Posts in Nourishment
The Truth About Postpartum Weight Loss (+ Why Bouncing Back Is a Myth)

Postpartum weight loss is a very popular topic and a common goal for many new moms. And that’s understandable for many reasons- a big one of them being simply wanting to feel like you again.

But society’s obsession with “bouncing back” after growing, birthing, and nourishing new life and the top metric of success being how quickly you fit into your pre-pregnancy jeans? It’s nothing short of ridiculous and downright misinformed. Here’s why and what to do instead.

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Why You Need To Prioritize Minerals As a Mom

Did you know that pregnancy gives around 10% of a mom’s mineral stores to her baby? This is one reason why moms are at higher risk for mineral depletion. Along with a history of under-eating, chronic stress and lack of sleep, and more, moms- especially new moms- can easily be out of balance. Focusing on replenishing minerals can help to restore health and vitality in motherhood, especially with the right test to get a full picture of your body’s stores.

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How I Healed From Postpartum Depletion

Around a year postpartum, I crashed. And it was shocking because I thought I was doing everything right, yet felt more terrible than ever. I discovered, however, that I has been missing some really important puzzle pieces.

Here’s how I went from exhausted, anxious, and burnt out as a new mom to energized, vibrant, and resilient.

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Is Nourished Postpartum The Answer You Need?

Nourished Postpartum is my signature 3-month holistic nutritional therapy program helping moms of little ones properly honor, fuel, and care for themselves in their current season so they can restore their energy, improve their mental health, and feel like the best new version of themselves in motherhood.

Is it right for you?

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6 Surprising Truths Women Need to Know About Their Body Weight & Size

As a functional health practitioner who encounters the topic of weight and body image regularly as part of my job as well as a woman with my own personal roller coaster journey with the two, I have quite a lot to say and a lot of it that goes against the mainstream misguided suggestions and beliefs most women have been exposed to- and may not even realize they are perpetuating.

Let’s break the cycle and begin by diving into the top 6 things I wish all women knew about their bodies in regards to their weight and size:

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Do You Need to Reprioritize Your Weight Loss Goals?

Weight loss may be a top priority for you… but does your body agree?

Time and time again, women come to me and state that one of their top goals is changing their body weight or size. And while it’s not my job to tell any woman what to do with her body or how to feel about it, it actually kind of is my job to help my clients reflect on, reframe, and often reprioritize their goals when it comes to true healing and achieving their best health.

Most of the time, weight loss is the furthest thing from their body’s goal and we need to make a shift. Could this be the same for you?

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Breastfeeding Nutrition: Tips for Properly Nourishing Yourself & Your Baby

There is such a lack of nutrition information for the postpartum period, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. And whatever is available tends to be very vague- “Just eat a balanced diet,” focused on bouncing back- “Lose the baby weight fast by following this meal plan,” or is centered around what not to eat while breastfeeding.

So when it comes to proper nutrition to not only support milk production and make nutrient-rich milk, but also ensure your body is being properly nourished too, these are my top 7 tips!

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Why It May Be Time to Re-Think Your Food & Sleep

This may sound like a radically simple statement, but it’s true and all women need to hear it:

No matter who you are and no matter what health struggles you have or goals you’re after, eating enough food and getting enough sleep are absolutely essential.

But why? And how much do you actually need? Read on to find out!

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Why Low Carb Diets Actually Aren't Great for Women

Low-carb diets have been getting a ton of time in the spotlight lately- from approaches like the paleo, Atkins, and even Mediterranean diets to more extremes like keto and carnivore diets. They’re often promoted as methods for losing weight but even for general health reasons.

And so you may be wondering: Do they actually work? Are they helpful? Or are they truly more harmful than good?

Let’s break it down.

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