I was doing everything "right." Strength training. Eating enough protein. A nutrient-dense diet. Sleep in a good place. Hormones supported. Autoimmune condition stable. From the outside, it would have looked like everything was in line. But something still wasn’t adding up. My body composition wasn’t shifting the way I expected. My energy felt lower than it should have been. And brain fog kept showing up — multiple times a week. That’s the part that often gets overlooked. Not
I’m sharing a look behind the scenes of my own health journey today. As a functional medicine practitioner, I have worked hard to get my “ducks in a row” and keep my foundation solid. My non-negotiables include: Strength training and daily movement to support metabolic health A nutrient-dense Paleo eating style (with a focus on 1g of protein per pound of ideal body weight for muscle maintenance) & targeted supplementation Nurturing my "Microbial Friends) Prioritizing sleep an
For years, I believed my struggle with weight was purely a mindset issue. I was convinced that if I just did the "deep work" on my emotional relationship with food and stayed disciplined enough with my habits, my body would eventually respond. I ate an anti-inflammatory diet, prioritized strength training, and optimized my hormones—including my thyroid. But the scale still didn't budge. What I finally realized—and what I want you to hear—is that for many of us, there is a bi
