If you're over 35 and trying to lose 15–20 pounds, you’ve probably noticed something: What used to work… just doesn’t anymore. You could skip a few meals, clean up your eating, hit the gym a few times — and the weight would drop. Easy. Now? You do everything right for two weeks…And the scale barely moves. Here’s what no one tells you: Your metabolism isn’t broken. It’s just adapted. And the good news? You can un-adapt it. But not by starving yourself or doubling your workouts. Let me...
13 days ago • 3 min read
Hey there, If stress eating has become your go-to comfort, I want you to know two things: You’re not alone. You’re not broken. Food is one of the most accessible, socially accepted ways to soothe stress—and your brain loves it for that reason. But if you’ve found yourself stuck in a cycle of emotional eating, unwanted weight gain, and guilt, it’s time to hit pause… and reset. This isn’t about cutting out food. It’s about changing your relationship with it, so you can start losing weight and...
20 days ago • 2 min read
Hey, If you’re reading this and feeling overwhelmed by all the weight loss advice out there, I want you to take a deep breath and hear this:You don’t have to do it all. You just have to start. There’s a special kind of energy that comes with being a fitness newbie—even if it feels like uncertainty right now. You’ve decided it’s time to take care of yourself. That alone is powerful. But I get it: between conflicting diets, workout plans, and “fitspo” influencers yelling about macros and fasted...
27 days ago • 2 min read
Hey friend, Let’s have a real talk—no fluff, no hype. If you’ve ever lost weight only to gain it all back (and maybe more), I want you to know this: You’re not broken.You’re not lazy.And it’s not your fault. You're just stuck in a cycle that no one taught you how to break.I know, because I lived in that loop for years.Lose 10. Gain 12. Try again. Burn out. Quit. Repeat. Sound familiar? If you’re nodding right now, this letter is for you. The Problem Isn’t You. It’s the Approach. Most diets...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hey, Let’s talk about you—or at least, one version of you I know well. You're the kind of person who wakes up already behind. Your calendar's full before your feet even hit the floor. Meetings, deadlines, endless email threads. You’re productive, reliable, maybe even the backbone of your team. But beneath the professional armor, you’re tired. Sluggish. Carrying 20–30 extra pounds you didn’t sign up for. Maybe you’ve tried to fix it. You downloaded the calorie tracker app. You cut carbs for...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
You’re Doing the Work… So Where Are the Results? Let’s talk about something frustrating — working your ass off in the gym, showing up for sessions with your trainer, never missing a day of workouts… and still not seeing the fat loss you expected. If that’s you right now, I see you. And more importantly — you’re not broken. This is a super common experience, and it doesn’t mean your body is resistant to fat loss or that you just "don’t have the genetics." It usually comes down to three...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Ready to Get Lean? It’s Time for a Fat Loss Season. Hey, Ever feel like you're just kinda... going through the motions with fat loss? You want results. You kinda eat healthy. You get to the gym when you can. But progress? Meh. Not much to show for it. If that sounds like your current season of life, I’ve got something that might flip the switch for you: A Fat Loss Season Just like life has seasons — times when you’re focused on family, work, or rest — fat loss requires a dedicated season of...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey, Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention: The health risks of being “just” 20 pounds overweight. You might think, “It’s not that bad… I’m not obese. I work hard. I’ll get to it.” But the truth? Even carrying an extra 15–20 pounds of body fat, especially around the midsection, can silently chip away at your energy, performance, and long-term health. Here’s what the science says: 1. Increased risk of heart disease A study in JAMA found that even “mild” overweight...
2 months ago • 2 min read
MINDSET. FAT LOSS. LIFESTYLE Hey there! Just a quick note that my latest YouTube video is officially out! If you're not subscribed yet, it would mean the world to me if you did! In this video, I discuss how, over twenty years ago, I lost over 125 lbs without counting calories. While I always encourage clients and everyone to learn to track for at least some time, so you know your numbers, not everyone wants to track their food. Give it a watch to learn how you can lose weight without tracking...
2 months ago • 1 min read