"Calories is vs calories out. Burn more than you take in. That's how you lose weight." If this is the advice you live by, how is that going for you? It's not your fault that this has likely been ingrained in you from a young age. I often STILL hear this outdated and poor advice being given out. 

Calories are one SMALL piece of the whole picture and definitely not the most important piece. Why they are given so much attention and accolades is beyond me. There are way more crucial things for you to focus on when it comes to your overall health and weight loss if that's your goal. Let's talk about three of the biggest areas to look at in order to bring your body into harmony and balance.

In this episode we talk about:

- Why focusing on calories is missing the boat when it comes to your health.

- 3 things to focus on instead of calories.

- What undereating does to your body and how that impacts weight.

*Don't forget to share this with a friend or family member so they can know what to buy organic!

Mentioned in this episode:

- $50 off March discount on Kickstart Nutrition coaching package- Click HERE- Use coupon code podletter  (only valid through March 2024).

- Spring Produce and Recipe Guide- Click HERE!

- Start Fresh: 30 day kickoff nutrition program click HERE!

- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE

- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com 

More fun stuff:

- Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM 

- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE

- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.

- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.

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We all have heard that we need to increase our fruits and vegetables. Eating fresh produce is "healthy" for us, right? Well what if there are toxic chemicals sprayed on them and now you are eating them multiple times per day (from the advice of your nutritionist 😅)? Organic fruits and vegetables can come with a hefty price tag and it may make you wonder, is this really worth it? In some cases, it is, but not every case. Let's talk about when to buy something organic and when to skip it so that you are confident that you are eating the healthiest foods for your family without breaking the bank.

In this episode we talk about:

- Is organic really worth it?

- What do pesticides really do to our body?

- Which foods should you definitely buy organic and which can you skip?

*Don't forget to share this with a friend or family member so they can know what to buy organic!

Mentioned in this episode:

- The Environmental Working Group website: click HERE! 

- Spring Produce and Recipe Guide- Click HERE!

- Start Fresh: 30 day kickoff nutrition program click HERE!

- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE

- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com 

More fun stuff:

- Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM 

- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE

- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.

- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.

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Attention perfectionists! This episode is for you! Many of us have a tendency to think that if we can't do something "perfectly" it's not worth doing. If you are a brain surgeon, that may be a good thing. For the rest of us who use this same mentality towards our fitness and nutrition, this is actually PREVENTING you from reaching your best health. Let's talk about ways to break out of this mindset and apply more balanced nutrition strategies to our life.

In this episode we talk about:

Mentioned in this episode:

- Start Fresh: 30 day kickoff nutrition program click HERE!

- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE

- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com 

More fun stuff:

- Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM 

- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE

- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.

- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.

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As a nutritionist and wellness professional for the last 15+ years, I have noticed that these three symptoms are some of the MOST common when it comes to how someone is feeling. Many people don't realize that fatigue, illness, and moodiness all have nutritional components driving them as well! Specific nutrients as well as another key part of nutrition can be the missing link for those suffering from fatigue, constant illness, and/or moodiness. Let's talk about what these are and break it down.

In this episode we talk about:

Mentioned in this episode:

- Start Fresh: 30 day kickoff nutrition program click HERE!

- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE

- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com 

More fun stuff:

- Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM 

- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE

- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.

- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.

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 Struggling with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, or digestive issues? We know nutrition is important and a big part of how we feel but what if something was missing? So often we hear "advice" on how to feel our best and how the "best" way to eat is, but what if all of these were missing something? What if the missing part of nutrition was actually holding you back? Are YOU missing this key part?

In this episode we talk about:

Mentioned in this episode:

- Start Fresh: 30 day kickoff nutrition program click HERE!

- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE

- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com 

More fun stuff:

- Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM 

- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE

- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.

- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.

Do you like this podcast? Please make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts and share it with someone who would benefit from listening!

Setting goals can seem like a drag. Maybe you've set the same goal every year and still haven't made progress. Could it be you are stuck in a negative behavior chain? When it comes to nutrition, we are constantly a product of our habits and behaviors; some of which are a part of a chain of events or responses that we may or may not be aware of. If you are stuck in a pattern or habit that you want to change, what if you looked at the chain of actions and behaviors that occur in order to break the chain and get you a different outcome?

In this episode we talk about:

Mentioned in this episode:

- Start Fresh: 30 day kickoff nutrition program click HERE!

- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE

- Center for Healthy Living- Kaiser Permanente

More fun stuff:

- Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM 

- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE

- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.

- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.

Do you like this podcast? Please make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts and share it with someone who would benefit from listening!

It's that time of year that people start talking about setting new goals for the new year. Financial goals, fitness goals, health goals, weight loss goals all tend to be the top things people strive to change at the start of a new  year. Goal setting is not a new topic but there's a number of things people do when they set goals that is preventing them from reaching their goals in the first place. Do you do these? I've been working with people for decades on how to set appropriate goals and it goes so much deeper than making sure it's a SMART goal or the surface-level goals like "I want to lose weight". In this episode I ask you the questions you need to be asked in order to actually make progress on your wellness or nutrition goals. 

In this episode we talk about:

- The reasons why so many people don't achieve their health goals.

- What to do when you find yourself in an information "hoarder" situation that prevents you from taking action and achieving your goals. 

- Reflection questions I often ask clients to help them get clarity on what they want for their health (grab a pen and paper).

-What are blind spots and why are they keeping you from your goals?

Mentioned in this episode:

- Start Fresh: 30 day kickoff nutrition program click HERE!

- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE!

- Ep 29: Your blind spots are keeping you stuck- click HERE

More fun stuff:

- Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM 

- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE

- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.

- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.

Do you like this podcast? Please make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts and share it with someone who would benefit from listening!

Do you ever struggle with how to talk to your kids about nutrition or healthy eating? Maybe you've started to notice your kids eating in a way that's not helpful for them. Or maybe you are embarking on a diet journey and don't know how to talk about it with your kids. Or maybe you all just want to eat better but don't want it to be a diet that shapes how your kids look at nutrition for the rest of their life. Establishing foundational nutrition habits is so important for your kids and talking with them in a supportive way is the key for starting that!

I created this episode so you have an idea of how I talk with kids around nutrition, and what key points to discuss with them so they can begin to build lasting habits. 

* Side note: in this episode my new puppy is chewing up a piece of paper...so that's what that background noise is  :)

In this episode we talk about:

- What to avoid when talking to your kids about dieting and nutrition.

- What key areas to talk about so they build lasting habits.

- Ideas on how to get them excited about nutrition.

- My experience teaching nutrition to young kids and teenagers.

Mentioned in this episode:

- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE!

-  Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM 

More fun stuff:

- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE

- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.

- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.

Do you like this podcast? Please make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts and share it with someone who would benefit from listening!

They're coming! All the weight loss products, gimmicks, teas, potions, lotions, and cleanses. It's inevitable this time of year. These ads add to the confusion that is already out there about nutrition and how we should eat. There's so much noise and it puts us in a state of option overload!

But what if you have health concerns? What if you've been diagnosed with a condition and want to know how to eat to support your body? What if you are having symptoms that require you to eat a different way but there's a million websites that are all saying something different and you just don't know what to do? Let's talk about it and cut through the noise!

In this episode we talk about:

- Why we are all confused about nutrition.

- What is your food identity?

- Why simply changing your nutrition actions doesn't last.

- Key questions to ask yourself so that you get clear on what you need to do in order to start making progress on your health and nutrition.

Mentioned in this episode:

- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE!

More fun stuff:

- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE

- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.

- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.

Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM 

Do you like this podcast? Please make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts and share it with someone who would benefit from listening!

When it comes to holiday eating tips, there is no shortage of absolutely absurd information. "Drink a full glass of water before dinner so you don't eat too much." "Bring foods you don't like so you don't eat as much." These are just ridiculous and can lead to disordered thoughts around food, not to mention guilt, shame, and misery during a time that's meant to be joyful.

The fact is, our health goals can take a backseat when our schedules get busy. What if there were a few things to focus on during this time that would help maintain your goals while not causing you added stress? That's what we will be talking about in today's episode so that you can cruise through the rest of this year feeling healthy, happy, and motivated instead of bloated, sluggish, and tired. 

In this episode we talk about:

- 5 not-so-average tips on how to manage holiday foods.

- What to do if you feel like abandoning your fitness routine.

- What to focus on nutritionally when traveling.

- Why putting your goals on hold until January isn't the best idea. 

Mentioned in this episode:

- Join the Sleigh the Season Wellness challenge- Click HERE

- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE

- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE!

More fun stuff:

- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.

- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.

Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM 

Do you like this podcast? Please make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts and share it with someone who would benefit from listening!