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