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By Erica F. Perusse, MS The holidays are a wonderful time for gathering, celebrating, and making memories, but they can also feel like a time when healthy habits slip away. Between travel, events, and the constant flow of festive foods, it is easy to think you will “start again” in January. The truth is, you do not have to start over. You can stay on track and still enjoy the season without guilt or restriction. These holiday nutrition tips can help you keep your momentum whi

Halloween is supposed to be fun; not the reason you spiral out of control with your eating or lose all the progress you have made. Yet, for so many women, this time of year brings stress, guilt, and that old familiar feeling of, “Well, I have already blown it…I will get back on track in January.” But what if this year could be different? What if you could enjoy Halloween candy without guilt, without losing control, and without derailing your health or weight loss goals? Let’s

Life gets messy. Between work deadlines, kids’ activities, and the constant question of “what’s for dinner,” it can feel impossible to eat well—especially when your week goes sideways. Here’s the truth: you don’t need more willpower or another complicated diet. You need systems. Systems are the behind-the-scenes routines that take decision-making off your plate. When the day runs long or soccer practice goes late, these habits keep you nourished without a second thought. Belo

If you’ve ever been told “just eat less carbs”  by a doctor, a friend, or the internet, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common...

When we first started working together, one of my clients asked me a question I hear often: “Can you guarantee I’ll lose weight?” I...

Weight loss takes time—but real progress starts before the scale moves. Learn what happens first, why non-scale victories matter, and how sm

By Erica Perusse, MS Let’s talk about desk snacks. The ones that sit in the drawer, travel in the bag, or get grabbed between...

Cindy is a busy teacher and mom who, like many of us, had tried every diet imaginable. From Optavia to Weight Watchers to intermittent...

Life doesn’t slow down just because you’re trying to eat healthier. For my client Krissy, a busy mom with a shifting work schedule, quick...

If you’re constantly overthinking what to make for dinner, you’re not alone. Meal planning can feel like a second job, especially when...

by Erica F. Perusse BS, MS/DI Candidate By the end of July, many people feel like they are running on sunscreen and iced coffee. Summer...

If we were sitting across from each other at a coffee shop — warm mugs in hand, sunlight pouring in, and you looked at me and said,...

Real Women Share How Fueling Their Bodies Helped Them Finally See Results We’ve been taught that eating less is the key to weight loss....

By Erica Perusse BS, MS/DI Candidate Summer makes everything a little sweatier like your errands, your energy, your entire existence by 3...

Michelle came to us feeling completely defeated. She was working as a CNA in a nursing home, walking 20,000 steps a day, constantly on...

You know the drill. Start the week strong. Track every bite. Skip the bread. Push through hunger. By Friday? You’re tired, frustrated,...

By Erica F Perusse, B.S, MS/DI Candidate Summer brings longer days, full calendars, and plenty of heat, which makes cooking feel like one...

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’ll just wait until the kids go back to school,” you’re not alone. Many busy moms in their 40s and 50s...

Let’s be honest—meal prep can feel completely overwhelming when you’re already juggling work, family, and about 50 other...

The days are longer, the schedule is packed, and your motivation? Maybe not where it was a few weeks ago. I get it—because I’ve felt it...