Half of the US adult population are on a diet at any given time — the majority of whom are women. 91% of women are unhappy with their bodies and have attempted to control their weight through dieting. But it’s estimated that 95% of diets fail, which is probably why 66.9% of the adult female population is overweight or obese. Why do women in particular struggle with body image and body weight? Why does weight loss seem like such a feat — especially for women?

I, like many women, have struggled with my weight and body image. As a full time health and fitness writer, I have learnt a lot about the female condition that school doesn’t teach you. For example, the profound impact of our menstrual cycle on our weight, mood and behavior. …

How are you feeling right now? Anxious, stressed, happy, elated, peaceful? Do you even know how you are feeling? Most of us are so disconnected to how we are feeling: our minds are racing, but we’re disconnected from our body — like headless chickens, running, rushing, stressing.

How often do we take a moment to just breathe? You know, stop what you’re doing, relax your jaw, your frown, your shoulders and just breathe? Being able to ground yourself and destress in any given moment is essential. …

Within a few seconds of reading an article or blog post, I have already made a decision about the quality of the work. No, I’m not an intuitive writing genius. But I am a full-time freelance writer and SEO expert who spends her life reading and writing content online, so you could say I’ve developed a knack.

These are the three most effective, yet profoundly simple, writing tips that I have used, and I believe they are responsible for my success as a content writer. And you’ll be happy to hear that simple is the keyword. …

Sleep. The magic word. If you’re a sound sleeper, it might not be your magic word, but for 70 million people in the US — sleep is the often unattainable magic word.

So what’s the deal with sleep? Why do we need it? How does it impact us? How can we improve it? Here’s the ultimate guide to sleep — how you can sleep soundly, optimize your performance, and achieve true circadian health.

An epidemic of sleeplessness

According to the CDC, adults need at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health and wellbeing. …

Thanksgiving. A beautiful time of the year. We tell our family we love them and share what we’re grateful for, as we sit around a big turkey. Wholesome. But for many, Thanksgiving can be a time of pressure, regret, and guilt. Largely due to the heavy emphasis on food. This is particularly true for those who struggle with overeating or binge eating behavior.

Here’s some advice to you guys from a nutritionist and former binge eater.

The difference between binge eating disorder and binge eating

You may have heard the phrase you are what you eat but seriously — you actually are what you eat. The average adult loses roughly 300 billion cells every day. Your body is constantly renewing itself, using the fuel provided from your diet.

Your diet affects your ability to function, as well as your weight, mood, skin, energy levels, and practically everything else in the body. This is due to the close connection between your diet and hormones.

The diet industry always reduces food to its caloric density. But there is so much more happening when you eat something, than just how much energy it provides. I wrote an article about this, check it out if you want a more in-depth explanation as to why I think calories aren’t the most important nutritional…

The freelancing platform Fiverr is a notoriously bad way to make money as a freelancer. As with all things on the internet: it’s possible. I’m in the top 1% of earners on Fiverr, working as a niche health and fitness writer. Here’s the truth about how I made money — the good, the bad, the time-wasting.

My Relationship With Fiverr

I recently wrote an article explaining how I used Instagram captions to earn $10,000 a month as a writer.

While Instagram has been an advantageous platform to market my services and connect with prospective clients, I can’t deny that Fiverr has also been a great help. …

As a nutritionist, one of the most common questions I have received is whether ‘calories in vs. calories out’ is true. Many — if not all — diet plans are based on this theory; you need to eat less and move more to lose weight. But is it the truth? Or is there more to it?

In this article we’re going to examine the calories in vs. calories out theory to ascertain whether it’s a good strategy for weight loss.

What is the calories in vs. calories out theory?

The calories in vs. calories out theory is known commonly in the health and fitness industry as IIFYM (if it fits your macros), a way of eating that solely focuses on how many calories are consumed and how many are metabolized through exercise. …