Category: Nutrition & Wellness

  • Building a Year-Round Mindset (While Dodging Fries & Feelings)

    Building a Year-Round Mindset (While Dodging Fries & Feelings)

    Maintenance mode doesn’t get the spotlight it deserves. It’s not flashy, but it’s real. Since January 8th, I’ve lost 13.1 pounds and transitioned into maintenance—and let me tell you, holding the line is its own kind of grind. Summer has thrown curveballs, cravings, and chaos, but I’m still showing up. From hiking and paddleboarding to…

  • Navigating the Post-Deficit Blues: Lessons in Small Wins, Resilience, and Double Unders

    Navigating the Post-Deficit Blues: Lessons in Small Wins, Resilience, and Double Unders

    After wrapping up my 6-week calorie deficit, I’ve been working on finding my balance again—especially with nutrition and movement. From small wins like double unders at CrossFit to tackling back pain and finding new ways to stay active, it’s all about progress over perfection. Join me as I share the ups and downs of staying…

  • Starting My Calorie Deficit: Challenges & Triumphs

    Starting My Calorie Deficit: Challenges & Triumphs

    The author shares their journey entering a calorie deficit to lose body fat after months of learning about nutrition. They detail the challenges in adjusting habits, tracking progress, and managing cravings. Despite setbacks, including a back injury, they find strength in progress photos and developing healthier behaviors, emphasizing the importance of consistency and self-control.

  • Eating More, Weighing Less: What Finally Worked for Me

    Eating More, Weighing Less: What Finally Worked for Me

    After years of struggling with healthy eating, a turning point came when I joined a nutrition group. Tracking food highlighted my dietary imbalances and helped me align my habits with my goals. Over 2.5 months, I lost 7.2 pounds and gained confidence, energy, and better sleep by embracing small daily improvements.