Weight Maintenance
Look, I get it. That Friday night glass of wine feels like your best friend after a rough week. But what if I told you our favorite "adult juice" has been lying to us this whole time? 🍷 As someone who used to think "wine Wednesday" was
Essential Guides
Look, I get it. You've seen those perfect Instagram posts with color-coded meal prep containers and elaborate spreadsheets tracking every morsel that goes into someone's mouth. #CountingMacrosLikeABoss, right? 🙄 Well, after spending years obsessing over numbers and crying into my protein shake, I'm here to
Food Facts
Y'all, can we talk about how my Instagram feed has turned into an apple cider vinegar fan club lately? 🙄 Like, seriously. Between the "miracle morning detox shots" and those cute little ACV gummies that probably taste better than the real thing, it feels like everyone and
Macronutrients
Let me tell you a story about my first encounter with tofu. Picture this: There I was, a die-hard meat lover, staring at this wobbly white block like it was an alien life form. Fast forward five years, and I'm now that person who can't shut
Essential Guides
Let me start with a confession: I just threw away half a wilted lettuce head from my fridge. gasp I know, I know. As someone who writes about sustainable eating, I should probably have my eco-warrior card revoked. But here's the thing - this is exactly what we
Weight Loss
Let's be real - I used to think protein for breakfast meant drowning in egg whites or choking down chalky protein shakes. Y'all, I was that person who'd grab a muffin and call it breakfast. But after my energy levels went totally MIA and
Gut Health
Let me paint you a picture: You're on an amazing third date, vibing over tapas and sangria, when suddenly... your stomach makes that noise. You know the one. And just like that, your brain switches from "omg they're so cute" to "WHERE'
Weight Loss
Let's be real - I used to be that person in the grocery store aisle, squinting at nutrition labels like they were ancient hieroglyphics. Despite my food science degree, even I got bamboozled by the marketing smoke and mirrors. And honey, if I can get confused, we'
Food Facts
Let me confess something: I used to be that chef who rolled their eyes at "fake meat." Then I actually started cooking with plant proteins, and boy, was I wrong! After years of experimenting in both professional and home kitchens, I've come to see tofu, tempeh,
Weight Loss
Look, I'll be honest - I cringe every time I scroll through social media and see another "lose 10 pounds fast!" headline. As someone who's been on both sides of the weight loss conversation (yep, that includes some pretty dark places), I feel like
Weight Loss
Look, I get it. I used to think summer meant panic-dieting into that bikini. But here's the thing I discovered after years of studying food psychology (and yes, struggling with my own weight) — our bodies are actually pretty brilliant at telling us what we need. And those summer
Holistic Health
You know that feeling when you're simultaneously exhausted and ravenous, scrolling through food delivery apps at 3 PM while fighting to keep your eyes open? Yeah, I've been there too. Like, way too many times. Three years ago, I was that person who'd gulp
Weight Loss
I'll admit it - I once put butter in my coffee. Yes, me, a former research scientist. The keto craze got to me too. But here's the thing about our current love affair with fat: we might be getting it all wrong. Remember when fat was
Weight Loss
I used to think losing weight was all about smaller pants sizes and prettier photos. Boy, was I wrong. After years of fighting my own battle with the scale (and helping hundreds of clients with theirs), I've discovered something revolutionary: Your weight loss journey isn't just
Weight Loss
Let me start by saying I've been that person who's tried every diet under the sun. You name it, I've done it. So when the 5:2 diet started blowing up on my TikTok feed, I thought, "Here we go again!" 🙄 But
Weight Gain
Let's talk about something that made my Instagram followers gasp: I gained 20 pounds last year. And y'know what? I threw a party to celebrate it. 🎉 No, seriously. Look, I get it. In a world where "before and after" photos always show weight loss