Quinn and I got back from Orange County late last night and it was more than an eventful trip home.  I had a total #mombrain moment and thought our flight was at 4:30pm, but turns out that was actually the arrival time in Seattle!  (Husband called asking why I was texting him because I should be on my flight lol) So.... we totally missed our flight and had to get on a completely full 5:30pm flight … [Read more...]

The sun is shining and it is time to take your workout game outdoors. If you're anything like me having new workout gear is a huge motivator to get moving! I've put together a few of my favorite pieces or items currently on my wishlist. New fitness gear can also make the perfect gift for a sporty mama in your life...Mother's Day is this Sunday after all!    Half Marathon Training … [Read more...]

Happy May friends!  Feeling that Spring sunshine finally in Seattle and soaking up every second of it!  I have a couple of fun finds this month to share with you and remember none of this is sponsored...maybe one day ;) I've found and purchased all of these products on my own. So let's get to it! Good Culture cottage cheese...19 grams of protein...yes please!  I found this at Whole Foods and it … [Read more...]

I once had a client who referred their co-worker to see me for weight loss.  The co-worker told my client that they had an appointment with me the following week, and commented that they should eat all their favorite foods now because I would likely tell them they couldn’t eat them anymore.  My client’s response was priceless, “Oh no, she is not that kind of dietitian!"  When I'm meeting … [Read more...]

I know the idea of making your own almond milk at home seems a little daunting and maybe even like a waste of time because it is so much easier to just buy almond milk at any grocery store. But, I promise it is actually pretty simple and cost effective (which makes my husband happy) to make your own. It also tastes significantly better than anything you can buy in the store (and I’ve tried A LOT … [Read more...]

I'd like to start off by saying this post is not intended to be interpreted as a "diet" or what you should be eating.  Everyone is different and this is just a glimpse into a somewhat typical day for me.  I do not count calories, macros, or have any dietary restrictions.  I'm a non-diet dietitian and believe in fueling my body consistently throughout the day with the real food so I can live and … [Read more...]

If you follow along on Instagram you might have seen me raid Heather's pantry and fridge last week.  She has already made some awesome swaps recently (her Primal Kitchen salad dressing assortment made me so proud), but she wanted me to come and browse her pantry and see where she might be able to continue to make more nutritious choices for her and her family.  Let's spring clean this pantry shall … [Read more...]

There are two types of people...people who view grocery shopping as an annoying errand and would prefer to have it delivered to their house and there are people like me. Whole Foods is like my version of Disneyland...I'm a kid in a candy store...my happy place... you get the picture.  I could spend an hour plus going up and down every.single.aisle. taking my sweet precious time making sure I got … [Read more...]

Fitness is my jam and always has been.  I've been super active my whole life and played D1 soccer in college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.  Once my soccer career ended and I didn't have mandatory workouts, games, and practices I had to really take it upon myself to be accountable for my fitness.   I've continued to make working out a huge priority in my life not only for my physical health, but it … [Read more...]