It’s the beginning of May, and being stuck at home has not been easy for many of us during the COVID-19 crisis. Working from home while kids run a muck, races canceled, gyms closed and literally nowhere to go! But here’s the silver lining – life has been more relaxed and we all have a […]

From Unhealthy to Leaner, Stronger, Healthier and Happier! Meet David, a husband, father, a professional and an athlete. Like so many people that seek my help, David wanted to get healthier so he could perform better in life and in Crossfit. He had tried to do things on his own previously but later discovered that […]

My top 5 picks for filling snacks on the go that will keep energy levels up and prevent muscle breakdown. Often times I will get a new client in my office who will tell me they don’t snack and say it like snacking is a bad thing. I’m often surprised by this because a constant […]

One hearty dish ready in 30 minutes or less! It’s getting colder outside and that means it’s time for warm and cozy meals! I absolutely love the fall weather and the foods that go along with it. The fall in the south is one of those seasons where it can hot one day and cold […]

How I got sucked in, my day to day struggle and how I overcame anorexia. Many months ago I started writing about my personal struggle with an eating disorder. This is the first time I put it ALL out there on pen and paper (or computer). I had it all planned out- to write about […]

Are you harnessing the power of nutrition for recovery from a sport injury? Fuel your body to recover faster and prevent unwanted weight gain while maintaining muscle mass! Did you know >3.5 million injuries occur each year in teenagers 14 and under? Two million of those sport injuries occur in just high school aged kids […]

Realizing I had a problem, I wasn’t ready to change. “No food tasted as good as being skinny felt.” Last blog I posted about the background history of my personal struggle with an eating disorder. Today I want to share with you the downward spiral of my eating disorder. For many of you who have […]

The early days of how my childhood brewed an eating disorder for my teenage years. This is my personal story about my struggle with anorexia and disordered eating. It’s a long one so I will break it up into a couple blog posts. I have never written this story down on paper (only pieces of […]

Spoiler: The best diet is not what you think! If you’re an athlete or an active person, losing weight may not be as easy as one might think. You have to balance eating for energy with eating to elicit a weight loss. But I’ll be honest…I’m tired! I’m tired of hearing about the latest and […]

Salmon with veggies over cheesy grits is one of my family’s go-to meals. It’s quick, simple and a delicious twist on the not-so-healthy shrimp and grits (my favorite). Since weeknights are already hard trying to get dinner on the table after a full day of work, there’s no need to complicate things with a time-consuming […]