Way of Life Nutrition, LLC

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Laura Ascenzi, RDN, LDN, CPT
Integrative Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer
Accepting many insurance plans (Licensed in PA & NH)
Offering Virtual 1:1 counseling, Wellness library subscription,
Group programs & more

Before I became a Mom, I worked with Moms in my practice regularly. I thought I understood. I thought I could imagine wh...
05/11/2026

Before I became a Mom, I worked with Moms in my practice regularly. I thought I understood. I thought I could imagine what life would be like in motherhood.

Turns out, I couldn't.

I didn't see all the selfless decisions made quietly, without notice. I didn't see the patience, the pouring, the love that goes into raising little humans. I didn't know how completely it shifts your perspective, your priorities, how every single hour of your day gets rewritten.

Now I know & I have so much respect for each and every mother - in every single season, age, and stage.

I believe mothers are given a strength and stamina from the Lord that is truly extraordinary - I have seen it with my own eyes. But I also see too many women feeling dismissed when it comes to their health, running on empty, and told that exhausted and depleted is just "part of the job."

That is why I do what I do. Because going through the hard seasons nourished and supported is a completely different experience. Because I want women to feel GOOD - not just survive motherhood, but truly enjoy every moment of it.

I know this is why God called me into this position. Because motherhood is not just wiping noses and making snacks. It is kingdom work. And you deserve to show up for it feeling well.

If you are reading this and you want to be a mama, you lost your mama, you lost a child, or any other reason why this day may feel especially heavy, I am praying for you. You are not forgotten. God is near to the brokenhearted, and there is real rest and peace to be found in Him.

Happy Mother's Day, Mama. ๐Ÿค

This one is for the moms and daughters who have been saying they want to do something like this together.Today only, in ...
05/04/2026

This one is for the moms and daughters who have been saying they want to do something like this together.

Today only, in honor of Mother's Day - sign up for Nourish and Thrive as a pair and the second registration is completely free.

Class starts TONIGHT at 8pm. There is no better way to celebrate Mother's Day than deciding together that you both deserve to feel well and improve your quality of life.

DM me to grab your spots and learn next steps to get registered!

wayofliferd.com/nourish-thrive

Happy Mother's Day. ๐ŸŒฟ

I want to talk to three women today.The one who has been trying to figure it out for years. Low-carb, high protein, low-...
05/03/2026

I want to talk to three women today.

The one who has been trying to figure it out for years. Low-carb, high protein, low-fat, track the macros. Then binge. Beat herself up. Start over. She thinks it's her. It's not. She wants a better quality of life, but she doesn't know what to do.

The one who feels okay right now but is watching closely. She saw what happened to her parents or other loved ones. She doesn't want a life that looks like one medication managing the side effects of another. She wants to understand what her body needs before things go wrong.

And the one who is in the middle of menopause and doesn't feel like herself. Her body composition is changing, sleep is broken, mood is unpredictable. She's been told this is just aging. She doesn't feel like herself and she wants to know how to support her body through this season.

All three of these women deserve the same thing: to actually understand how their body works. To stop guessing. To start nourishing.

Nobody has ever really taught them that. Until now.

Nourish and Thrive starts TOMORROW NIGHT. Monday at 8pm EST. 6 weeks, live and online. A root cause approach to wellness that meets you wherever you are.

Many health insurances accepted. Spots are limited.

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Only 4 more days to register for Nourish & Thrive, beginning on May 4th!Skip the fad diets this spring that leave you fe...
04/30/2026

Only 4 more days to register for Nourish & Thrive, beginning on May 4th!

Skip the fad diets this spring that leave you feeling worse by fall.

Real health results don't come from restriction; they come from understanding what your body actually needs.

Sign up today: www.wayofliferd.com/nourish-thrive

FREE MOTHERHOOD NUTRITION WEBINAR TONIGHT (4/27)! When I was pregnant with my first baby, I went deep into research tryi...
04/26/2026

FREE MOTHERHOOD NUTRITION WEBINAR TONIGHT (4/27)!

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I went deep into research trying to figure out how to truly nourish my body for motherhood and the more I learned, the more I realized how much current guidelines barely scratch the surface. And nobody was talking about it.
Nobody was talking about postnatal depletion. Nobody was connecting the dots between nutrient deficiencies and the anxiety, depression, thyroid issues, low progesterone, chronic fatigue, and brain fog that so many moms just accept as their new normal.

A few things that might surprise you:
๐Ÿงˆ Healthy fats, including saturated fat, actually support your hormones and fertility. Your body cannot make estrogen and progesterone without them.
๐Ÿง‚ Unrefined salt is something your body needs in this season, not something to fear.
๐Ÿฉธ Low iron is almost never just a "take ferrous sulfate" problem. The real question is why is it low? Low stomach acid, poor gut absorption, medication use, copper deficiency, and not pairing iron-rich foods correctly are almost never looked at. And without addressing those, no supplement will fix it long term.

If you are trying to conceive, currently pregnant, postpartum, or just haven't felt like yourself since having kids, this talk is for you.
I am hosting a free virtual talk tomorrow night to cut through the noise and share what the research actually says about nourishing women through this season of life.

Monday April 27th | 8pm EST | Free | Live on Zoom
Grab your spot ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://luma.com/ztmehqe9

Please share with someone you think may be interested

Sign up today and share with a mom (or mama to be) that you know
04/23/2026

Sign up today and share with a mom (or mama to be) that you know

04/19/2026

This is more common than you may think, and it breaks my heart.

Let me tell you about a mom I worked with.

After trying on her summer clothes last spring and realizing that they did not fit, she decided to seek help. She went to go see a local nutrition coach that was known for helping people lose weight and keeping them accountable. She was given a very low calorie plan, high in protein, and prescribed to walk and do HIIT training almost every day of the week. She was disciplined. She was consistent. The weight came off quickly.

People noticed. She got the compliments. Her clothes fit again. On the outside it looked like all her goals were met.

But by that fall she was sitting in her doctor's office trying to explain why she felt like a completely different person.

Her hair was falling out in the shower. She was exhausted in a way that sleep wasn't fixing. She was cold all the time even when no one else was. Her mood felt impossible to manage. She was falling asleep in the middle of the afternoon. She was regaining the weight without doing anything different.

Her labs told the real story.
Thyroid dysfunction. Low ferritin. Low vitamin D. Low B12. Low progesterone.

Every single one of those findings traced directly back to what she had put her body through that spring. Months of restriction and overtraining had quietly depleted everything her body needed to function. The weight came off. And so did her health.

This is not a rare story. I hear versions of it constantly.
Low calorie plans and weight loss medications can move the number on the scale. What they cannot do is nourish you. And a woman's body, especially during and after the season of motherhood, needs to be nourished above everything else.
It is perfectly fine to want to lose body fat. But it should never come at the cost of your thyroid, your hormones, your energy, or your sense of self.

This Mom deserved better information before she had started with that coach.

Women deserve to know how to support and nourish their body to feel their best through all ages and stages of life. If you are ready for a plan that actually puts your health first, my 6-week functional nutrition program Nourish & Thrive starts May 4th.
www.wayofliferd.com/nourish-thrive ๐Ÿ’š

04/19/2026

Ladies, this is a perfect example of the type of information that I will be covering in my upcoming functional nutrition program, Nourish & Thrive - beginning on May 4th.

Read all about the full class itinerary and sign up here: www.wayofliferd.com/nourish-thrive

Also, if you have not already, sign up for my functional nutrition for motherhood FREE webinar on April 27th: https://luma.com/ztmehqe9

๐ŸŒฟ Registration is officially OPEN for the May round of Nourish & Thrive. I am so excited for this one. Nourish & Thrive ...
04/18/2026

๐ŸŒฟ Registration is officially OPEN for the May round of Nourish & Thrive. I am so excited for this one.

Nourish & Thrive is my 6-week functional nutrition program where I walk you step by step through adopting a root cause approach to your health. No calorie counting, no crash diets, no gimmicks involved.

Here's what we cover together over 6 weeks:
โœ”๏ธ Blood sugar balance
โœ”๏ธ Gut health and your microbiome
โœ”๏ธ Hormone health
โœ”๏ธ Liver and endocrine support
โœ”๏ธ Mindful eating
โœ”๏ธ Nutrition foundations that actually stick
Plus menu plan guidance, workouts, guides, recipes, support, and so much more
Class begins May 4th - Mondays at 8 PM EST on Zoom
๐Ÿ‘‰ Register at www.wayofliferd.com/nourish-thrive

๐Ÿ’ฐ Did you know insurance may cover part of this program, reducing registration cost?

If you live in NH or PA (and potentially also NJ, VA, AZ, CA (with referral) or CO) your health insurance may cover.

HSA and FSA cards are also accepted.

Not sure if you're covered? Reach out and I will help you figure it out before you register. ๐Ÿ’š You can also read more about in network insurances here: www.wayofliferd.com/insurance

This program is only offered 2-3x/year!

Tag or share with a friend who may be interested!

04/18/2026

My philosophy is food first whenever possible. ๐Ÿฅ‘

Your body is designed to absorb most nutrients best from whole foods, not pills.

For people with a healthy digestive system, choosing nutrientโ€‘dense foods can often meet daily needs.

Supplements still matter and theyโ€™re essential when levels are low or when absorption issues exist (or due to dietary restrictions, intolerances, dislikes, allergies, etc.).

Testing your nutrient status by getting labs ran is still the best way to understand what your body truly needs.

This an example of a subject we talk about in detail in my Nourish & Thrive program. Registration is currently OPEN for my May 4th group. Sign up today! www.wayofliferd.com/nourish-thrive

Ladies, I am hosting a FREE virtual talk, and I would love for you to join me!Nourishing Motherhood: A Functional Nutrit...
04/16/2026

Ladies, I am hosting a FREE virtual talk, and I would love for you to join me!

Nourishing Motherhood: A Functional Nutrition Approach ๐Ÿ“… Monday, April 27th at 8 PM EST

Motherhood is one of the most physically demanding seasons of life a woman's body goes through. Most moms are never given the full nutrition picture they need to actually feel good and support their health and long-term quality of life.

In this talk I am going to share what the research tells us about what a woman's body truly needs during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. We will look at blood sugar balance, the most common nutrient gaps mothers experience, and how symptoms like fatigue, cravings, and mood swings are often your body's way of asking for support, not something you just have to push through.

If you are:
Planning to get pregnant
Are pregnant
Are postpartum
Or have felt depleted, exhausted, or just not like yourself since having kids
..this is for you. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register here: https://luma.com/ztmehqe9

Tag a mom friend who needs this! ๐Ÿ’š

Motherhood is one of the most physically demanding seasons of a woman's life, and most women are never given the full nutritional picture they need to trulyโ€ฆ

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