Metabolic RDs

Metabolic RDs Your trusted partner in metabolic health ๐Ÿ
โœ… Weight Loss Management
โœ… Gut Health and Integrative MNT
โœ… Personalized Nutrition and Support

When I first started seeing patients, I wanted to talk about nutrition and weight with confidence...But I didnโ€™t have th...
08/29/2025

When I first started seeing patients, I wanted to talk about nutrition and weight with confidence...

But I didnโ€™t have the tools. Or the language. Or the training.

Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m so excited to share this: The ๐—ข๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ by my colleague ๐—–๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ป, ๐—ฎ ๐—ฃ๐—ต๐˜†๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—”๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป.

Itโ€™s the course I wish existed earlier in my careerโ€”practical, CE-accredited, and grounded in empathy and evidence.

- Real-world obesity management medication advice
- Motivational Interviewing + behavior change strategies
- Personalized diet frameworks (no meal plans)
- 13 on-demand modules + 10.5 CE credits
- Private Facebook Community

Earn 10.5 CE credits
Use code NINA for 10% off
https://www.examroomnutrition.com/a/2148137603/jFCjiRW2

If youโ€™ve ever felt unsure how to talk about weight, food, or medsโ€”this course was made for you.

One of the best parts about surrounding yourself with talented friends? You get to witness their creativity in action. ๐Ÿ“ธ...
08/25/2025

One of the best parts about surrounding yourself with talented friends? You get to witness their creativity in action. ๐Ÿ“ธ

A huge thank you to for capturing a fresh set of photos with his new lens. This is just a sneak previewโ€”Iโ€™ll be sharing more soon, so stay tuned!

Iโ€™d love to hear your thoughtsโ€ฆ what do you think of these new shots?

Your gut is like your bodyโ€™s command centerโ€”when itโ€™s out of balance, everything feels off. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ค๐ŸŒฑThatโ€™s why I recommend GI...
08/24/2025

Your gut is like your bodyโ€™s command centerโ€”when itโ€™s out of balance, everything feels off. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ค๐ŸŒฑ

Thatโ€™s why I recommend GI-MAP testing: it helps uncover hidden imbalances like bacterial overgrowth, parasites, or inflammation that may be driving your symptoms.

โœจ Instead of guessing whatโ€™s wrong, youโ€™ll get a clear roadmap to healing.
โœจ Instead of quick fixes, youโ€™ll get personalized guidance for lasting gut health.

If youโ€™ve been struggling with bloating, fatigue, brain fog, or food sensitivities, your gut may be calling for attention. ๐Ÿ’Œ

๐ŸŒฟ Letโ€™s listen to what itโ€™s saying. Book a consultation today and take the first step to feeling lighter, clearer, and more energized.

๐Ÿšจ ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐ŸšจYou might think eating less = faster resultsโ€ฆBut under-fueling can backfire i...
08/19/2025

๐Ÿšจ ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐Ÿšจ

You might think eating less = faster resultsโ€ฆ
But under-fueling can backfire in a BIG way. Hereโ€™s what to watch for:

๐Ÿฝ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—›๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ โ€“ Especially for carbs and sugar. Your bodyโ€™s begging for quick energy.
๐Ÿ’ค ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐˜† / ๐—™๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฒ โ€“ Feeling sluggish, lightheaded, or like youโ€™re dragging through the day.
๐Ÿ’ช ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐˜€ โ€“ Struggling with strength, endurance, or recovery you used to handle.
๐ŸŒ€ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ด โ€“ Trouble focusing, forgetting things, or feeling โ€œoff.โ€
โ„๏ธ ๐—”๐—น๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ โ€“ Your body slows metabolism to save energy.
๐Ÿ’‡โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ฟ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜€ โ€“ A sign your body is prioritizing survival over beauty.
๐Ÿ“‰ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€ โ€“ Ironically, eating too little can stall fat loss by slowing metabolism.
๐ŸŒ™ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ โ€“ Waking at night or feeling restless can be a low-calorie red flag.

โšก๏ธ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ: Eating enough is NOT just about caloriesโ€”itโ€™s about fueling your body well so it can perform, recover, and thrive.

โœ… If youโ€™re not sure where to start, this is what I do every day with my clients at โ€”helping them eat enough to get results without burning out.

Family Fitness at the Park = Metabolic Health for LifeDid you know one of the best ways to improve your metabolic health...
08/17/2025

Family Fitness at the Park = Metabolic Health for Life

Did you know one of the best ways to improve your metabolic health doesnโ€™t require a gym membership? All it takes is a park, your family, and a little movement.

โœ… Walking trails with your kids improves insulin sensitivity.
โœ… Playground circuits (swings, monkey bars, sprints) boost strength and stamina.
โœ… Throwing a frisbee or kicking a ball keeps heart rates up while making memories.
โœ… Sunshine + movement supports vitamin D levels, stress relief, and better sleep.

When your family sees fitness as fun, it becomes a lifestyleโ€”not a chore. And the ripple effect? Stronger metabolisms, healthier weight management, and reduced risk of diabetes and heart disease.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: Aim for 20โ€“30 minutes of movement together at least 3x/week. Consistency, not perfection, is what drives metabolic change.

So this weekโ€”skip the screen time, grab your water bottles, and head to the park. Your metabolism (and your family bond) will thank you.

Iโ€™m truly honored to be part of the ๐—ข๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒโ€”an incredible educational resource designed for PA...
08/16/2025

Iโ€™m truly honored to be part of the ๐—ข๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒโ€”an incredible educational resource designed for PAs, MDs, NPs, RDs, and other health professionals who are ready to elevate the way they approach obesity care.
๐Ÿ“ฃ One of the biggest gaps in nutrition education is what happens after weight loss. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m thrilled to teach a full session on Reverse Dietingโ€”a structured, science-backed strategy to help patients recover metabolically, stabilize their intake, and finally break free from the yo-yo diet cycle.

๐Ÿง  In my session, youโ€™ll learn:
โœ… What metabolic adaptation really looks like in practice
โœ… How to assess if a patient is ready for a reverse diet
โœ… Calorie and macronutrient progressionโ€”step by step
โœ… Real-life case studies with chronic dieters and athletes
โœ… How to reduce food fear, build patient confidence, and talk about reverse dieting with empathy and clarity

And thatโ€™s just one part of this amazing, self-paced course created by ๐—–๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ป, ๐—ฃ๐—”-๐—–, ๐—ฅ๐——๐—กโ€”featuring ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฏ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜-๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€, printable handouts, counseling scripts, a private FB community, ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ.๐Ÿฑ ๐—–๐—˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€, and bonus Q&As.

๐ŸŽ“ Earn 10.5 CE credits
๐Ÿ’ธ Use code NINA for 10% off
๐Ÿ”— https://www.examroomnutrition.com/a/2148137603/jFCjiRW2

This is for every provider who's tired of the BMI-only model and wants to support sustainable health with real-world tools and compassion. ๐Ÿ’ช ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟโ€”t๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ.

๐Ÿฉบ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ธ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„?Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health concerns in the U.S.โ€”and itโ€™s not just an โ€œadultโ€ condition...
08/15/2025

๐Ÿฉบ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ธ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„?
Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health concerns in the U.S.โ€”and itโ€™s not just an โ€œadultโ€ condition anymore.

๐Ÿ“Š ๐—•๐˜† ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€:
38 million Americans are living with diabetes
1 in 5 people with diabetes donโ€™t even know they have it
Rates of Type 2 diabetes in youth have doubled in the last two decades
Prediabetes affects 96 million adultsโ€”more than 1 in 3 Americans

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ?
Because early detection and proactive management can delay or even prevent complications like heart disease, kidney disease, vision loss, and nerve damage.

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜?
Excess weight and insulin resistance are two of the biggest drivers behind rising diabetes ratesโ€”and both are highly responsive to targeted nutrition and lifestyle changes.

๐Ÿ’ก Thatโ€™s where ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ก๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜† (๐— ๐—ก๐—ง) comes in.
At ๐— ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ฅ๐——๐˜€, we help you:
โœ… Create a weight management plan that supports stable blood sugars
โœ… Learn what and when to eat to reduce insulin resistance
โœ… Use lab work to customize your nutrition for your metabolism
โœ… Build long-term habits that lower your A1c and boost your energy

๐Ÿ“… Whether your goal is ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐˜†๐—ฝ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฎ, weโ€™ll design a plan that fits your lifeโ€”not the other way around.

Beauty and Longevity Begin with NutritionHair, skin, and nails are more than just cosmeticโ€”they are early indicators of ...
08/13/2025

Beauty and Longevity Begin with Nutrition

Hair, skin, and nails are more than just cosmeticโ€”they are early indicators of nutrient status, inflammation, and overall health. In my work at Metabolic RDs, we see how targeted nutrition supports not only appearance, but also healthy aging and resilience.

Key nutrition principles for beauty and longevity:
โ€ข Adequate Protein: Supports collagen and keratin production for strong hair and skin integrity.
โ€ข Healthy Fats: Omega-3s and monounsaturated fats nourish skin cells and promote natural shine.
โ€ข Antioxidants: Vitamins C, E, and polyphenols protect against oxidative stress that accelerates aging.
โ€ข Minerals: Zinc, selenium, and iron aid in tissue repair and healthy hair growth.
โ€ข Hydration: Maintains skin elasticity, joint function, and follicle health.

At Metabolic RDs, we go beyond surface-level advice. By using advanced testingโ€”such as the GI-MAP, NutrEval, and comprehensive blood workโ€”we can pinpoint micronutrient deficiencies, gut imbalances, and inflammation. This allows us to create a personalized plan that optimizes nutrient status, supports internal health, and delivers lasting results for both appearance and longevity.

While Iโ€™m grateful to at for helping my hair look its best on the outside, my focus remains on the insideโ€”using evidence-based nutrition strategies to support both aesthetic and long-term health outcomes for my clients.

10 Years Apart โ€” Building Strength in Every SenseA decade ago (left photo), I thought I understood what strength meant.T...
08/09/2025

10 Years Apart โ€” Building Strength in Every Sense

A decade ago (left photo), I thought I understood what strength meant.
Today (right photo), I know itโ€™s so much more than muscle.

In these 10 years, Iโ€™ve:
โ€ข Become a mom to two amazing kids
โ€ข Earned my degree and built my private practice
โ€ข Navigated loss, tragedy, and major life transitions
โ€ข Continued to show up for my health and my goals

Then: My fitness was fueled by extremes โ€” under-eating, overtraining, and chasing aesthetics at the expense of my overall well-being.

Now: My approach is grounded in science, balance, and sustainability. I focus on fueling for recovery, building metabolic health, prioritizing sleep, and training for longevity โ€” not just for looks.

This isnโ€™t just a fitness journey. Itโ€™s a lesson in resilience, adaptability, and consistency โ€” qualities that have shaped not only my health, but my business and my life.

๐Ÿ’ก Takeaway: Lasting success (in health or in business) isnโ€™t about perfection. Itโ€™s about showing up, learning, and building a foundation that can weather every season.

Healthy Vacation vibes ๐ŸŒฟโ˜€๏ธJust because Iโ€™m away from home doesnโ€™t mean my health goals take a break, and neither should ...
08/04/2025

Healthy Vacation vibes ๐ŸŒฟโ˜€๏ธ
Just because Iโ€™m away from home doesnโ€™t mean my health goals take a break, and neither should yours!

โœ”๏ธ Hiking for movement + memories
โœ”๏ธ Loading up on protein + veggies (because energy matters)
โœ”๏ธ Quick workouts at the park with the kids (sorry didn't take pics)
โœ”๏ธ Brought my weighted vest to stay challenged ๐Ÿ’ช

This is ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ about perfection โ€” ๐—ถ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜† and showing up for yourself.
Leading by example so my kids know strong can be fun, and health can be lived anywhere. ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ“ธ Swipe to see some of the adventure!

Did you know your gut and brain are in constant conversation?This powerful connectionโ€”called the gut-brain axisโ€”influenc...
08/04/2025

Did you know your gut and brain are in constant conversation?

This powerful connectionโ€”called the gut-brain axisโ€”influences everything from your mood to your metabolism. When your gut health is off, it can impact cravings, energy, digestion, and even how your body stores fat. ๐Ÿคฏ

โœ… A balanced gut supports:
โ€ข Healthy hunger and fullness signals
โ€ข Blood sugar control
โ€ข Reduced inflammation
โ€ข Better stress resilience (hello, lower cortisol!)
โ€ข Improved absorption of nutrients

But when the gut is imbalanced (think: dysbiosis, bloating, constipation, food sensitivities), it can throw off your hormones, spike cravings, and make weight loss feel impossibleโ€”even with a perfect meal plan. ๐Ÿฅด

If youโ€™ve been โ€œdoing everything rightโ€ but still feel stuck, it might be time to go deeper.

๐ŸŒฟ Heal the gut. Calm the brain. Optimize the metabolism.

Thatโ€™s the real strategy for long-term successโ€”not just weight loss, but sustainable health.

Ever wondered what actually works for fat loss? ๐Ÿค” Itโ€™s not magic teas or extreme dietsโ€”itโ€™s science!This post breaks dow...
07/18/2025

Ever wondered what actually works for fat loss? ๐Ÿค” Itโ€™s not magic teas or extreme dietsโ€”itโ€™s science!
This post breaks down how calorie deficit and macronutrient balance drive real, lasting results. ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿ’ฌ Whatโ€™s been your biggest challengeโ€”eating less, balancing macros, or staying consistent?

Save this post and share it with a friend who needs clarity on weight loss science! If you need help with a registered dietitian, check this out: https://tinyurl.com/metabolicrds-areyouready

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