Learning to model body positivity at home isn’t about perfect affirmations or forcing confidence — it’s about the tiny, almost invisible moments your family sees every day. The way you talk about food, how you treat your hunger cues, the sigh you make in the mirror, the language you use around movement. These patterns shape more than we realize. This week’s conversation breaks down how to shift those habits with compassion, honesty, and a lot less pressure. It’s a grounded, practical take on building a home culture where bodies aren’t judged — they’re simply lived in.

Trying to build better habits but struggling to stay consistent? Habit stacking is one of the simplest and most effective ways to create new routines—by anchoring them to habits you already have. This post shows you exactly how to do it (with examples!) so you can build momentum without relying on motivation.

Motivation will never be consistent—but your systems can be. In this post, we break down why structure matters more than willpower, what systems actually look like, and how to build ones that keep you on track even when life gets chaotic. If you’re tired of starting over every time your motivation dips, this is for you.

The scale is just one data point—and honestly, not always the most helpful one. Some of the most important progress you’ll make on your journey has nothing to do with weight. In this post, we’re breaking down what non-scale wins actually look like, why they matter, and how to start noticing yours.

A nutrition degree gave me the science. Coaching real people taught me everything else. Here’s what I’ve learned from working with hundreds of clients—and why it’s changed how I coach forever.

In this blog post, we’re recapping the latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where coaches Krissy, Ryann, and Maggie tackle the age-old question: can you actually become a morning person? Whether you’ve always hit snooze on early alarms or you’re just looking to make your mornings more productive, this episode dives into circadian rhythms, practical habit shifts, and how to build a routine that works for you (without needing a 4 a.m. wakeup call). If you’re curious about what it takes to feel better in the morning—this one’s for you.

In the world of health and fitness, there's a lot of emphasis on exercise, nutrition, and supplements. But there's one crucial factor that often gets overlooked: sleep. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more exercise, more supplements, or a new diet plan will be the solution to your health and fitness goals. But the truth is, without enough sleep, all those efforts may be in vain.

At some point, the daily tasks and habits necessary to reach your goals are probably gonna feel pretty boring. Consistency is boring, but it’s where progress is made.

Constant changes - with your macros / nutrition, training program, daily routines - are just whirlwind. If a coach (of any kind) is promising instant gratification and keeps things “interesting” or keeps you “motivated” by switching things up very regularly with no explicit purpose, proceed with caution.

As nutrition coaches, we see a lot of different habits that work for different people. As coaches, it’s our job to design a program that helps add to a client’s life and to make sure it enhances their lifestyle, as that is a pretty good indicator of sustainability and success. After coaching hundreds of clients, I have found a few characteristics that successful clients have in common.

Usually, my blog posts are like "self-love, be kind to yourself, you're amazing..." I'm a positive person and I feel like people are WAY too hard on themselves a lot of the time. But today, I'm doling out some tough love.