Labs to monitor: TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3 T3 hormone is most metabolically active, and is most relevant to a fitness journey. The medication Liothyronine is the synthetic form of T3, which is sometimes abused in the fitness industry due to it’s fat loss effects. Liothyronine is not often prescribed in conventional medicine, as it is believed to be unstable and difficult to…
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5 Tips for success when tracking macros
1.Above all else be consistent Progress is sometimes slower than desired, you will not see change overnight. The only way to see change is to be consistent day in a day out let go of the outcome and commit to the process. Then all the sudden, you will see change. Suddenly clothes fit different, people start commenting on your change, and you will notice subtle changes…
Tips for Women to Achieve Lasting Weight Loss
Tips for Women to Achieve Lasting Weight Loss Many different factors influence how we lose weight, and it’s a different path for everyone. For women, it’s important to work with your specific needs and physiology (which are different from those of men) when creating a plan. Making a few sustainable changes to your lifestyle can promote your overall health and create lasting weight-loss…
I’ve been reading about parasites for quite some time now
I’ve been reading about parasites for quite some time now Diving into the research about prevalence in the United States, how we get them, how they disrupt health, and how do I know if I have one??? This is likely a topic many people are not familiar with, as it has not hit mainstream yet. Although I am going to do my best to change…
Current and Prospective Clients
Current and Prospective Clients Please take some time to familiarize yourself with how my process works. As I am involved in body building, these guidelines have been created similar to how check-ins work for body builder athletes, but is also an amalgamation of what I’ve learned working on clinical trials in weight loss, and as a Dietitian. I tailor all recommendations to you, and what…
Benefits of Stool Testing
Benefits of Stool Testing Functional nutrition training has taught me to always get to the root cause of what is causing my clients health problems. Most people come to me for weight loss, but once we start working together it may become apparent that there are additional health concerns that need to be addressed in order to lose weight and feel better. Common symptoms that often trigger…
Is Fat Loss Different Than Weight Loss?
Is Fat Loss Different Than Weight Loss? I argue and profound yes! Most people who want to lose weight are actually referring to the desire to lose fat. Why take the time to differentiate between them? Because the strategy of how you go about them is completely different. A lot of people think all you have to do is cut calories and do a bunch…
Low-Calorie High Energy Protein Shakes
CLEANEST ENERGY GREEN Ice 1-2 scoops plain unflavored whey protein 2 TBSP matcha powder 3 TBSP Maple syrup 1 cup almond milk Blend for at least 3 mins add water as needed Highest Energy Chocolate Ice 1-2 scoops plain unflavored whey protein 3 TBSP Plain cocoa powder 3 TBSP Maple syrup or sweetener of choice 1 TBSP psyllium husk 1 cup almond milk Blend for…
Can’t lose weight? Read this first!
Can’t lose weight? Read this first! If you fall into the category of people who have tried cutting calories, exercise regularly, and generally watch what you eat but still can’t change your physique or lose weight? You’re constantly struggling and wondering why its so hard, how is it that other people can drop weight seemingly quickly but you can’t? If you’re struggling to lose the…
What does your dietitian eat in a day?
I am a dietitian and health enthusiast so I will probably always enjoy eating healthy, but I also have to eat a certain way because of certain health problems that develop when I start eating wheat, sugar, and a lot of processed foods. When I was 21 I went through a lot of trauma and had a huge life shift, I developed an eating disorder and had…