But there’s also a kind of beauty in it too.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ We don’t want pain. We try to mask it with medication, distraction, etc., but the healing process is still happening and our body, whether we feel it fully or not, is still going through the steps.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I wish there was recovery without pain, but as I’ve learned with UC/chronic illness, the emotional, mental, and physical pain of recovery is just par for the…

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certification Review I’ve been coaching for a long time now. And in that time, I’ve worked with thousands of clients. Some of them have pretty straightforward weight loss goals, and the plan I create for them works without a hitch. But for a lot of them? They have more advanced weight loss needs. They have some level of metabolism, hormonal, or gut health issues that have become a significant contributing factor to…

Guys, this is THE BEST deal I’ve ever seen from ButcherBox in all of the years that I’ve purchased their meats and seafoods. You definitely don’t want to miss it! Are you ready for this?? The Ultimate Keto Bundle New members get 1 Pork Butt, 2 lbs of grass-fed and grass-finished ground beef, and 3 lbs of bone-in chicken thighs added to their first box for FREE!  Obviously, you don’t need to follow a Keto…

I’m an Enneagram 3. And that means I’m an achiever, so I’m always ‘doing’. In addition, I have a chronic autoimmune disease (ulcerative colitis), and if you or someone you know has one as well, then you know how important ‘doing’ is to a lot of us. During the recent Real Talk Summit, it seemed like a common trait we all shared.  During this pandemic, we’ve spent a lot of time at home, so work…

Growing up, one of my favorite comfort foods was a cheeseburger from my Grampie’s grill. Nothing said summer like playing with my favorite cousins at my grandparents’ pool. Then we would air dry in the sun with a freshly grilled cheeseburger in my hand. Those were the best days ever. I had so much fun and the burgers were so good, which gave me the inspiration for a Macro-Friendly Throwback Cheeseburger Casserole. I promise you,…

JOIN MY FREE 7-DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE! January 18-24th A free 7-day momentum-building fitness challenge to help you get consistent with your workouts! The goal is to regain control of your health during these crazy times and help you build momentum in 2021 by prioritizing your workouts in 30 minutes or less per day. No gym required! So, how does it work? It’s easy! Complete 5 workouts in 7 days (all you need is a set…

Thinking back to my early 20s, I didn’t understand how important food was to my health. I know, it probably sounds ridiculous to say now, but hear me out… ⁠ Back then, I ate sandwich thins, Light ‘N’ Fit yogurt, and 100-calorie packs of cookies. I was only concerned about the calorie count, and it honestly didn’t matter one bit that the ingredients and nutritional profile of these “foods” was artificial junk. ⁠ Fast forward…

From a Simple Switchel to a Classic Margarita or Mojito, ditch the booze in January with these delicious macro-friendly mocktail recipes. Now that the holiday season is behind us, many of us tend to focus on our health. Oftentimes, this means the urge to eat all the sugar and drink all the cocktails is behind us. The holidays can be an indulgent (and fun!) season, but it often leaves us not feeling our best. The…

Have you tried protein balls? I’m pretty much obsessed with them. They’re probably my most favorite, easy-to-make snacks. I make a bunch, throw them in some tightly sealed tupperware, and place them in the fridge. They’re really tasty and I can just grab one or two here and there before a workout or on my way to school pick-up to keep my carpool lane patience in check! Now I have found a new favorite in…

Welcome to the next edition of The Friday 5! You’re in for a treat with five new favs! 1. Ninja Foodi Air Fryer 2. Anthony’s Organic Goods 3. SFH Muscle Builder 4. L.L Bean Wicked Good Camp Moccasins 5. The Everything Macro Cookbook at Target If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can be sent to info@carrotsncake.com, and please join…

How is it already December 18th?! This holiday season is absolutely flying by. Christmas is going to be here before we know it, which is why I’m so glad we have 24 Days of Togetherness to remember all of the good times we’ve had together! DAY 9: WATCH A HOLIDAY MOVIE We watched Home Alone! 🙂 DAY 10: READ A HOLIDAY BOOK BEFORE BED DAY 11: ENJOY HOLIDAY BEVERAGES FROM STARBUCKS DAY 12: HAVE A…

When a diet doesn’t work, we blame ourselves. It’s so common in women, and I see it all the time. Women believe THEY are the problem when they don’t get the results they want. They think they just need more willpower, more consistency, and wake up at 4:00 AM to exercise. This approach (and mindset) is detrimental to progress, and it turns out that your diet is ACTUALLY the problem – not you! EP10: It’s…

Hi, happy Friday! One week until Christmas! Woohoo! It’s time for another round of The Friday 5! Today, I’m sharing my go-to AIP-friendly snack, Quinn’s favorite drink lately, the best protein powder (really!), a fun TV show, and about the Dutch hormone test. It’s quite the mix today. You can watch or read The Friday 5 below – have a great weekend! P.S. If you want to sign up for my Free Friday newsletters, you…

Not all weight gain is a result of eating too much. Sure, for some women, eating more calories than they’re burning is the exact reason they’re gaining weight, but for far too many others, hormonal misfires are the real hidden culprit. And that’s when things get tricky.  The following misfires can contribute to weight gain…even if you’re eating well and exercising consistently: High Leptin High Estrogen High Cortisol Low Growth Hormone Low Thyroid Imbalanced Testosterone…

I started on The Pill when I was 19 years old – mostly to combat acne and regulate my cycle. It worked, and I stayed on it until my mid-30’s when we decided to get pregnant. Lucky for us, my cycle returned and getting pregnant was easy.⁠ But after giving birth, my hormones were a total mess, so I hopped back on The Pill in an effort to fix them.⁠ ⁠ Haha, surprise-surprise. It didn’t…