What Is a Good Carb? (Why Nutrition Basics Don’t Have to Be Confusing)
If you’re confused about carbs, protein, or what’s actually “healthy,” you’re not alone. Let’s break it down simply. A few weeks ago, I gave a nutrition clinic for a half marathon training group that I volunteer with. I look forward to this clinic every year—sharing practical nutrition strategies with people preparing to run 13.1 miles, many for the very first time. After the session, a few runners came up to ask questions, which is pretty typical. But this time, three differ
The Cost of Staying Small: Why Muscle Matters for Women in Midlife
Has anyone ever said something that made you so angry you’re still thinking about it almost a year later?
Last summer, I was helping a family member with an estate sale. My sister-in-law and I were selling a heavy workbench to a man. When he was ready to move it to his truck, he looked at the two of us and asked:
“Is there a man around who can help me move this?”
Consistency Over Perfection: Why Boring Habits Actually Work
A few years ago, a friend showed me a habit tracker she absolutely loved. Each month was written out, with one spot for every day of the month — January had 31 dots, February had 28, and so on. Every day she completed her habit, she colored in a dot. She called it the “Stupid F*ing Dots” (or SFD for short), and it really helped her exercise consistently. She found something that worked for her, and I was genuinely happy for her. But it also made me realize something uncomfort