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09/05/2025
💉✨ Peptides may be tiny… but the impact on my autoimmune journey has been massive.
After 24 years of living with autoimmunity, I’ve tried it all—nutrition, lifestyle, stress management, sleep optimization. Those changes moved the needle, but I could never quite get over that last hump.
Enter thymosin alpha peptides 🧬.
They support immune balance and help regulate inflammation—two of the biggest hurdles when your immune system has been stuck in attack mode.
Since starting, my HRV has jumped an average of 10 points and my neuropathy has improved by almost 50%. For the first time in decades, I feel like I can actually see the finish line. 🌿
👉 If you’re an autoimmune girly like me, know this: there are new therapies, and hope is not lost. I’ll be writing more about peptides soon, so follow along if you want to learn more.
🔗 Save this post to come back to.
💬 Share with someone who needs encouragement on their healing journey.
Cheers to your health! 💚
07/11/2025
Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) = the real magic number 💥💪
It’s not just what you burn in a workout — it’s your BMR (basal metabolic rate) + NEAT (non-exercise activity like walking) + workouts (EAT) + digestion (TEF).
Want to figure yours out?
✅ Check your wearable (almost all wearables will have this number)
✅ Use a TDEE calculator (formulas online)
✅ Ask Chat gpt — input all your personal info and have it guesstimate for you
✅I have a lot more on this on the strong and lean sign up page (feedmbs.com/strongandlean)
Knowing your TDEE is KEY for cutting, maintaining or building muscle the smart way.
07/10/2025
Creatine continues to be a topic for good reason (and its not just bigger 💪)
A new study found that dietary creatine may help lower cancer risk—especially in women and men 52+, and those with higher body weight.
It does this by reducing inflammation, supporting the immune system, and helping preserve lean mass—which is tied to longevity and metabolic health.
If you’re not getting enough through food (meat, fish, poultry), you might consider a high-quality creatine monohydrate supplement. This is one of the few supplements I recommend across the board. I get asked this all the time, but I'm using 5g of of creatine monohydrate each day in my morning water with electrolytes.
*this study was done with dietary creatine (not supplementation). In my opinion, supplementing with creatine is a no-brainer due to so many studies and such positive outcomes, but wanted to make sure you knew the details of the study.
🙋♀️ Are you using creatine? Let me know below and share with a friend who could benefit⬇️
07/02/2025
So excited!😆
The St Charles Whole Foods Market is open and it's less than 5 minutes from my house!
Honestly, this is my Christmas in July! 🎅☀️
Who's excited! PS-I also love that they did NOT do a full cafe as I talked to management and they did not want to take away from local coffee shops.🥰
Way to go !
06/28/2025
💪✨ Greek Omelette Goals ✨💪
This isn't your average lunch—this is Strong + Lean fuel.
Loaded with 46g protein, under 500 calories, and designed to keep you full, focused, and firing on all cylinders 🔥 Whether you're tackling your inbox or your next workout, this hormone-loving omelette helps combat visceral fat and supports lean muscle mass—yes, even at midlife.
🍳 What’s inside:
– 2 Eggs + 1/2 cup egg whites for an extra bump of protein
– Turkey sausage to level it up ( I used organic)
– Veggies to keep you satisfied and energized (mix of tomatoes, peppers, greens)
This is just one example from my Strong + Lean 4-Week Meal Plan—coming soon 💥
👀 Ready to feel full for hours without crashing? Save this. Make it. Feel the shift.
This is just one example from my Strong + Lean 4-Week Meal Plan—coming soon 💥
06/27/2025
Midlife gets a bad rap. But what if it’s actually your invitation to return to yourself?
To finally live from clarity, not chaos.
To fuel your body, not punish it.
To choose joy, strength, and aligned energy.
This is your time. Do not let it get wasted with the fears and doubts of the past.
06/24/2025
After 10 days of vacation bliss — where I said yes to dairy, dark chocolate, Aperol spritzes, and the most beautiful meals — I came home not with guilt… but with motivation.
I moved my body every day, nourished myself with real food, and fully enjoyed every bite (and moment). This is what food freedom looks like when you trust your body and the habits you’ve built.
✨ On the flight home, I was so inspired I created a brand new 4-week meal plan designed for midlife women like me — and maybe you too — who want to lean up, feel strong, and fuel their bodies without restriction or confusion. I’ll be sharing it soon… so stay tuned. 💪🏼💫
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My name is DeeDee, I'm a first class honors graduate from the Edison Institute of Holistic Nutrition with a certification in Holistic Nutrition. Additionally I am a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert. Using the latest in research and modern day holistic nutrition, combined with ancient practices such as Ayurveda and mindfulness/meditation; I use food, herbs, stress management tools and body movement to inspire individuals, groups and corporations to find their ultimate health. My goal is to empower you to have the energy and vibrancy required to pursue your life's passion.
After years in the business world as an Advertising Executive and business team leader with a Masters in Marketing, family health issues including a hereditary lung disease impacting my mother and an autoimmune disease contracted post childbirth effecting my daily life, I began to dig deep into the root cause of these issues. This led me to study Holistic Nutrition at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto for two years. Since moving back to the states I completed my studies with The Edison Institute of Holistic Nutrition. While I have a certification in Holistic Nutrition and am a Certified Culinary Expert, the State of Illinois only allows Registered Dietitians to practice individualized nutrition consultations in relation to specific conditions. This is not the case in many other states.
I am currently seeing clients on an individual and group basis in regards to nutritional and weight loss education and work with them on a 3 month basis to live their best healthy life. We address general nutrition, stress management, sleep optimization and body movement. I provide 3 month long healthy recipe plans, a food and mood tracker, a whole foods detox and tips on managing stress, sleeping better and movement to support goals.
My Mission
As a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert I seek to restore the body which is out of balance due to nutritional deficiency and toxicity, ultimately bringing alignment to mind, body and soul.
Follow my journey through my blog, Facebook and Instagram
