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"A calorie is a calorie" - or is it?
Why the source of those calories matters
13 minutes ago2 min read


Are CGMs worth the hype?
Can a continuous glucose monitor provide useful information if you DON'T have diabetes?
Jun 253 min read


"I'm gonna live forever"...but at what cost?
Would extreme longevity be worth it to you?
Jun 133 min read


We live longer – but do we live healthier?
Close the gap between your lifespan and your "health-span".
Jun 43 min read


"Must-have" equipment for an at-home workout
A few basic pieces of equipment are all you need to get started.
Mar 183 min read


Why BMI is Outdated & What You Should Know About Body Roundness Index (BRI)
The Body Mass Index has outlived its usefulness.
Feb 262 min read


Choose the right spot for your at-home workout
Things to consider to make your at-home workout space work for you.
Feb 183 min read


Are fitness trackers right for you?
Instead of asking “What’s the best fitness tracker?”, maybe the question should be “Is a fitness tracker the best tool for you?” There’s...
Jan 213 min read


Why Your Gut Microbiome Could Be the Secret to Better Health
The tiny microbes living in your gut might be playing a bigger role in your health than you realize. Recent research has highlighted a...
Jan 82 min read


What actually helps people change?
As a fitness and nutrition coach, a lot of what I do revolves around change. First of all, many people start working with me because they...
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Strong at Any Age
“They said: Strength training at your age? I said: Hold my bowl.” This ad headline caught my eye as I was flipping through my Sunday...
Aug 2, 20244 min read


21 Days of Self-Care: Day 21 - Recap: A Little Bit More, A Little Bit Better
This is a recap of where we’ve been and what we’ve covered during our 21 Days of Self-Care project.
Jul 21, 20244 min read


21 Days of Self-Care: Day 20 - Find Your Oasis
People who know me well know that I studied German in college (yup, that’s me: BA in German) which explains why I spent 30 years working...
Jul 20, 20243 min read


21 Days of Self-Care: Day 19 - Don't Top Off the Tank
This is one of the first habits addressed in my nutrition coaching program. Along with eating slowly, it is one of the foundational...
Jul 19, 20243 min read


21 Days of Self-Care: Day 18 - Think Before You Drink
Even if we pay attention to how we work out, and what we eat, we often don’t notice what we drink. So we are going to bring some...
Jul 18, 20243 min read


21 Days of Self-Care: Day 17 - Plan and Prepare for Meals of Awesome
Imagine a really awesome, healthy, delicious meal. It’s full of nutritious whole foods, all your “green light” stuff. You take your time,...
Jul 17, 20242 min read


21 Days of Self-Care: Day 16 – Time is On Your Side (Yes, it is)
During this self-care project, we’ve spent some time evaluating our mental and physical state with our mind/body scan, and our...
Jul 16, 20243 min read


21 Days of Self-Care: Day 15 - Eat Healthy Fats
People used to think dietary fat made you fat, slow and prone to heart attacks. Not true if you focus on the right kind of fat. Healthy...
Jul 15, 20243 min read


21 Days of Self-Care: Day 14 - Make Smart Carb Choices
“Smart Carbs” are carbs that are health-promoting, slow-digesting and nutrient rich. They are full of vitamins, minerals and other...
Jul 14, 20242 min read


21 Days of Self-Care: Day 13 - Eat the Rainbow
Veggies and fruits – your nutritional powerhouses. They’re like nature’s medicine cabinet. They contain essential vitamins and minerals,...
Jul 13, 20241 min read
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