How to Decrease Cortisol Externally
Managing stress is very important for the female body – extra stress can be responsible for extra fat, weight, fatigue and more. Things to remember: your health is cumulative. All of the things that you do will work together and impact your overall health. Being consistent is more important than being perfect. I have already […]
Eating For Your Cycle BASICS
This is going to be a very general overview, to cover some of the basics. When looking at a typical hormone cycle, we are talking about approximately 28 days. The estrogen phase of your cycle starts on Day 1 which is marked by your period. The progesterone phase begins around day 15 after you ovulate […]
Where does belly fat come from??
There are so many reasons that a woman gains fat deposits in certain areas of the body. The main culprits are generally stress, menopause and hormone issues. When you are under high amounts or consistent stress, you will typically gain weight right around the midsection – more like a “tire” that covers both the front […]
Hormone test: blood vs urine
My blood test came back “normal” and I still have symptoms???? So many women get a hormone blood test and are told their levels are fine… but they don’t feel fine! That’s because the blood levels only give a snapshot of whats going in your body. That’s why I love doing the DUTCH hormone test […]
How to IMPROVE your HORMONES
Hormone issues can manifest in SO MANY ways! Hot flashes, sleep disruptions, mood swings, irregular cycles, infertility, acne, libido, menopause issues, and more! Does this sound like you? There are so many women going through the exact same thing! When it comes to improving these imbalances, where do you start? 1. Test your hormones – […]
Let’s talk about “cheat meals”!
I actually really don’t like the term “cheat meal” because it giving a negative connotation to those foods and its that all or nothing mindset. The mindset around cheat meals is about being really strict most of the time and then picking a time to completely crazy with your diet. The goal should be to […]
WHAT I EAT IN A DAY – Protein Pacing!
I have received so many questions on how I approach protein pacing! Protein is essential for boosting your metabolism and getting the results you want. I am going to detail out a scenario of what I might eat in a typical day. Is this my meal plan for every day? No! What I eat day […]
Static nutrition can STALL your results!
Eating the same way day after day, week after week, might sound like a convenient and easy way to stay consistent with your goals. This is actually WORSE for your body, metabolism and results. When you eat the same nutrients/meals throughout the month, you are not taking into account your hormonal changes and physical needs […]
Weight fluctuations are NORMAL.
Weight fluctuations are NORMAL. In fact, they are a sign that your body is going through its natural hormonal changes throughout the month. This may come as a surprise, because most women are in a constant battle with the scale to keep seeing that number go down even by the day! This is not a […]
FATIGUE is hurting your results!
Does it feel like you are putting in the effort and seeing little to no results?? This is such a common and frustrating scenario for women. Your body may be sending you cues in the form of fatigue. If you are tired often (or all the time!) or can’t recover from workouts, your body is […]
