Feeling out of control around food can trigger a lot of emotions – it’s scary and often really triggering. It can be equally triggering to have constant thoughts about food. So it makes sense that people want to do what they can to maintain that…

In my opinion, being an athlete is one of the most amazing things we can do! We get to play a game that we love and spend time with our best friends – what could be better. Learning how to use nutrition as one of…

Body image is something that’s challenging for many individuals, especially in the summer months. Summer can be a time of adjustments in routine and schedule, different activities, changes in clothing, vacations, seeing more people… all of which can bring on a heightened awareness and struggles…

There are many consequences of restricted eating and yo-yo dieting especially on the female reproductive system. If you have ever missed or lost your period then you may have amenorrhea. Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation, defined as missing one or more menstrual periods, in…

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States with an estimated 1-2% of the population being affected. Although it’s been around for a long time, it was only recognized as an eating disorder and added to the Diagnostic and…

As a certified personal trainer, one of the most common questions I get is: what type of exercise is right for me? This is a question that is so individual for each person. Especially as health changes through the life cycle – our body changes…