feel better when you do … You know you want to exercise consistently and you know you feel better when you do … BUT … you’re just not motivated. One of the most common questions I...
Personal Growth and Success Require Commitment

Personal Growth and Success Require Commitment

Commitment is doing what you said you were going to do … Long after the mood you said you were going to do it in has left you. This is one of my favorite quotes that applies so much to fitness and nutrition but also to what’s going on all around us....
The Dark Side of Fitness and Nutrition

The Dark Side of Fitness and Nutrition

When I tell my story, I often share the insecurities I was riddled with at 250 lbs. The lost identity. The lack of confidence. Not wanting to be seen by anyone for fear of what comments they would make. As I was looking back at old photos … I found a bunch of...
Diet Culture or Personalized, Individual Nutrition?

Diet Culture or Personalized, Individual Nutrition?

Someone very close to me was offended by my book. Which is especially interesting because she didn’t read a single word of it. Well, except for the title. She claimed it was promoting diet culture. It’s actually anti diet culture. There’s a fine line...
Mindful, Rational Behavior Is Good For All!

Mindful, Rational Behavior Is Good For All!

Wait … What?! Karen just picked up a 2 year supply of toilet paper?! Fuckin Karen … Ever wonder why our behavior is irrational when fear and uncertainty are present? Ever wonder how our brains play tricks on us during these unprecedented times? Currently...