When it comes to staying young, vibrant, and healthy… age is just a number! The real secret to maintaining our youth is not really so...

Hello May! I can't believe I am saying that. I swear, every year the time goes faster and faster. Which really makes me reflect on how...

You’ve likely heard that eating whole foods is one of the best ways to support your health and overall well-being, but why? And what does...

When it comes to getting toned and building lean muscle, adequate protein intake is essential. Required for tissue growth and repair and...

When the weather starts to warm up and the flowers start to bloom, it can only mean one thing — springtime has arrived. And when it comes...

Between busy lifestyles and the temptation of endless convenience food options, it’s all too easy to turn to quick,...

**Make sure to scroll to the bottom for links to courses/products/services/events. Protein overnight oats are incredibly easy to make...

Cottage cheese has been all the rage this year, and as a personal trainer striving to get more protein in my own diet, I can get behind...

Springtime is here, and while most people are concerned with eliminating the cob webs and dust bunnies that have accumulated in their...

Did you know that we lose approximately 3–8% of our muscle mass per decade after age 30? This age-related decline , known as sarcopenia...

I know what you might be thinking..."a list of basic green salads? BORING." You know I would never do that to you. If we're eating...

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...

Raise your hand if mornings feel like a blur. Between getting kids ready for school, snow day rescheduling, getting to work on time, fitting in workouts... and trying to keep up with all the things , I’m guessing your routine might often seem too hectic to be purposeful about putting in the morning protein. (Which is HUGELY important in terms of having balanced blood sugar, supporting weight management, energy levels, muscle growth, and so much more.) That’s why I’m sharing

February is for chocolate, but who says indulgence has to come with a side of guilt? Let’s bridge the gap between treating yourself and...

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

Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury or infection, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to a host of health issues,...

Homemade granola — have you tried it? Once you’ve gotten a taste, it’s hard to go back to the store-bought stuff! Not only is homemade...

Don’t be scared to pick up those weights, ladies! Do you feel intimidated whenever you walk by the weight room in your gym? Do you feel...

I hope you had a wonderful start to your new year and are finally feeling the chaos of the holidays begin to wind down. After about six weeks filled with holidays, travel, social and family gatherings, and being out of routine, the new year is a great time to stick to the basics.. If you have been around here a while, you already know the core pillars of health that I stress most. However, when we get out of routine, it is easy for those to take a backseat. Take it back to th

What is Inflammation? Simply put, inflammation is a normal immune response. From an acute injury to unhealthy lifestyle factors, inflammation can appear for a number of reasons.  When inflammation occurs, your body is being alerted that there is an injury or an infection. But, not all inflammation is the same. Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation Short-term, acute inflammation — occurring as a result of something like the flu or a broken toe — can support the body’s natural healing