Up until about 5 years ago (before I started keto), the thought of waking up and not eating within 30 minutes never crossed my mind.

Most days this was because I was literally waking up with that hungry pit in my stomach that turned into nausea if I didn’t eat something right away.

Ever...

“If you know what you should be doing...why don’t you just do it?”

“You have the knowledge..you know the process...just make it happen.”

“You help other people achieve this EXACT thing...why is it so hard to help yourself?”

These were the thoughts that...

Being in a state of ketosis is amazing when it comes to optimizing brain function, improving mood and energy levels, reducing hunger pangs, treating disease states, reducing inflammation, and so much more. 

But, is being in ketosis 24/7 necessary or even optimal for most people?

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Regularly eating food that’s both delicious and healthy is a commitment. Maintaining a keto diet is rewarding, but it can be tedious sometimes. While it's getting more and more popular to go keto, there are still not that many establishments that serve tasty and affordable ketogenic...

Back in February 2019, I realized that I had put on a few "extra pounds" after going through a pretty busy and stressful year. My clothes were a bit tighter than normal, love handles were coming out to play, and I just didn't feel that great in my own skin.

As a nutritionist and fitness...

Meal Prep doesn’t have to be a pain in the butt!

Once you establish a routine that takes the guesswork out of it, everything becomes SO much easier.

Here’s how I personally meal prep every week

Step 1: Take Inventory

Go through your fridge, freezer, and pantry and make a list of what...

When ordering a dish that has several toppings, sauces, add-ins, etc. (i.e., salad )...always ask for the following on the side:

1. Dressing/Sauce —> It’s hard to know exactly what dressings and sauces are made of when eating at restaurants AND it’s even harder to know how...

I’ve been incorporating more ‘carb-ups’ and more of a targeted ketogenic diet (TKD) approach lately and my body is lovin’ it! Remember, Keto is a metabolic state NOT a food.

Carbs are not essential but they most definitely can (and in some cases SHOULD) be used...