MM Nutrition, Puyallup, WA (2026)

10/06/2026

Patient Perspectives: Julia’s Story
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“I have always struggled with my weight. Pre MM, I felt like I’d been on a diet for most of my life, and I was at my wits end with trying different things.

I honestly didn’t believe I could accomplish what I have. I thought MM would be another tried and failed attempt at weight loss.

Eight months and 70 lbs later, I feel like a totally different person. Physically, I am in a much healthier place and I have so much more energy.

In my teens, I was diagnosed with a neurological disorder. I was having constant migraines, unable to work out, and struggling with other symptoms for years. The condition markedly contributed to my weight gain, which then made my condition worse.

When I first started with MM, I tried to talk myself out of it before I even started. I was scared it would be too hard and that I would fail.

I don’t think I realized how unhealthy I actually was.

Now, I feel so much more confident in every aspect of my life, and so much more at peace with myself and who I am as a person.

It has been such a hard process but so rewarding and by far the best decision I’ve made. Forming a healthier relationship with food will obviously be a lifelong undertaking.

Morgan is such a strong support. She is compassionate but knows how and when to give tough love.

Change is uncomfortable and scary sometimes, and that’s ok. I had to accept that being scared couldn’t be an excuse from doing something that I really wanted to do.

There were many times in my process where I was overwhelmed and wanted to give up, which is what has made the emotional support invaluable.

I have met some amazing people through MM, and I have learned so much about myself and my behavior patterns.

It’s okay to be scared, but you owe it to yourself to try anyway.

There will never be a “perfect” time, and you will always be able to find an excuse! But now, eight months in, I am so glad I didn’t wait any longer.”

-Julia Roof

09/26/2026

FAQ: What is Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? _________________________________________________

Both an organ and a gland, your liver has a hefty to-do list: filtering blood, disposing of dead red blood cells, producing bile and clotting factors, regulating blood supply, metabolizing carbohydrate, protein, and fat, and storing glycogen.

It is also (unfortunately) a tissue under siege for many adults and a growing number of children and teens.

A whopping 25% of Americans experience the largely asymptomatic condition known as Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, or NAFLD.

While everyone’s liver contains some degree of fat, individuals with NAFLD have higher amounts of live fat than expected, largely thanks to lifestyle factors.

Most often, NAFLD occurs in conjunction with overweight/obesity, although the condition can occur even within the normal, anticipated BMI range.

An estimated 75% of those who are overweight have NAFLD, and that number rises to 90% for those who are obese.

NAFLD increases risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and metabolic syndrome.

Without intervention, NAFLD can progress to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), wherein the liver becomes inflamed and damaged, leading to cirrhosis.

In its early phases, NAFLD is often entirely asymptomatic.

As the disease progresses, symptoms may include fatigue, general malaise, and intermittent pain in the upper right abdomen.

The largest risk factor for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is being overweight or obese, followed by poor diet, inactivity, insulin resistance, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and/or having high triglycerides or high cholesterol.

With increasing levels of overweight/obesity, a disproportionate amount of fat is directed to the visceral cavity, which contains your internal organs.

This, in turn, causes excessive levels of fat accumulation in and around the liver, as well as other vital organs.

The prolonged presence of excess fat cells in and around the liver leads to high levels of inflammation, scarring, and long term liver damage (NASH).

In most cases, lifestyle modification is the first and most important factor.

For most patients with NAFLD, weight loss is crucial, which may include: developing and maintaining a healthy diet, engaging in regular moderate to vigorous physical activity, and- in certain instances- medication.

For patients with NAFLD who are not overweight, dietary modification and exercise without weight loss are first line treatment.

09/24/2026

Nutrition Standoff: Pumpkin Cheesecake vs Kit Kat
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A slice of Pumpkin Cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory contains 1060 Calories and 244% of the max rec for added sugar.

Meanwhile, a Kit Kat Bar contains 210 Calories and 88% of the max rec for added sugar.

1 slice Cheesecake= 5 KitKat Bars*

*Caloric equivalency

09/17/2026

Patient Perspectives: Kameil's Story
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“Before coming to MM Nutrition, I was having a lot of health issues and couldn’t lose weight with the direction from my doctors. I even tried a diet with a naturopathic doctor: I lost a little bit of weight, but gained it back and more.

I was having stomach issues, I was pre-diabetic, and I had high blood pressure.

I had no energy, and I would get winded just walking upstairs in my house. I was honestly afraid that I might die in my sleep.

I didn’t know if this program would even work for me because I’ve tried everything, even under doctors’ advice, and nothing was working. I felt hopeless and depressed.

I saw results in my stepmom and her daughter and wondered if this would work for me too.

I feared failure, being hungry all the time, and eating food that I wouldn’t like.

Since starting with MM, I’m down from a size 20 to a 12 or 14: I feel healthy and more confident, and I’m more present with my family.

I can do activities that I wasn’t able to do before: I can run, and I went ziplining for the first time in my life! I fit comfortably in an airplane seat, with room to spare! I can cross my legs, and I can see my ankles again!

This experience has been eye opening: everything I thought I knew and I as taught about food was wrong.

I thought I was eating healthy, but I wasn’t.

I’ve learned so much about myself through this process, and most importantly that my health is really up to me daily: food was killing me!

With MM, it’s not just about the food, the mental aspects are tackled as well: self talk, irrational thinking, and setting boundaries.

The food tastes great, and I’m actually loving cooking!

When I first started, I doubted myself and my ability to stick with it: I had a lot of irrational thinking and fear.

Now, I don’t even want to eat the food I was eating, and I don’t want to go back to where I was in my life.

Before MM, I was afraid to go do things with friends, and I hated leaving my house. Now, I’m not afraid to try new things or go new places.

I continue to work on my self talk and doubt, and Morgan checking in on me each day and helping me out when I need it is great.

I am now at my goal weight: I want to sustain this for life, and I know now that it’s totally doable.

I wish I would have found MM sooner, but I’m so thankful for Morgan’s expertise and compassion: for wanting to help people be healthy in both mind and body. This is the best decision I’ve made because I’m investing in the rest of my life.

If you decide to do this remember everyone’s journey is different and what you put into it is what you’ll get out of it, it’s all up to you.”

09/14/2026

Nutrition Standoff: Pumpkin Spice Latte vs Doughnut
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A grande Pumpkin Spice Latte contains 390 Calories and 200% of the maximum recommendation for added sugar.

Meanwhile, a Krispy Kreme Doughnut contains 190 Calories and 40% of the max rec for added sugar.

1 Pumpkin Spice Latte= 5 Doughnuts*

*Sugar equivalency

09/14/2026

Patient Perspectives: Giselle’s Story
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“Prior to working with MM Nutrition, I knew that I had to start seriously addressing my weight and health.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve experienced back issues and had a knee replacement, both of which have been negatively impacted by my weight.

I went to see a friend who was an MM patient, and I was stunned by how much weight she’d lost and how great she felt.

I really wrestled with the idea of change at first, because I was happy with and accustomed to my lifestyle, and I didn’t know if I wanted to give that up.

I grew up with a Mom who was a wonderful baker; she took great joy in treating others with food, a role that I too adopted and passed on in ways that later became detrimental.

It’s a horrible catch 22 mindset; you love to eat, but it causes weight gain and medical issues that then cause you to soothe with food, exacerbating the issue.

I’ve been with MM for almost a year, and I’m really proud of my resilience; never in my history of managing my weight have I consistently worked on it for so long.

Physically, I am so excited and proud to no longer have to shop in plus sizes, or worry that if I sat in a flimsy camp chair it might collapse.

I sometimes don’t believe it when I can fit into a medium, which is a bizarre concept for me. It’s been over 25 years that I can remember being this size.

I have so much more energy now, and I’m able to do things that I’ve not done for over thirty years.

Emotionally, I am amazed and proud that I’ve been able to make progress in indulging mindfully, rather than going off the rails.

MM has been so helpful in my journey; it seems as though Morgan has this incredible intuition of texting me if I am struggling or about to go off the rails. I’ve learned that accountability is a huge part of my success.

The amount of emotional resources and group support help immensely, as I hear other people who have the same feelings and issues, and it makes me see that I am not alone with my struggle.

My perspective on self care has changed a lot this past year. I used to think that self care was just things like brushing your teeth or taking a shower.

Now I am understating more and more that it’s a number of things that are much more cerebral and physical. I feel now that self care embodies both physical and mental wellness.

I walk and exercise daily, and I often read articles or watch videos that challenge me or help me along in this process.

I feel more in control of my weight now than I have for some time. And that is empowering to me; anytime I pass on food that I know isn’t good for me, I feel stronger.

I have gone through super bowl parties, barbeques, and birthday celebrations and have been empowered by my choices for the most part.

When I have struggled, I’ve had the tools to learn from it, and I get stronger the longer that I’m here.

I am still working to become stronger physically, and want to get to the point of being able to complete longer distances biking and hiking.

Mentally, I want to grow even stronger in areas that still take effort, and emotionally I want to continue to grow in my contentment of who I am.

I’m learning to be ok with the person that I see in the mirror, rather than picking apart every little thing or thinking about myself in negative or unhelpful ways.

I so often hear people complain about their health; I’ve been there, and I understand it. It’s so easy to forget that when you take care of yourself, you feel so much better. Change is really hard, but so, so worth it.”

-Giselle Dew

09/10/2026

FAQ: What is a processed food, and why are they bad?
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Processed foods are products that have been altered from their natural state using a variety of mechanical, industrial, or human processes. Not all processed foods are unhealthy, but almost all ultra processed foods are.

Processed foods are made by adding or removing certain nutrients or substances, often to enhance palatability or increase shelf life.

Plain, dried pasta, canned tuna, plain yogurt, no sugar added applesauce, and kimchi are all examples of processed foods.

Ultra processed foods are those that result from intensive manufacturing processes.

Examples include things like store bought mac and cheese, bread and bakery products, fruit snacks, granola bars, protein powders, and breakfast cereal.

Diets high in processed and ultra processed foods have been shown to increase inflammation in the body, resulting in higher risk of inflammatory conditions, obesity, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

Insidiously, they also impact the brain’s reward systems in a way that favors overconsumption, leading to a cascade of cravings and a disruption in the brain’s hunger systems.

In general, ultra processed foods are best avoided on a daily basis in favor of whole, unprocessed or minimally processed foods.

Want to learn more about processed foods, or have other questions about nutrition? Send us a message!

We’d be happy to arrange an appointment to assist you in becoming more confident, educated, and empowered in your food choices.

Can’t afford an appointment? Let us know! We’d be happy to direct you to some great supplemental reading on processed and ultraprocessed foods.

09/08/2026

Patient Perspectives: Sydney’s Story
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“Like a lot of people, I had gained weight during the pandemic. I wanted to be healthier, but change felt daunting.

I had used food as a coping mechanism for so long that the idea of giving those bad habits up was unsettling.

I came to MM because I wanted to regain control of my eating habits and hadn't been successful with any other process.

Since having joined MM nine months ago, my perspective on self care has changed immensely: it’s much more important that I had ever realized or accepted.

I feel like I’ve started to take back control of my health, and having accountability and emotional support has really helped me stay on track.

Historically, I never truly prioritized self-care, but it’s now become a major focus and touchpoint in my life.

I’m really happy with the amount of weight I’ve been able to lose and how that’s improved the amount of confidence that I have in myself.

In my time at MM, I’ve developed more confidence and drive to change my life, and I’m better at setting small, reasonable goals in the midst of a large process.

I still haven’t reached all of my goals, but I’m still working to get there.

Consistency and emotional eating are my two big focus points, and I’m continuing to chip away at those.

Before MM, I don’t think I knew how valuable it is to be accountable to someone, and I didn’t expect how much having Morgan’s emotional support would help drive my success.

I don’t think a lot of us do a good job of prioritizing the most important types of self care.

Oftentimes, self care does take a lot of effort.

For me, a lot of self-care is doing things I don’t want to do but need to do to be healthy, and I have to prioritize those parts.

Change can be daunting, but it can be a really positive process.

A lot of the time we dread change and don’t focus enough on looking forward to the positive outcomes.

You can’t expect the process to be perfect, and you can’t give up. The fact that you keep trying is what’s really important.”

-Sydney Barrett

09/03/2026

Patient Perspectives: Kim’s Story
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“Prior to MM, I had yo-yo dieted for years. I was great at “getting on the wagon,” and had lost 60 lbs before having kids.

Inevitably, some life event or stressor would come along and knock me off track, and the weight would creep back on. Then the cycle would start again.

I learned about MM through a friend from work. It was 6 months into the pandemic, and I was at my highest weight ever. I knew I was out of control and that I needed to do something to change the way I’d been approaching my weight.

I considered joining MM for weeks before getting up the nerve to reach out to Morgan. I knew it was going to require a large amount of effort. At the time, I was afraid that I was losing my freedom of choice, and I was afraid of not being able to hide from my mistakes.

Now, I understand that I’ll always have the freedom to make my own choices, and I’m down 85 pounds so far.

The physical transformation has lifted a literal and figurative weight off my shoulders.

I have always worked to maintain a sense of body positivity no matter my size, but I love the way I feel now and never want to go back.

I have finally accepted that this is a lifelong journey and that I will never be able to go back to my old habits; this is my new normal.

Thanks to MM, I’ve been able to establish habits and routines that have made growth possible.

I still struggle with asking for help or owning up to my missteps, but Morgan’s nonjudgmental approach and gentle prodding has really helped break down those barriers.

In my 18 months with MM, I have learned that self care has to be a priority.

I’m my best self when I make the time to practice healthy habits. When I do that, I feel better, my outlook is more optimistic and I am more successful, which feeds into my work and family life as well.

I viewed other weight loss programs as a temporary path to get where I needed to go.

MM has helped me understand what my body needs, and that means accepting a new behavioral norm.

I am learning mindfulness. I am practicing habits that make a healthy relationship with food easier to navigate on a day-to-day basis.

Even after all this time, it’s still a test of my patience and resilience. I ping pong between feelings of guilt and the acceptance that
fluctuations are a part of life.

I’m still working on my ability to indulge without overindulging, and my ability to navigate social situations without abandoning my well-intentioned plans halfway through the evening.

When I started MM, I gave myself permission to be patient and take it one step at a time.

I knew this process was going to require a lot of work, so I gave myself permission to focus on the nutrition and elements of the emotional work before even thinking about exercising.

A few months in, I introduced evening walks into my routine. A couple months later, I started a couch to 5k app. Then I started strength training.

Now, I work out 6 times a week and have never felt stronger.

Change is not easy but it absolutely is possible. I am so grateful for this program and for the change I see and feel.

It’s okay for change to be hard and it’s okay to give yourself permission to take small steps. As long as you are heading in the right direction. You will get there.”

-Kim Grotzke

08/31/2026

FAQ: How Much Sugar Is Too Much?
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While most people experience sweet cravings from time to time, daily cravings for sugar may become a problem when they interfere with healthy decision making.

Cravings occur as a result of experience, reward, and biology.

The human brain is hardwired to seek out foods high in sugar, salt, and fat.

The caloric density and energetic properties of these foods historically posed an advantage, aiding survival in times when food was scarce (as was the case throughout the majority of human history).

Although most of us are privileged enough to live in environments where food is plentiful, that biological drive remains.

When we act repeatedly upon that drive, our brains develop a strong pathway linking behavior (eating) with a reward (dopamine, pleasure) response in the brain.

With each repeated action, that connection becomes stronger; we tend to crave more and more.

Studies have shown that individuals who struggle with their weight display a greater degree of excitability and reactivity to food cues (seeing food, smelling food, mentions of food) when compared to individuals who do not struggle with their weight.

These individuals are also more likely to develop tolerance: the brain remains excitable, but the pleasure response is blunted, and greater quantities of sugar is needed to achieve the same level of dopamine response.

While there’s nothing wrong with consuming sugar in moderation, most Americans consume more than three times the upper daily limit for added sugar.

The upper daily limit is 25/g. For context, two oreos contain 13 g, and a two cup serving of Honey Nut Cheerios contains 24 g.

Even if you’re not consuming obviously sweet foods and snacks, it’s likely that you’re consuming more than you may think.

Due to the ubiquity of sugar in our food supply, it’s not always easy to recognize when sugar is in a product and when it is not: sugar does not always taste obviously sweet on the palate when you are accustomed to its consumption.

The good news is that- by reducing sugar consumption consistently over a period of time- you can also reduce the intensity and frequency of cravings.

While reducing sugar consumption may prove challenging, it’s worth the effort: reducing your consumption by any meaningful amount reduces risk for obesity, cancer, depression, diabetes, and dementia.

If you’re not sure where to start, begin by focusing on between-meal and post-meal eating: snack foods and dessert items are typically identifiable and unnecessary most days.

Foods like granola bars, cookies, packaged snacks, and other obvious sources of sugar provide an identifiable and clear target for reduction strategies.

If you struggle to reduce these foods consistently, consider contacting a nutritionist or therapist who can provide ongoing support.

Sometimes, external supports can provide a meaningful bridge between the current and desired behavior pattern, charting a clear path forward to a future where daily sugar consumption is no longer the norm.

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