Unpacking the Link Between Eating Disorders and Mental Health. Who isn’t inspired by the elite athletic performances of the 2024 Summer Olympics? But what goes on behind the scenes is incredible stress and anxiety, and a toll on their mental health. Top Olympic athletes such as Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Apolo Ohno, Mary Whipple, Nathan […]
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Are you a parent concerned about your daughter’s well-being? In this video, we’ll explore effective ways to support and empower your daughter if she’s struggling with disordered eating. Together, we can create a nurturing environment that fosters her journey towards a healthy relationship with food and her body. Encouraging Open and Non-Judgmental Communication: Communication is
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May is ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’. Get outside… This video highlights the importance of going outside for better mental health. Being outside in nature improves our mood, lowers stress and anxiety, and helps us sleep better. Plus… in just 30 minutes, we get replenished with Vitamin D! Learn more about the importance of the ‘sunshine
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Recognize the warning signs in yourself, and others. “Do I have a problem?” As one of the most prevalent issues I see with my clients young and old, I’m continuing the conversation of disordered eating. I’ve discussed this topic from different angles in my blog, such as How To Spot Disordered Eating In Your Young
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Confused about popular nutrition trends? Let’s get back to basics. It’s 2024, and after 14 years as a sports dietitian, I don’t think I’ve seen the nutrition scene as confusing as it is now. Extremes seem to be more popular than ever, such as the ‘eat anything you want’ trend, the carnivore diet, and the
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Tired of buying expensive electrolyte supplements? You don’t need to spend a small fortune to keep hydrated. Living healthy and achieving optimal performance is the cornerstone of my work, with clients of every age and fitness level. But despite the variety of my clientele, one thing they all have in common is they want to
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Want to lose weight and eat healthier? It starts in your home environment. In this video, I demonstrate practical tips for establishing healthier habits in your home and kitchen to set yourself up for success. In my other video, Should I Track My Macros? I talked about focusing on things you can eat rather than
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Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions of losing weight, getting toned, and building muscle. But is it a good idea to rely on an app for that? Calorie-counting trackers or macro-counting apps are everywhere now, and if used as a tool for a period of time and within reason, can certainly guide you to
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Looking for the perfect gift for the athlete or fitness enthusiast in your life? Gift a gift that keeps on giving this year! If you want to give a gift that makes a positive impact and you’ll know for sure will actually be used, I’ve got you covered! And although my focus right now is
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Think losing weight is hard? Teen athletes often have a harder time gaining weight! This is a frequent issue I help parents with. It’s usually a concern that their young athlete is losing too much weight, not being noticed by College recruiters, not performing competitively enough, or just not being as healthy and robust as
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