This blog shares how you can have a realistic approach to eating healthy on vacation, without depriving yourself. Figuring out exactly how I was going to write this blog was quite the challenge, to say the least.  The day before I left for my epic Philly/NYC vacation (which was absolutely fantastic, by the way), I […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian -Vacationing, The Healthy(er) Approach, Nutrition Edition

As a collegiate athlete, and a distance runner, numbers became an obsession. This blog tells Hannah’s journey of breaking free of an eating disorder. I have been playing sports since the age of four; being an athlete has always taken up a large portion of my identity. I remember growing up wanting to be a […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Becoming More Than Just a Number - My Journey with an Eating Disorder

Going on a well-intentioned diet may have the opposite affect of losing body fat. Read on to learn why your diet might be the culprit to unwanted weight gain. Okay, maybe the title is a bit extreme, but it is a humbling question that those suffering from weight gain or the dreaded weight-loss-plateau should ask […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Is Your Diet Making You Fat

Yes you can conquer your candy cravings. With the tips in this guest blog, you can re-gain control over your cravings for sweets. Well, it’s hard to believe we have reached yet another Halloween. Either way, it’s here and I can’t tell what’s scarier: those clowns that have been lurking about in the streets or […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Conquering Your Candy Cravings

You’ll love this delicious recipe for butternut squash soup. It’s super easy with a slow cooker. In the fall, when the schedule is as hectic as ever, there is nothing I love more than coming home to a meal that is already cooked for me. Using a slow cooker is a life-saver, not to mention […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

There’s more alcohol around during the holiday season, which isn’t great for your waist line. This alcohol guide will help you navigate your way through January to choose your drinks wisely. What are the best and the worst alcoholic drinks when watching your weight? First the obvious: Alcohol is not a weight-loss aid. The more […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Alcohol Guide During the Holiday Season

This guest post provides a comprehensive low down on everything you need to know about gluten. Get tips and recipes for eating gluten-free! What is Gluten? Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat (wheat berries, durum, emmer, semolina, spelt, farina, farro, graham, kamut, khorasan wheat and einkorn), rye, barley and triticale, […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - The Low Down on Gluten

Sit down with Kristen and Miss South Carolina Pageant contestant, Sophie Keyes to find out what it takes to become a healthy beauty queen. “My weight has always been a constant battle for me. When I was in high school I went from a size 10 to a size 2. I still love food but […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - The Making of a Beauty Queen

Really, how is your relationship with food? Have you ever thought about it? Anytime a new client walks through our doors this is a question I ask. Why? Because it helps the client and I learn where exactly they are emotionally when it comes to food. Believe it or not, eating is highly emotionally driven […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - How’s Your Relationship with Food

Stuck for healthy menu ideas this 4th of July? Check out these recipes the whole family will love! Get ready for the red, white and blue without the blues of having to see that number increase on the scale come July 5th! We know you like to grill out on the 4th to celebrate all […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Healthy 4th of July Menu