The U.S. Nutrition Facts Label was created to help Americans better understand the foods they eat, but many people still don’t understand what they’re seeing on the back of food packages. Let’s dive into the components of the nutrition label and what they mean for us as consumers!

Ah, nutrition labels. We have a vague idea of what they look like, but does anyone really know what they’re looking at?

We’re going to spend the next few blog posts talking about nutrition labels, starting with their history!

Breathing! We all do it, but do we all breathe correctly? Diaphragmatic breathing isn't necessarily the right way to breathe, but it does offer a host of physical and psychological benefits!

There are mixed opinions on when the holiday season starts. Many insist it isn't until Thanksgiving, but I think the season starts around mid-October with Halloween festivities. My logic? That's when opportunities to binge and restrict begin.

With Fraser’s enchanting sound bath skills and my inclusive stretching sessions, our New Moon Relaxation workshops are the place to be! Learn a little more about what we offer in this class and why you might be interested here!

Fall is here, but It’s not all harvest fests and hayrides. Our bodies are attuned to the seasons, which means we can expect to see and feel some changes in ourselves throughout fall and winter.

It’s one thing to say you want to start working out, but putting these words into practice is another challenge! To make sure you’re on track to reach your goals, it’s important to understand how training variables play a role in your success!

The true impact of genetics on weight and physical activity is rarely discussed, though there might be a stronger connection than we think! Let’s dive into this topic and learn we are uniquely affected by genetics!

Sustainability matters because your work never ends. In order to keep these positive changes and maintain the goals you’ve reached, you have to continue working.

A lot of what I talk about is anti-diet, anti-industry, body-neutral, and body-positive, but I’m not anti-weight loss! As a body-neutral personal trainer, my responsibility is to ensure that people who want to lose weight have the right reasons, use safe and appropriate methods, and don’t allow any negative feelings to take control and cause them harm.

From laundry detergent to parasites, let’s chat about the weird things people eat for “health” and weight loss.

Progress isn't linear. Some days you'll climb the mountain, some days you won’t move at all, and some days you'll fall back down a little bit, but that’s all part of the journey!

It's not about not failing, it's about how you react to your failures, learn a lesson, and continue on.

The myth: foam rolling will release knots and fix stiff and sore muscles.

The truth: It’s a bit more complicated than that!

Think about your life right now. Ask yourself who you’re becoming. And use what you know and discover about yourself to craft intentions that help you be the version of yourself you want to be. If

Before/after photos are not a new concept, but they’re also not something I’ll ever consider posting. From their fatphobic nature to promoting unhealthy habits, before/after photos have no place in Sprout’s practice!

Everyone is welcome to have their own preference, but let’s also use a little common sense when picking out gym wear! Cros and flip-flops might not be the best for your workout.

**TW: Talk of eating disorders, disordered eating, etc

This post focuses on intermittent fasting, pulling from expert opinions to discuss the good, bad, and consequences of restrictive dieting.

I understand these are sensitive topics for many people, so please put your well-being first before continuing to read.

Thanks to false, outdated research, social media, and a variety of other pressures, many people go through life obsessed over matters concerning their weight. Let’s talk a little bit about why we do this, why it’s wrong, and what we can do instead!

In an environment that continues to champion thinness and idealize unrealistic body shapes, having to reckon with a body that doesn’t meet the ideal is hard. Looking at yourself in front of a mirror in jeans that don’t fit or a top that just doesn't look right can feel like losing. In actuality, our bodies changing and aging is just a part of life and there’s nothing wrong with that.