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Hey there, I’m Lindsey!

I'm a dietitian and a fellow busy mama, and I am here because you deserve to be taken care of, too! I help you trust your body, ditch fad diets, embrace healthy habits, and feed your fam easy, healthy meals (that they actually like). Learn More

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Have you ever tried a new diet or workout program

Have you ever tried a new diet or workout program and only made it a week or two in?
You are NOT alone!
Years ago I purchased a DVD program to help me lose a little weight and tone up a bit and....I hated it. I was in a crazy busy season of life and the workouts required so much daily time that I didn't have. It came with a pretty restrictive "nutrition guide" that left me hangry 24/7. And the icing on the cake: I was miserable! I wasn't getting any enjoyment out of it, and it was leaving me exhausted and MORE stressed than before! So -shocker! - I eventually quit.
I look back now and see how unrealistic and restrictive the program and (heaven help me) the "nutrition" plan were. But at the time, I didn't see it for the extreme option it was - I just felt like a failure.
If you've ever tried a new diet or workout program and quickly found yourself floundering, please know this: you didn't fail at the diet or program - it failed you.
Instead of extreme diets and programs, focus on small habit changes. I help my clients implement small additions to their diet and lifestyle that they can consistently do and build upon, and grow from there! They find their ideal weight and feel healthy and at home in their body - and you can, too!
Apply to work with me at the link in my bio. Can't wait to start working together!

What's your favorite type of cake? Tell me in the

What's your favorite type of cake? Tell me in the comments!
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Today's my birthday and I totally enjoyed a piece of this homemade ice cream cake - the BEST! But I wanted to share this little present of good news with y'all, too:
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Eating cake while trying to lose weight can actually help you lose weight and keep it off!
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I KNOW, RIGHT? I mean, cake isn't keto or low carb or low sugar or anything else, so....what's the deal?
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The deal is, restricting food leads to a restrictive mindset and feelings of deprivation. And this mindset is a big reason behind yo-yo dieting.
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Weight loss is far less sustainable (and less successful) when you swear off all "treat" foods. I work with my clients to stop yo-yo dieting and learn how to lose weight in a far more sustainable (and enjoyable!) manner. Want a more balanced lifestyle while pursuing your ideal weight? Apply for nutrition coaching at the link in my bio or send me a DM with any questions - I'd love to work with you!

What's your FAVORITE summer bbq food?! Lemme know

What's your FAVORITE summer bbq food?! Lemme know in the comments!
I know if you've got health and weight goals, holiday weekends like the one we're heading into can cause some stress and anxiety. Sometimes it can be a trigger to hop back into extremes (like, "screw it, it's a holiday weekend, I'll go big and start over Monday").
But y'all - no need to stress! One single food doesn't cause weight gain or loss. You can totally eat your favorite foods (and drinks) this weekend, no problemo! Keep these tips in mind:
1. Don't undereat all day (or for days) to "save up" for a holiday - this backfires, and you'll end up overly hungry, overeating, and uncomfortably full.
2. Make your other meals of the day nourishing and balanced. BBQ fare can be higher in carbs and fat, so aim for more protein and fiber earlier in the day.
3. Bring your favorite fruit or veggie dish to share. A light salad, refreshing watermelon, grilled veggie kabobs...so many options!
4. Stay hydrated. Hydrate well all day and make sure to have enough H2O if you're 21+ and enjoying adult beverages, too (especially if outside).
And best of all? Enjoy yourself! Even with health and weight goals, you should be able to enjoy the journey and blessing of every day - including holidays and celebrations! (And pllleeasssee celebrate responsibly and socially distant!)
Want a lifestyle where you can pursue your ideal weight AND enjoy holidays and holiday food like it's no biggie? Apply for nutrition coaching at the link in bio!

Struggling to reach your goal weight? Hear me out,

Struggling to reach your goal weight? Hear me out, but...what if having a goal weight is part of the problem?
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Goal weights are usually pretty arbitrary and sometimes unrealistic (like a weight you haven't weighed since, or even during, high school).
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Ideal weights aren't actually a specific number, but a weight range where you:
+feel your best physically
+can do the physical activities you want
+have the lifestyle you crave
+have the freedom to eat your favorite foods
+don't feel deprived
+feel no restriction - physically or mentally
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So how do you get there?
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Instead of focusing on a random number, my clients and I focus on habits and behaviors that promote physical and mental health now AND can promote your ideal weight - like moving your body in a way that feels good to you, adding more nutrient-dense foods to meals, learning to identify hunger and fullness cues, and SO. MUCH. MORE!!!
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I help my clients stay the course (cheers for accountability and support!) and gently make modifications as needed - no extremes!
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Want help finding your ideal weight without extremes? Send me a DM or apply for nutrition coaching at the link in my bio! I can't wait to help support you as you achieve your goals!

Hands up for knowing pant sizes are MEANINGLESS!!

Hands up for knowing pant sizes are MEANINGLESS!!
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Ooooh man, nothing is as fickle and inconsistent as women's clothing sizes, right? One store's size 4 is another store's size 10 - I mean, what?!
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So let's let it go! Clothing size is just a number that has ZERO connection to your value as a human, your beauty, your talents, nothing! Which is why reaching a certain clothing size is never a goal my clients or I set.
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We focus on different goals, yes, but also spend a lot of time focusing on the present moment and how you want to feel and act, not waiting until an arbitrary day or milestone is met before you start enjoying life today. This includes clothing! You deserve to wear clothes that fit and that you feel good in today!!!
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Want to start enjoying life, food, and your body today, while still finding your ideal weight? Apply for nutrition coaching at the link in my bio! I can't wait!

Hands up for actually ENJOYING the food you eat!
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Sounds simple right? But if you're like many clients I've worked with, you've found yourself restricting your favorite foods because they're not "healthy" or low calorie enough, and eating foods you don't really love because they're "healthy" (a common one I've seen is fat free, plain greek yogurt when they'd prefer a flavor, a little sweetener, some fruit added - anything!).
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You're allowed to want to feel good in your body, you're allowed make changes to pursue your ideal weight, AND you're allowed to enjoy food every step of the way!
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What's not needed? Super low calorie diet prescriptions where you end up with boring, bland food - half of which you don't love but you eat because it's low calorie, "healthy" and you think you should.
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The solution: eat foods you like! Balancing your favorite indulgent foods with nutritious foods (that you still enjoy!) is the BEST way to enjoy the journey to finding your ideal weight AND have sustainable results!
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This is something I love helping my clients work through - dropping the "shoulds", the extremes, and restriction and focusing on adding more enjoyable foods, activities, and habit - today. Not waiting to enjoy life and enjoy your food until you've reached an arbitrary goal weight.
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How does this sound to you? If this sounds like your cup of tea (or coffee, if that's your preference 😉) drop your fave food emoji in the comments! 🍕🍓🥑🍉🍫

How do you know if you're above your ideal weight?

How do you know if you're above your ideal weight?🤔
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A few days ago I was DMing with a few of y'all about the difference between goal weights vs. ideal weights, and this question of, "well how do you know your ideal weight?" kept popping up.
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While I can't give you a specific number (that's not how your ideal weight works, I'm afraid!), I can share this list of 9 questions that you can ask yourself to get an idea if you're above your ideal weight (slightly adapted from Lindo Bacon's book "Health at Every Size"). Find yourself answering, "yes," to any (or many) of the questions? Then there's a good chance you're likely above your ideal weight.
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I work with my clients to help them reach their ideal weight - WITHOUT diets, deprivation, or restriction (yup - it's totally possible!). Food and your body stop being a source of anxiety and stress, and you become proactive with your habits and health goals to find a flexible lifestyle that allows you the mental freedom and physical activities you crave!
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Ready to feel this way, too? Apply to work with me through the link in my bio.🤗

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