The equation seems simple, right? Eat less and look skinnier. If there is nothing in your stomach, you can’t bloat, right? By now you should know that it is not that simple. Our bodies are of course smarter than that! I too have fallen victim to this “logic” to try and gain control over any potential bloat. Unfortunately, this only left me feeling uncomfortable, physically and frustrated and critical, emotionally. Why couldn’t I control what my body looked like despite having such rigid...

The life of an athlete is filled with numerous mental, physical, and emotional stressors. In addition to the added stress of sport, athletes are still humans who have jobs, school, bills, families, friends, health, and so much more to worry about. A common analogy I use with clients is the stress bucket. Everyone has a stress bucket, and everyone’s bucket has a different capacity and durability. Because stress limits performance, it is advantageous to limit the number of things in one’s...

Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, with an estimated 12.5% of American adults prescribed them as of 2025.1 This number is only expected to grow thanks to the recent introduction of GLP-1 RA pills and with approval in the pediatric population. There is no doubt that when taken appropriately and supported with the right diet and exercise routines, these medications do work to control blood glucose, promote weight loss,...