Tag: nutrition

I had my first DEXA body scan this week at the Human Performance Lab at Boise State. For those of you who haven’t done one, it’s basically a machine that tells you exactly what your body is made of — bone, muscle, and fat. It is the truth teller. The whole truth teller. And apparently…

If you are serious about losing weight and getting fit, then by now you should be logging every bite and every sip into an app. Yes. Every bite. Every sip. Because here’s the truth: you can’t lose weight unless you are in a calorie deficit. And you won’t know if you are in a calorie…

People ask me all the time what I actually eat every day, so here it is — no secrets, no magic, just what works for me. My day starts with coffee. In my first cup, I add 5 grams of creatine. In my second (and sometimes third), I add Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides. I try…

It was April of 2024. By that point, I had already lost 30 pounds and honestly felt like I had already been through a major transformation. I was feeling stronger, more confident, and more at home in my body than I had in years. So when my trainer, Isaac, called me and told me about…

If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to know what to eat, not earn another degree,” you’re not alone. Macros don’t have to be confusing — even at 60+, even with a weight-loss goal. Let’s walk through a real-life example step by step using this woman: Step 1: Understand What “Macros” Are “Macros” is short…

How to Actually Use Macros in Real Life (Without Losing Your Mind) So now you know what macros are. You may have even calculated yours. And then reality hit. “Okay… but how do I actually DO this?” Good news: you don’t need perfection, a food scale obsession, or to eat like a fitness influencer. First…

So let’s break it down — no science degree required. First: What are “macros”? Macros is short for macronutrients — the three main types of food your body needs: That’s it. Not magic. Not a diet trend. Just food. Every calorie you eat comes from one (or more) of these three. Why macros matter more…

Six days into my health and fitness journey, I found myself at a party at a friend’s house. I happily filled my plate with all the delicious goodies and excitedly shared stories about my first few workouts with my trainer. I was feeling proud. For the first time in my life, I was actually showing…