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First competition was not at all what I intended, but maybe was everything I needed. On a weekly basis I move my body t...
06/02/2026

First competition was not at all what I intended, but maybe was everything I needed. On a weekly basis I move my body to feel good physically and mentally, but as a former athlete, I’m always signing up for a race for that indescribable competitive vibe that I miss during the day to day grind as an average working adult and parent. Not everyone has that drive for the competitive edge though, and as a performance professional I love being able to relate to the fact that what so many people need is simply finding enjoyment through movement so they can find a routine.

After pushing my body year round since high school and ignoring lots of aches and discomfort, I’ve finally been dialing into physical therapy and more manual work this year. As we uncover and address one issue, it seems to adjust my body to release another. Hopefully this is the last surprise for awhile and I can get back to my normal soon. In the meantime, I’ll be keeping things in perspective as best I can. Grateful of what my body is capable of, resources to care for it and time to invest in moving it.

*Extra laps were a serious rookie move that never would have happened if I was dialed into race mode! Maybe a reel on how this could have happened later?

06/01/2026

While I didn’t get to go as hard in my first Hyrox as planned, I still prepped for the event to keep my energy up and spirits high.
An afternoon race start is new to me. But no matter what, 24 hours pre-race:
1) we’re focused on carbs.
2) This time around, also antioxidants for me due to a slight adductor strain hence the Cherry concentrate!
3) You never want to try something new 1-2 days before the race when it comes to food. I’m lucky I already know and trust so it was an easy choice.
4) While you typically want to keep fat intake down for digestive reasons, I still chose the Brussels for some fiber cause we know we want to keep things moving. Not TMI. Part of sports nutrition!
5) Hydrate hydrate hydrate!

Also: Wegmans caramelized focaccia is fantastic, with all the bars available, don’t sleep on classic Clif chocolate chip, and be sure to get a little carb boost before you’re off! Honey is easy.

05/28/2026

Early in my career, likely soon after watching Food Inc, I nitpicked every ingredient and jumped on the anti-seed oil bandwagon. While I still opt for the “natural” version of things when possible for possible environmental and social impacts, my recommendations are rooted in science and merged with practicality. It’s not practical for American families in 2026 to eat food exactly as it is in nature all the time. Some level of processing is necessary to meet the demands of the food system and our busy lives.

My top 3 cooking oils at home are olive, avocado and sesame seed (toasted, to be exact). It’s a privilege to have the income to make them my staples. (I’m also aware the avocado industry could never handle every household and packaged product.) While I prefer to cook with those, I top dishes with my fair share of Momofuku chili crunch which has a grapeseed oil base and always have Kashi Go on hand, which contains canola oil. I buy my kids Hippeas with sunflower oil, Harvest snaps with “vegetable oil” and if they order fries at a restaurant I know the type of fat they’re cooked in isn’t going to a game changer like some crazy influencers think.

I have yet to see someone yelling on the internet about “toxic ingredients” present a public health solution that helps increase whole food and essential nutrient intake regardless of social determinants of health. Our food system has countless problems. The environment shares many of those problems and has more. Removing plant based oils from fast food and ultra processed foods isn’t the answer and depending on what you replace them with (like animal fat or saturated palm fats) it can actually contribute to continuing the decline in health of our society.

PS. My household has one PHEV car, but no I’m not giving up my gas range.

05/26/2026

ICYM this in the news over MDW, it’s another recent nutrition headline in sports that comes from not leaning on expert advice at their fingertips. Trust board certified sports dietitians and actual researchers. No one is trying to hide anything. There’s SO many ways to improve nutrition to support performance. Avoiding seed oils isn’t it.

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05/22/2026

Insane that we’ve been in this home for over a decade now. What we thought would be a starter home is currently in its second addition and renovation because we love the literal half square mile we’re in so much!

In 2021 we added a master, larger first floor bathroom and actual usable garage - our builder that time around was an absolute nightmare (like, we’re still fixing issues and finding things that weren’t up to code). While that situation is tough, it would have hurt way more to have flipped the projects and had the problems in the heart of our home - and work space. Good news is that 3+ weeks in we’re already so much happier with how things are going and the communication with .

As a dietitian who has developed recipes, recorded for courses, fitness clubs, brand content, TV segments and product launches here, I am SO grateful and ready for a refresh. The first 3 weeks didn’t feel too “real” since our existing kitchen was still in tact as they worked on everything in this video. But this week when they broke through, absolutely hit and in one week we’ll be navigating a kitchen-less summer!

Stay tuned for more progress videos and lots of grilling, air fryer, and no cook recipes!

05/18/2026

What should you do if you have elevated Lp(a) and other cholesterol markers? Are you fine just cause triglycerides are normal?
Normal TGs may be more related to energy balance than cholesterol.
W/ elevated Lp(a) you may need to work harder at lifestyle factors to protect your heart. While her ApoB isn’t incredibly high, the number w/ other elevated markers may indicate plaque build up, regardless of TG levels.
1) PCPs in our health system generally don’t have the bandwidth to be your best resource for individualized nutrition care. Switch PCPs if they aren’t answering your questions adequately, referring you to a cardiologist, or referring you to a dietitian covered by insurance. If you can afford concierge cardiologists & dietitian services, I say do it yesterday. Seeing a specialist early means better oversight over time, more up-to-date testing + recs, and ideally the best medical advice if you do have a strong genetic risk and a statin lowering medication is the safest choice for you and your heart*.
2) Eat at least 25 grams of fiber per day from a variety of whole plant foods: Foods like whole grains, pulses, produce, and seeds are associated with better blood cholesterol levels for a variety of reasons: soluble fiber which helps excrete cholesterol, plant sterols which can block some cholesterol absorption, and vitamins, minerals and plant compounds that support cardiometabolic function and gut health.
3) Choose lean proteins + plant proteins more often: Most fat in animal proteins is saturated, the type associated with heart disease.
Swap red meat or pork for fish, lean poultry, or soy products. You can also start by reducing portion size by adding beans and lentils to your
4) Choose heart-supportive fats from plants and fatty fish. While excess total fat and calorie intake may contribute to elevated lipids over time, when staying within your needs, unsaturated fats benefit heart health. Pro tip: incorporate more fats from plants and fish (including plant oils over butter/tallow - we aren’t talking oxidized frying oils. Reduce those foods).
*Cont, in comments

05/14/2026

ApoB is still an important measure that can indicate risk of plaque build-up even if you’ve gotten your total and LDL cholesterol into a normal range. It’s just that your diet and lifestyle (past included) will play a role in its value, not just genetics.

Regardless of genetic risk, choose more whole plant foods, meet fiber recommendations and get your plant and fish fat to protect your cardiovascular system! And remember activity, smoking/vaping, alcohol and stress play a role in heart health, too.

I talk about emergency snacks allll the time. While I keep them everywhere, this quick decision to still go to class had...
05/08/2026

I talk about emergency snacks allll the time. While I keep them everywhere, this quick decision to still go to class had me flustered. I didn’t think about how I had fueled this morning and that I burned a bit more than usual carrying weight up a long hill to school. I have honey packs and all my electrolyte options in an easy to grab area and just let them sit there.

Also could have had
-a couple prunes or dates
-half of the super ripe banana on the counter
-a tbsp of honey
-half a honey stinger waffle
-one of the maurten, HS or precision gels in the pantry

Any of those options would have gotten through my stomach and been absorbed super quickly so that I wouldn’t have felt full at the workout, but would have had more quick energy to get my intensity up 20 minutes in.

My fitness level helped me top off the workout with 1000 ski erg and some wall balls, but if I didn’t have solo in NYC in 3 weeks (😮‍💨), I would have been out the door and home for a recovery smoothie asap!

Don’t make my mistake - join me and add some electrolyte tabs or sticks and a few honey packs and waffle to your car snack basket or gym bag!

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