In it to Win it?

Lately, I've been reflecting a lot on success. Particularly on how to measure it, how to predict it, and how to promote it.  I've realized I often assess this at the very first visit with my clients and sometimes redefine it throughout the weight loss, management, performance journey.  As I've worked with thousands of clients I  can usually predict success within the first 10 minutes of meeting a

Miraculous Misconceptions: Raspberry Ketones

The interwebs are abuzz about the supposedly “miraculous” Raspberry
Ketone supplements.


Raspberry Ketone popularity started with Dr. Oz's show in February
2012, when he nicknamed it a “miracle weight loss drug.” Some even credit
Raspberry Ketones with stimulating hair growth, but for our purposes here,
let’s talk about weight loss.


Raspberry Ketones are derived from red raspberries.

Diet Challenges: Weight Maintenance

Weight maintenance takes work. This is true whether you are
hoping to maintain a recent weight loss or to ensure your weight stays on track
as you age.


Calories In
vs. Calories Out


Maintaining your weight is more complicated than maintaining
the ratio of calories eaten vs. calories burned. Why? Because there are so many
variables that affect this ratio, such as metabolic efficiency (is

Food Trends: Eating Like a Caveman? (The Paleo Diet)

Everywhere you turn, people are talking Paleo! Here at
Kindred Nutrition, Paleo is the eating plan clients ask about most.




What is
Paleo?


Websites, magazines, even entire books are devoted to Paleo.
The diet is especially popular among people advocating the Crossfit exercise
plan. But what, exactly, is Paleo?
Well, descriptions vary depending on who you ask. But most advocates generally

Talkin' bout our Generation...

As many of you know I'm a dietitian.  I've been a dietitian for fourteen years and recently started my own practice.  In addition, I'm a mom of two preschoolers and a wife.  I love my job and am so happy that I worked so hard to start my practice.  It gives me flexibility even with the added stress and it challenges me from a professional growth standpoint, as a mother, and a wife.

I see

Happy and Healthy through the Holidays

Last year the New England Journal of Medicine published that on average North Americans gain one pound of weight from Thanksgiving to New Years Day.  Of course, this is an average number meaning some gain less and some gain more.

I've thought about this a lot because, in my opinion, Thanksgiving through New Years is the most difficult time of the year when it comes to nutrition counseling. Most

Coo Coo Cooking with Coconut Oil

I'm back after quite a long break.  Call it writers block or what you may but I've abandoned my blog and missed it greatly.  I have to say I was greatly impressed when I just logged on and saw that I've had over 15,000 views in the last few months.  I have been reading all your comments and listened to all your pleas to come back so here I am. Thanks for the push.

Recently on my facebook page I