Collagen is one of the most popular supplements on the market. Many of you always have questions if collagen actually works or is just hype. Collagen has a lot of health claims, but is the science really there to back it up? Let’s dive into it a bit more. What is collagen? Collagen is a type of protein that is taken from connective tissue from bones, ligaments, and tendons of animals … [Read more...]

FNCE, which stands for Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo, is a national conference held yearly for Registered Dietitians. I’ve only been one other time in Nashville right before I got pregnant with Quinn. I set this goal for myself and proud that I followed through with attending a national nutrition conference in 2023. I was hoping this conference would motivate me to get back in … [Read more...]

Creatine has been around forever. It’s the most well-studied performance supplement with a ton of studies to back up it’s efficacy in building muscle, performance, and recovery. However, I always just thought of it as a supplement for men. I would have never predicted myself taking this supplement, but here we are. I have been learning a lot more via research articles and podcasts about the … [Read more...]

From the second my alarm goes off at 5:30am I start my routine and I have a list of things I want to accomplish in order to feel my best today and long term. Some are small and some are bigger, but everything adds up. Here are my 10 non-negotiables: Sleep. I’ve learned I need 7-8 hours of sleep a night and anything less and I don’t feel well. If I get less than 7 hours it impacts my … [Read more...]

I wrote a blog post a few weeks ago “My Top 5 Hacks for Packing School Lunches” and I received some requests for a similar post, but for picky eaters. I’ve got you. Here are 5 tips for packing a school lunch for your picky eater: Include them in the grocery shopping and lunch packing so they feel like they have some control in the decision making. Ask them questions like “would you like to … [Read more...]

Newly postpartum- no idea where to start with losing weight. Just cleared for exercise too. Congratulations! My best advice is to take your time easing back into movement and be gentle with yourself during this season. I wasn’t gentle with myself after I had Quinn and jumped back into intense exercise too soon and there were consequences. I was much more gentle with myself after I had … [Read more...]

Summer is winding down and the back to school posts are going strong! I know packing school lunches can be an added stress for many parents. It’s just one more thing to do before your kiddo heads out the door during a hectic school morning. Personally, I like packing lunches and having Quinn eat at school. Why? Because she’s forced to sit down to eat. Over the summer, she often just … [Read more...]

With fall right around the corner and the kids heading back to school you may find yourself craving the routine this brings. Summer can be a busy time filled with all the things that can throw us off our usual routines. Think travel, late nights, kids home all day, eating out more, parties etc. While all of these things are fun, and what summer is all about, you may be craving a bit of a reset. … [Read more...]

I’ve been having the best time playing more pickleball this summer. I’ve found a good group of women to play with and my husband and I will occasionally play mixed doubles on Saturday mornings. It’s such a fun and social sport that I’ve really enjoyed getting into. This sport is growing like crazy, so I thought I would share my pickleball must haves to help you get started ;) xx, A … [Read more...]