When I first started keto back in 2014, I suffered from what some call ‘fat phobia’ or the fear of eating fat.

I was hesitant to eat more fat and add fat to my meals (even the healthy ones) because I was still in the mindset that eating more fat equates to gaining body fat.

Now, don’t get me wrong...

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 experience...

“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 continuously ran through my mind as I was tr...

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?

Probably not.

In ...

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 professiona...

"The '21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight-Loss Challenge’ Is Here To Make Your Life Easier. It’s got basically everything you need to go keto.

This cookbook, which just came out on August 28th, breaks down this high-fat, low-carb diet for you in a 21-day challenge format. Even better: It's not just a cook...