The Millennial Nutritionist

At The Millennial Nutritionist, we’re kind of famous for helping people make healthy choices when they go out to eat, but grocery shopping is a huge component of long term weight loss. Having ingredients to quickly prep healthy meals and snacks throughout the week will set you up for success. Grocery shopping can be overwhelming, expensive, and time consuming, so in this episode, TMN Coach Courtne...

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with food while you’re trying to lose weight? One of my former classmates, Yailyn Murphy, is a psychotherapist who has worked with countless women to heal their relationships with food and their bodies. She believes it is possible to build a healthy relationship with food, even if you’re actively trying to lose weight, as long as you know what behavior...

The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica is one of the “Blue Zones,” an area in the world where people have been found to be the happiest and live the longest. In this episode, I’m exploring the food culture in Costa Rica with Angie Ramkellawan, who is Costa Rican and spent her childhood there. You’ve probably heard of “pura vida” culture in Costa Rica, but we’re breaking down what that actually means f...

Strength training is one of the best exercises you can do for weight loss and your overall health, but it can be hard to sift through all the info online about it. In this episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Payton Busker, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Head of Content and Fitness Instructor at Evlo Fitness! Dr. Busker is walking us through the basics of training, including how to get started, wha...

One of the scenarios our clients come to us really worried about is going out to eat while trying to lose weight, especially when it’s for a social gathering where lots of appetizers, drinks, and desserts will be served. In this episode, TMN Coach Catherine is joining me to discuss our best tips for staying on track while eating out, including what to specifically order at Italian, Thai, Sushi, an...

In this episode, TMN Coach Jack Kessey and I are diving into Kumail Nanjiani’s transformation for his role in Marvel’s The Eternals . Over the course of a year, he got ripped with the help of a team of nutritionists, trainers, and caterers. Jack and I discuss why having a team behind you is crucial, some key takeaways from Kumail’s journey, and how to incorporate more protein into your diet whethe...

About 6-12% percent of women have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and struggle with weight loss as a result. It can be very frustrating to lose weight with PCOS, especially if you have insulin resistance as one of your symptoms. In this episode, TMN Coach Courtney McMahan, RD, LDN, joins me in sharing our experience of working with clients with PCOS and what has helped them successfully lose weig...

We hear all the time that potential clients think they’re “too busy” to lose weight. While sustainable weight loss does involve rethinking how and what we eat and planning for success, it actually gives you more time back to do what’s most important to you. In this episode, TMN client Erin Mays shares how she lost over 20 lbs. while running a business with several employees and raising five young...

If you’ve been exploring strength training to support your weight loss journey, you’re on the right track but might be wondering how the science behind it works. In today’s episode, we answered your questions about the importance of retaining lean muscle mass in your weight loss journey. Together, TMN Coach Jack Kessey, RDN, LD and I will share the benefits of maintaining muscle mass for your over...

It’s about that time of year where there’s lots of travel for much deserved rest and relaxation! Vacation and family gatherings can be a big trigger for a lot of our clients if they’re used to a binge and restrict cycle when they get home. There are lots of ways you can enjoy delicious foods and rest on vacation while maintaining some healthy habits that will support your weight loss goals. In thi...

I’ve been watching a slew of shows about businesses that got it wrong when it came to ethics and culture, like Theranos, Uber, and WeWork. There are a lot of unethical weight loss practices out there, so in this episode I’m sharing the “why” behind The Millennial Nutritionist, why I decided to start my practice, and the mission statements that guide me. Even if you’re not interested in the busines...

I recently did a poll on Instagram to hear what my followers have heard about how nutrition and exercise can affect weight loss. There is a TON of misinformation out there about weight loss and what will lead to weight loss, so in this episode I’m sharing the most common misconceptions about weight loss and what the actual facts are. It is totally normal to be confused by all the noise out there,...

If weight loss was as easy as losing 30 lbs. in 30 days and keeping it off forever, everyone would be able to do it. Unfortunately, there is a lot of nuance to sustainable weight loss, and a lot of unlearning from harmful diet culture messaging to reach your weight loss goals in a way that makes you feel more energized and confident about making healthy choices. In this episode, I’m sharing four o...

Millennials have been through a lot of historical events that affect our stress levels, but we’ve also seen a lot of trends that have affected our relationship with our bodies and weight loss. From watching our parents do Atkins, Weight Watchers, or Nutrisystem, to spending endless hours on social media platforms that glorify smaller bodies and fad diets, we get tons of false information thrown at...

America gets a (probably earned) bad rep when it comes to our food and overall health as a country. It’s pretty easy to point to other countries and see that they are much healthier in terms of weight, activity levels, and consumption of whole foods. In this episode, we’re exploring French food culture with my friend Shyanne and her husband, Ben Minier. Ben is French, Shyanne is American, and they...

At The Millennial Nutritionist, we focus on sustainable nutrition and exercise habits for millennials to lose weight to combat preventable health issues and feel more energized in their bodies. There are SO many more ways to take control of your health, and in this episode, Melissa Schenkman, the Founder of YMyHealth, is sharing all the possible health issues millennials are facing to help them be...

We are covering a sensitive topic today: eating disorders and weight loss. There has been a lot of important discussion on social media about how diet culture deeply impacts people in eating disorder recovery. The Millennial Nutritionist program focuses on weight loss, so we take our responsibility very seriously when it comes to working with clients with a history of eating disorders. In this epi...

Katie Barker - our Dietetic Intern at The Millennial Nutritionist - and I are diving into hypothyroidism and how it can impact your weight, energy levels, and how we work with clients who have hypothyroidism to help them lose weight. Hypothyroidism does require more medical treatments than just healthy eating and exercise, but in this episode we cover some diet and exercise changes that can help a...

Meet one of our TMN Dietitians, Catherine Anthony! In this episode, Catherine is sharing how she became a Dietitian and how she niched down into helping children and with weight loss and weight management. Her speciality is working with young moms and crazy busy millennials, so she knows a thing or two about maintaining healthy habits during crazy seasons of life. This episode is chock full of tip...

Check out our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program! If you’re serious about reaching your weight loss goals this year in a sustainable way, book your discovery call today! - https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services In this episode, I’m going to share the top 10 things I’ve run into with clients that have kept them from losing weight. From gimmicky diet culture fads to skipping the very basics of...

Join our Millennial Living Membership for healthy recipes, grocery lists, monthly challenges, and more! https://themillennialnutritionist.com/membership In this episode, I’m interviewing one of my clients and closest friends, Katelyn Smith! She hired me as her RD through The Millennial Nutritionist to lose weight so she could feel good in her dress as the Maid of Honor in her sister’s wedding this...

Check out our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program! The program price is increasing soon, so if you’re serious about reaching your weight loss goals this year in a sustainable way, book your discovery call today! - https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services In this episode, I’m getting down to the nitty gritty on my most frequently asked question: how do I lose weight? I’m sharing the TMN approach...

Join our Millennial Living Membership for healthy recipes, grocery lists, monthly challenges, and more! https://themillennialnutritionist.com/membership In this episode, I interviewed one of our TMN coaches, Jack Kessey, RD, LDN! In addition to his education and experience as a Registered Dietitian, Jack had his own weight loss journey and struggled with turning to food for comfort during times of...

Most of my clients have super busy schedules, and the thought of adding in activities like meal planning, grocery shopping, and exercise feels very overwhelming. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 5 tips for adding healthy activities into your week that will actually save you time throughout your day and get you closer to your health goals. From setting firm boundaries at work to keeping a stock...

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal health journey from my childhood through adulthood and how my upbringing led to me becoming a dietitian. So much of our experiences with food when we’re young affects our relationship with food as adults, and this episode is a deep dive into that topic while sharing more of my story with you! Check out our Millennial Living Membership for recipes, live Q&am...