Non-Diet Health Promoting Behaviors: Cardiovascular Health February is American Heart Month and with that can come increased messaging around guidance that is “heart healthy”. While these recommendations are not all inherently bad, oftentimes they are more weight-focused instead of focusing on health promoting behaviors for…

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…

*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…

Yeah, that’s right. Dietitians are humans too. We like pizza (preferably paired with beer and football), ice cream, and Netflix just like the rest of you and some of us really don’t dig exercise. Yup, I said it. I don’t dig exercise. I absolutely hate…

Intern Karlee is back! Happy October everyone! October means it’s officially autumn, and finally acceptable to be #basic and do all things fall. Apple picking, pumping carving, and warm crockpot dinners are all things that come to my mind when this season arrives. However, October…