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…

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…

I am going to make the assumption that everyone reading this post at some point has been told that calories in food matter. You’ve likely heard they matter so much we should be tracking them daily. Heck, the font size for calories on food labels…

*Please note- for readers struggling with disordered eating and/or compulsive exercise: this article may not apply to you and may negatively impact your recovery. Proceed with caution.* Get moving! That’s probably something that you’ve heard before, maybe your watch is buzzing telling you to get…

On my journey to becoming a certified personal trainer, one of the components of the learning process that fascinated me was the importance of core strength and stability. Whether it was learning to do a basic squat, standing in a static position, or going for…

I don’t know about you but the thought of having to track “macros” makes me cringe a little, and this is coming from a dietitian. Most of my education and training was based around tracking and calculations. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good…