Exercising terrified me when I was expecting Tucker (my 1st kiddo). My doctor gave me the green light early on but I wanted limits about speed and distance to keep my little bundle safe. I searched for research but there were no formal guidelines about how far or how fast I could go. Reading other mom blogs about exercise calmed my nerves, so I thought I'd share my experience. If you're expecting or hoping to be, here's what I learned in the last 5 years. 

​While continuing education, supervision, and working with clients teaches me a lot about eating behaviors, my most interesting experience has been exploring my own relationship with food compared to my husband's. We come from very different backgrounds - especially when it comes to how our families approached food. As a result how we view when to eat, what to eat, and when to stop eating is SO different! Click below to read more...

One of the obsession with nutrition over the years has been the tenet of "self-control" or "willpower." Similarly, most patients initially complain that their problem is, "I just don't have any self control." It leaves me wondering, what exactly IS this oh so elusive "self-control" we all desire? And how do we strengthen it? 

Research demonstrates that people estimate they make 15 food and drink related decisions each day. But in reality, people make OVER 200 decisions (220 to be exact) to figure out “what,” “when,” “where,” “how much,” and "with whom."

​With so much attention to food and a ridiculous amount of food information in the world, it's easy to assume we "get it" and don't need support. So what can a dietitian do for you and why exactly are they helpful? 

Headlines are always screaming about the perils of sugar and touting the "best" choices. But how toxic is sugar really and are some types really better than others? I scoured the research to find the answers.