FAQ

  • Flexible nutrition is all about fueling your body in the simplest and most efficient way to reach your goals, whether they're aesthetic-, performance-, habit-, or lifestyle-based. It is an opportunity to enjoy the foods you love — there are no “good” or “bad” foods, and you do not need to restrict yourself from eating your favorite things. Instead of rigid rules, you’ll find a lifestyle with flexible guidelines that highlight creating habits of enjoyment and moderation.

    Flexible nutrition is a great approach if you have specific goals and are willing and able to put in the time and energy necessary to work toward them. Flexible nutrition is for everyone — no matter your gender, age, shape, size, or circumstance!

  • Your results are directly related to your commitment to the process, and will vary based on your goals, background, activity level, and other factors. I love working with coachable clients, ask that you are an open and honest communicator, and are ready to invest time and effort in you. I’m also not a magician (no snapping my fingers to give you the results to want, they will take time!) — I’ll be giving you my all with guidance, resources, and support, and you will have to put in work, too!

    By committing to our work together, you can, however, expect to have a better understanding of how to fuel your body, increased energy, better sleep, and a healthier, more balanced relationship with food and your body.

    **Please note that results will vary between individuals. Results are dependent on many factors like your individual goals and commitment to our work together. I will make every effort to personalize your coaching to your lifestyle, goals, readiness, and willingness to change (and there are other factors that are outside of my control).

  • Macros — short for macronutrients — the types of nutrients your body needs in large (macro) amounts. There are three main macronutrients: protein, carbohydrate, and fat. There is a fourth macronutrient, alcohol, but it is considered nonessential, and not a main focus of nutrition coaching. All calories come from these four macronutrients, and ensuring a balance of these allows you to feel your best and make progress toward your goals.

    Each macronutrient is measured in grams, but the calories per gram of each macronutrient differs. Protein and carbohydrates have 4 calories for every gram; fat, however, has 9 calories for every gram. (Alcohol, for reference, has 7 calories per gram.)

    • Protein plays a critical role in building, maintaining, and repairing muscle tissues in your body. Lean meat, fish, eggs, and dairy are examples of protein sources.

    • Carbohydrates provide energy for our body. Some great carbohydrate sources are fruits and vegetables, rice, pasta, bread, chips, and cookies. The more active you are, the more important carbs are to keep you fueled.

    • Fats are needed to make key compounds — like hormones — in our bodies. Some examples of fat sources are oils, nuts, and fatty fish.

    Other familiar nutrients like fiber, vitamins, or minerals (like potassium, calcium, etc.) are considered micronutrients. They're important nutrients that your body needs, just in smaller doses.

  • Nutrition Coaching requires commitment — of your time, energy, and finances. It can be daunting to take the leap and ask for help, and the timing might never seem right (food for thought, and be honest with yourself: is the time ever going to be right, or are you just using time as an excuse?!). If you find yourself in any of these places, it might be a great time for you to consider working with a nutrition coach:

    • You hear yourself saying “I know what to do, I just can’t seem to figure out how to do it!”

    • You jump from fad diet to fad diet, sometimes seeing results that meet your goals short-term, but are unsustainable long-term.

    • You literally don’t know where to start.

    • You are tired of the toxic and pervasive diet culture on social media, and are looking for a way to cut through the bullshit to hone in on your habits.

    • You need accountability when working toward your goals.

    Does a coach tell me what to do like a drill sergeant or my mother? A coach will help you attain your goals, identify and break through limiting beliefs, and ask you tough questions so that you can live the life you really want. A coach will not boss you around or tell you what to do. They will offer fresh perspectives, support, and guidance while challenging you to reach higher and stretch for growth.

  • A 3-month minimum commitment ensures that I am working with committed clients. As your committed coach, I know that building new habits to create change takes time, and I want to make sure that in our work together, we are not just creating progress, but maintaining it; I want to be sure that when our coaching relationship ends, you have the education and empowerment to keep your success going.

  • It is not within my scope of work as a credentialed nutrition coach to diagnose or treat specific medical conditions (eating disorders or otherwise), offer medical advice, or prescribe medication. My role as a nutrition professional is to help individuals find a sustainable approach to nutrition by providing educational resources and personalized coaching and support, within the boundaries of my education and experience.

  • No, you don’t need to belong to a gym to work with me as your nutrition coach. My coaching does not include workouts, though with a fitness background, I’m always happy to discuss your workouts!

  • That’s a big N-O. First and foremost, it’s outside of my scope of practice (meal plans are something that come from a Registered Dietician or a medical provider).

    Equally as important: we’ll work together to create the tools you’ll need to be successful forever, and living off a meal plan does not create those flexible habits. I will help you think about the meals and foods you like to eat, introduce you to some options that you haven’t thought of, and strategize food-related choices with you.