That's my wish for Christmas this year. 🎄 That you, Reader, and your family will have a JOY-filled Christmas, Holiday, and New Year. Joy is NOT the absence of pain, struggle, or loss. It it the conscious effort, willingness, and openness to choose to gratitude, love, and hope... In the midst of, the despite of, and even though. Gratitude of the now and not yet... Celebration for what we have and the hope for things unseen. To me, that's what Christmas is about. Merry Christmas and happy...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
The Story behind the name Hey Friends, I realized many of you probably never heard THE STORY behind why I chose the name “Rhythm and Nutrition.” Here it is… In April 2016, I was burned out from performing in back-to-back dance shows and living an unbalanced lifestyle [For context: I was working a full-time job as a dietitian AND performing in over 40 shows per year with my dance company.] Yes, I was doing what I loved and everything looked good on the outside. But honestly, I felt weak,...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
The R&N Weekly Dispatch Summary from this last week Hey Friends! I shared my TOP 3 MOST Frequently Asked Questions on Instagram this past week. Let me know if they're helpful. Which questions should I answer next? REPLY and let me know! Recent articles How much protein should I have per day? Scroll through the post to read more See Post How much water do I need? Scroll through the post to read more See Post Which supplements do you recommend? Scroll through the post to read more See Post...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
How SHAME hinders our growth and health Hey Friends, Last week, I wrote about the fear that prevented me from pursuing my dreams and starting my business. This week, I wanted to dive deeper into another BIG BAD obstacle I’ve been dealing with for the three years: shame. It’s been a long and challenging journey to come to a place of healing and gratitude, but I’ve learned a lot along the way, and I hope that by sharing my experience, I can help others who may be struggling with shame. [SIDE...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
Facing My Big Bad Wolves (Part 1) Hello friends! Last month, I shared that I was feeling burnt out and had to pause from launching a new product for my business. However, through rest and spending time for deeper reflection, I realized that I needed to address some major underlying obstacles. These obstacles, which I call the “Big Bad Wolves,” often keep us from living the life we truly want. They can take many different forms for each individual. For me, the first Big Bad Wolf was the...
about 2 years ago • 2 min read