Let’s talk about NEAT!

NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis.

It sounds complicated but it’s really not.

Basically, NEAT refers to the calories burned during activities that are not considered formal exercise (i.e., cleaning the house, walking the dog, taking the stairs,...

Brunch is probably one of my favorite weekend activities for several reasons. Mainly because it involves food (duh ) but also because it’s nice to try new places around San Diego since there are sooo many and also when I’m traveling to different cities. Another reason is that I tend...

Have you ever heard the phrase “what gets measured, gets managed?”

I’m sure you have...and I’m sure deep down you know that this applies to pretty much anything in life -- especially when it comes to money and food.

In this post, I’m not going to dive into the...

Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle and strength building, healthy aging, or just overall health...exercise and activity levels matter!

Do they matter more than your nutrition protocol? No.

Do they help you reach your goals faster, boost your mental well-being, and optimize your overall...

“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...

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...