I get asked this question a lot and this is an area I have been adjusting in my own routine. I never work out fast on purpose, but since I wake up so early to workout I got into a bad routine of just drinking coffee and jumping into my workout. I knew this wasn’t ideal, but I got lazy. I have recently been diving into the research more on intermittent fasting and fasted workouts and how it … [Read more...]

There continues to be more and more research on GLP1 drugs and their many benefits for certain populations. These populations include people with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, overweight/obese, and post gastric bypass surgery. A GLP1 drug is not appropriate for someone wanting to lose 5-10 lbs and is often being misused. Therefore, I thought it would be interesting … [Read more...]

Someone asked me what the science behind 30 different plants a week says and how to achieve it. The idea of consuming 30 DIFFERENT plants per week may seem unrealistic, but with a little awareness and planning it’s very achievable. The American Gut study revealed that people who eat at least 30 different plant-based foods a week had more diverse gut microbes than people who ate less than 10. … [Read more...]

Heather and I both have a started to take our skincare very seriously the past few years. The #1 thing we have learned is to stay out of the sun! While that is not always possible (or desirable because these OC girls miss the sunshine during the rough WA winters) we have learned to protect our face and body from harmful and damaging sun exposure. Nothing ages you more than the sun, so wearing … [Read more...]

Summer is officially in full swing with the 4th of July being tomorrow, and with that comes all the BBQs, parties, picnics and more. While these types of gatherings with friends and family can be a lot of fun, it can also be stress for some. Navigating social settings that involve food and alcohol can be very stressful for some. Here are some tips to help you stay on track with your nutrition … [Read more...]

I’m obsessed with sleep and truly feel hungover when I don’t sleep well. I’ve learned I can’t function well with less than 7 hours of sleep. Poor sleep throws off my entire next day from my exercise, mood, and nutrition. My clients are often surprised when I ask about their sleep, but soon understand how important getting enough sleep AND quality sleep impacts their health and wellbeing. Here … [Read more...]

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I often get asked what the best workout is. There is no shortage of workout classes, studios, and online fitness platforms these days all selling their workouts as the best. I wanted to break down the different types of exercise, what classes would fall into t hat category, and the benefits of each so you can make a decision on what the ideal fitness plan is for you. Ultimately whatever form of … [Read more...]

It felt like I was traveling a lot during the winter and spring this year. From girls trips and a birthday trip I was on the go a lot. For me, I stay put in the summer because we typically have unbelievable weather that we have earned all winter long and I don’t need to escape the rain for a few month. However, this is a busy travel time for many families on summer break. I’ve rounded up … [Read more...]

Having elevated blood sugar is something I never thought I would have to worry about. In January I had my yearly labs drawn and was surprised to see my HbA1C was higher than it should be based on my health status and lifestyle. HbA1C is a 2-3 month average of your blood sugar and a test I had to ask for by my doctor when she was writing my lab order. While my numbers were not technically in the … [Read more...]