Many people wonder about the difference between Pilates and Barre. While both fitness styles are popular, they are both widely misunderstood or underestimated as effective forms of total body exercise. [Make sure to scroll to the bottom for your options to sign up for classes and courses at The Whole Plate Studio!] Pilates and barre are both low-impact (this simply means no jumping, not low intensity), rigorous, and intended to stretch and strengthen your muscles. They can b

That number on the scale: Public Enemy #1 for many people, and most of my clients come to me laser focused on lowering it. Getting fixated on weight is easy, but there are many other ways to track progress beyond the scale. **And this is the part where I encourage everyone with every fiber of my being to prioritize strength and health over a number. While the scale provides a quick snapshot, it doesn't tell the whole story of your weight loss and fitness/overall health jour

A new year is the perfect opportunity to rethink your routines and adopt healthy habits for 2026 that truly transform your life. And by this point, post-January and post-resolution setting, the excitement around the whole "new year, new you" thing is probably waning. But instead of chasing the latest wellness trends, what if you focused on simple, actionable changes that actually stick? In 2026, making your health and well-being a priority doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Tr

We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. From kickstarting your metabolism to fueling your body with key nutrients, the first meal of the day is certainly one that offers some serious health benefits.  But is breakfast really the most important meal of the day, or is it more essential to focus on other aspects of your eating patterns? Is One Meal More Important Than Another? Eating breakfast is linked to a range of health benefits, from helping

You’ve likely heard that eating a whole foods diet is one of the best ways to support your health and overall well-being, but why? And what does this really mean? Focused on consuming foods that are as close to their natural state as possible (and thereby minimizing the intake of ultra-processed foods, which are often full of added sugars, unhealthy fats, and artificial ingredients) whole foods help to supply your body with an abundance of nutrients needed for optimal health.

Many people wonder about the difference between Pilates and Barre. While both fitness styles are popular, they are both widely misunderstood or underestimated as effective forms of total body exercise. [Make sure to scroll to the bottom for your options to sign up for classes and courses at The Whole Plate Studio!] Pilates and barre are both low-impact (this simply means no jumping, not low intensity), rigorous, and intended to stretch and strengthen your muscles. They can b

That number on the scale: Public Enemy #1 for many people, and most of my clients come to me laser focused on lowering it. Getting fixated on weight is easy, but there are many other ways to track progress beyond the scale. **And this is the part where I encourage everyone with every fiber of my being to prioritize strength and health over a number. While the scale provides a quick snapshot, it doesn't tell the whole story of your weight loss and fitness/overall health jour

We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. From kickstarting your metabolism to fueling your body with key nutrients, the first meal of the day is certainly one that offers some serious health benefits.  But is breakfast really the most important meal of the day, or is it more essential to focus on other aspects of your eating patterns? Is One Meal More Important Than Another? Eating breakfast is linked to a range of health benefits, from helping

Feeling frustrated with your progress toward a goal? Or just feeling stagnant? It might be time to take inventory and check in with different areas of your life. Feeling adrift, aimless, or lost on the path toward a project or benchmark can be physically and emotionally crippling (it’s not a fun place to be!), but I can help you snap out of it and refocus. For starters, you’re probably doing better than you think; it’s just a matter of reframing. Often, the things that feel l