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Warning! We are talking about poop. No, seriously, we dedicated a whole episode to this topic because it is important.  As dietitians we talk a lot about what you are putting into your mouth, but we are also interested in how everything is coming out. In this episode we will talk about how often you should be pooping, what your poop should look like, and why this is something you should pay attent...

This week we are joined by longtime Metabolism Makeover member Cindy Kemp! Cindy is a mindset enthusiast and your soon to be gal pal who aims to help women (just like you) get out of their own way, and more importantly out of their head, so that they can effortlessly achieve a life that feels good to them. She is a down to earth, no BS hype girl that can help you rebrand who you want to be and how...

This week we also have a very special bonus episode! Many of you have requested my (Baylee) birth story so I thought I would share! Thank you, to all of our listeners who have been so supportive during this exciting time - it is so fun to be able to share some of our real lives here. Another part of our Metabolism Makeover team is growing as well! Fellow MM Coach Elle Merrill (who also runs the MM...

In this week's episode we are joined by postpartum dietitian and certified lactation consultant Katie Pipinich to talk about postpartum and motherhood. Katie's goal is to help postpartum moms feel confident and empowered in their motherhood journey. She shares with us the common reasons why women feel that overwhelming mom burnout and some simplified ways to prioritize themselves so that...

It's my (Brianna) birthday!!  In honor of another trip around the sun I am sharing 10 things that I am taking with me into this next year of life.  If you have questions, or topics that you want to hear about, head over to our Instagrams https://www.instagram.com/nucrewnutrition/ or https://www.instagram.com/brianna.dietitian/ and send us a DM! If you are interested in working with us in Meta...

Protein gets a lot of attention in the fat loss world, but what about fiber?? This short and sweet episode breaks down the importance of fiber for weight loss goals! The reality is, most people are not getting enough fiber. Hopefully after this episode you will better understand how to increase your intake and get some great benefits. If you have questions, or topics that you want to hear about, h...

In this week's episode we have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Kristen Oja, DNP about the hot topic of GLP-1's. Kristin is the CEO and Founder of a successful functional medicine practice STAT Wellness that focuses on improving metabolic health. In this episode Kristin breaks down what GLP-1's are, how they work, and how to appropriately use them. She gives us the pros and co...

Its the 3rd and final part of our summer weight loss series!   In this episode we are giving you the secret to how to stick with AND be successful with your summer weight loss. Heads up - it is a little bit of tough love, but with a self love twist that everybody needs to hear. If you didn't listen to the last two  episodes make sure to do that before listening to this! If you have questions,...

It's part 2 of our summer weight loss series!   In this episode we are giving you some important action steps and teaching you how to strategically apply them. This is important because you have to have a plan for putting your goals into action. If you didn't listen to last week's episode make sure to do that before listening to this! If you have questions, or topics that you want t...

We are doing a three part summer weight loss series! In part 1 we are going to be diving into the first things that you need to be doing if you have a summer weight loss goal. This is probably the most important part, but also the most skipped over part! If you have ever started a weight loss journey, but haven't followed it through, it was most likely because you skipped a few of these key s...

Hitting a plateau can feel super stressful. But, this all part of the process! Fat loss is not linear.  In this episode we talk about how to assess if you are actually in a plateau, what might be contributing to this plateau if it has been lasting for a while,  and a couple of things that you can do to help you get out of it.   If you have questions, or topics that you want to hear about, head ove...

Today we are talking about weight loss and hair health. Have you ever decided to lose a few pounds, but notice that you seem to be losing hair as well? There is good reason for this! In this episode we talk about about how and why crash dieting or rapid weight loss can cause hair loss, and why no amount of supplementing will help if you are under-nourished. We will also go over the different nutri...

Coconut oil has more uses than we can count! Cooking, baking, coffee additive, hair mask, skin oil...some even use it as a sunscreen (please don't do this last one). Coconut oil contains both saturated and unsaturated fat which can be confusing for some people. It is also unique because it contains medium chain triglycerides or perhaps better known as MCT's. Okay, but what does this all...

In this week's episode we are bringing back someone who knows just how to tell you everything you need to hear. Lyndsey Chambers is a lifestyle and mindset coach who specializes in helping women get out of their own way and create the life they really want. In this episode Lyndsey gets really real with you about stress being a choice...and more specifically YOUR choice. If this is already rub...

If you don't know by now,  Baylee is expecting...and soon! This week Baylee is giving a pregnancy update, and sharing  what's been going on in her pregnancy so far! She touches on how pregnancy has impacted her body image/mindset,  changes that she has made with her nutrition while pregnant, and the excitement/anxiety that she is having about starting this whole new season of life. If yo...

Is there really such thing as a fat burning pill?  Contrary to pretty much every weight loss marketing scheme, the answer is....no! But, we do know that having more lean mass (muscle) can help to decrease body fat. Creatine is one of the most widely studied supplements and it has been shown to help build and maintain lean muscle - plus some other pretty cool things! In this episode we do our best...

This week we are talking all about your metabolic hormones - what they are and how they are regulated. Your hormones are responsible for SO many things in the body. Including your hunger, fullness, and how well your body utilizes the energy that you put into it. Ready to actually understand a little more about your appetite and cravings?? After this episode you will understand why you don't n...

Do you feel like you need to rely on caffeine or pre-workout to get through your workouts? In this short and sweet episode, Brianna breaks down why this false sense of energy is not actually helping you in the way that you think it is.  You will learn a little bit more about the impacts this has on your body - because the more you know, the better you can make a plan that works for  YOU. You will...

I am sure by now you know that sleep is important, but did you know that your lack of sleeping could be impacting you your weight loss efforts? Yes, you heard that right. In this episode we explain how your poor sleep habits can be impacting you, and why (regardless of weight loss goals) it should be something that you prioritize more. If you have questions, or topics that you want to hear about,...

Organic has been a hot buzz topic for a while. Many people are under the assumption that organic automatically means healthier...but is this true?   In this episode we explain what qualifies something as "certified organic". We also help to give you some helpful insight on when to prioritize organic, and when it probably isn't necessary (depending on your reasoning for choosing orga...

Should you be tracking macros? Well....(insert our favorite answer here)...it depends! We dedicated a whole episode to this hot topic because this is one of our most asked questions from clients. We breakdown what macro counting is, the pros and cons, how we see people using it wrong, and how it can be applied as a useful tool to in some situations.  If you have questions, or topics that you want...

Have you heard that your metabolism changes as you age? While this is true, it doesn't need to be as daunting as most people make it.  In this episode we explain the most common ways that your body changes with age: body composition changes, hormones, insulin response, stress, digestive changes, and nutrient absorption.  We explain what happens in all these areas as we age, and also give you...

One of the most underestimated things for your health is simply slowing down and actually deep breathing. This is also true for those trying to lose weight. Stress management makes a major impact, but it is often looked over because it doesn't seem like a big deal. In this episode we talk about the benefits of deep breathing, and give you some helpful tips to help make stress management more...

Have you heard about carb cycling? If you have then it is most likely just another thing about carbohydrates to be confused about. In this episode we are aiming to correct some of that confusion! We will be explaining what carb cycling is, where it started, the thought process and science behind it, and whether or not you need to be doing it (or figuring out if you are already are). Like we do wit...

If you are on a weight loss or fitness journey you probably have ways of tracking progress. In this episode we are talking about before and after pictures, and our professional opinion on if people should use them. Spoiler alert....we are okay with them! But, we go into when they may not be appropriate/should be avoided, as well as what we think about the typical before and after pictures that we...