A lot of nutrition guides for half marathon training are overly complicated and aimed at elite athletes, which can be intimidating for the average runner. This blog post is about taking the pressure off by treating your fueling as a personal, no-math-required experiment throughout your 12-to-16-week training cycle. As a health coach and personal trainer, my goal is to give you simple, straightforward guidelines so you can figure out what works best for your body, ensuring you have the energy needed to train well, recover fully, and cross the finish line feeling strong.
Rethinking "Clean Eating" Why Your Food Language Is Keeping You Stuck
In this blog post, I explain why terms like "eat clean" and "cheat meal" can actually undermine your long-term health efforts. As a health coach, I see how this kind of rigid, judgmental language creates frustration and keeps good people feeling stuck. Since no one can even agree on what "clean" means, it turns enjoying food into a confusing moral struggle. I share how letting go of this black-and-white thinking is the key to making sustainable progress. Your health journey should feel supportive and fit your real life, not an impossible ideal.
Are You Addicted to Sugar or Are You Just Human?
If you've ever wondered whether you're addicted to sugar, this blog post is for you. The good news? You have more control than you might think. With a few mindset shifts and intentional habits, you can train your brain to enjoy sugar without feeling controlled by it—finding balance without deprivation for a healthier, more sustainable approach.
How to Cut Through the Confusion of Fitness Advice and Find What Works for You
Fitness advice is everywhere—do less cardio, lift heavier, eat clean, count macros, fast, don’t fast. It’s no wonder people feel stuck before they even start. In this blog post we explore that there’s no single “right” way, only the way that works for you. The key is cutting through the noise, focusing on fundamentals, and filtering advice through the lens of your goals, lifestyle, and what you can actually stick with.
A Case For Processed Foods In Your Diet: What Healthy People Sometimes Get Wrong
In this blog post, learn why not all processed foods deserve the bad reputation they often get. We'll explore the spectrum of processed foods, from highly nutritious options like frozen vegetables and canned beans to more indulgent choices, and uncover what people often get wrong about them. You'll discover how to make smarter choices, simplify meal prep, and embrace balance in your diet without unnecessary stress.