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The Simplicity of Wellness

My approach to health, wellness & weight loss combines science-backed nutrition (hunger hormones, metabolic balance, blood sugar regulation) with behavior coaching that addresses the why behind your choices—not just the what. No restriction. No perfection. No food rules or fear-mongering. Just practical strategies that honor how your body actually works.

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Why you're still hungry even after eating 'enough'.

Reader, Have you ever finished a meal that should have been enough, good protein, reasonable calories but still felt like you could eat more? Like your brain didn't get the memo that you were done? I had this exact experience this morning. I ate a delicious homemade pastrami sandwich. Great macros. Plenty of protein. But when I finished, I wanted more. I was tempted to add a protein waffle just to feel done, even though I knew I didn't need it. So I walked away from the kitchen. And 20...

Reader What if you don’t actually have a ‘relationship’ with food and you were never supposed? You've heard it a million times... ‘You need to fix your relationship with food’. But what if that phrase is actually part of the problem? If you’ve ever said or thought ‘I can’t trust myself around food’ today's podcast episode is for you. Click here now to listen to today's episode, Emotional Eating - End Your Food Relationship What you hear during this episode might just change how you think...

Hi Reader, Have you ever pushed away your plate feeling stuffed… only to find yourself prowling the pantry an hour later? That “full but not satisfied” feeling is something I hear about all the time and it’s one of the biggest reasons women struggle with cravings and stalled weight loss. In this week’s episode of The Simplicity of Wellness Podcast, I’m uncovering the hidden reason this happens and it has nothing to do with willpower. I call it appetite dilution, and once you understand it,...

Hey Reader, How many times have you said, “I just don’t have time to exercise”? I hear it all the time from women 45+. Careers, family, aging parents, grandkids, your schedule is packed. And then diet culture swoops in and says, “If you can’t work out 5x a week, you’ll never lose weight.” No wonder we feel like we’re failing. But here’s the thing: your body doesn’t actually need you to grind harder in the gym. What it needs is more movement, more often. Movement is everyday life: walking the...

Reader Meet Lisa (name changed for privacy). At 52, she had all but convinced herself that her best body was behind her. She walked. She ate “healthy.” She stayed busy and active. But no matter what she did, the weight wouldn’t budge. Her energy was low, her cravings were constant, and every failed attempt made her more convinced she was just “too old” to see change. That’s when she decided to try a different approach, one that focused on food first, not just more workouts or stricter diets....

Reader, Let’s clear something up: for a lot of women, exercise is not the problem. If you’ve been trying to lose weight with more cardio or harder exercise and your body isn’t budging, chances are you’re missing the real culprit: your food. Here are 3 big red flags that it’s your nutrition holding you back: 1️⃣ You’re tired no matter how much you move.Exercise should energize you, but if food isn’t supporting your metabolism, you’ll feel drained instead of strong. 2️⃣ Your cravings feel...

Reader, If cardio worked, you'd already have the body you want. Let's face it, you’re not lazy. You walk, you hike, you garden, maybe you’ve even dipped your toe into weights. You’re doing the things you were always told would keep your body lean and healthy. But here’s the frustrating part and why your motivation to keep on keeping on feels like it's disappearing: your body doesn’t look any different. Your clothes don’t fit better and you’re exhausted from putting in effort with nothing to...

Hi Reader, I’m so excited to be one of the featured experts in the Beyond the Food Weight Loss Summit: Real Solutions for Women Over 40, which will be held May 13–16. I want to personally invite you to attend! This free 4-day online event is all about real solutions for women over 40 who are tired of diets that don’t work and are ready for a fresh, sustainable approach to weight loss, energy, and confidence. 💥 And women who land on the registration page? They're signing up like crazy—because...

Hi Reader, I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be speaking at the Beyond the Food Weight Loss Summit, hosted by Pamela Pedrick, MS, RN — a powerful online event happening May 13–16, 2025. This summit is all about helping women 40+ lose weight naturally — without dieting, shame, or burnout. Exactly the way transformation should feel. You'll hear from 20+ wellness experts (including me!) sharing simple, holistic strategies to help you feel strong, energized, and at home in your body again —...

Hey Reader, This one’s for the men—and the women who love them. If your husband, brother, dad, or son feels like he’s lost his edge… If he’s tired all the time, gaining weight around the middle, or feeling like his body just isn’t working the way it used to… There’s something he (or you) should know about. It’s called The Men’s Longevity Blueprint—a free online event packed with real stories, expert strategies, and simple next steps to reclaim energy, strength, and health… for good. I’m...