
By Leslie | Registered Dietitian and Founder, Wellbeing Nutrition Coaching | 8 min read Somewhere along the way the phrase metabolism-boosting got hijacked by supplement companies, detox teas, and cayenne pepper shots. And because of that, a lot of women have stopped taking it seriously, even though the actual science behind supporting your metabolism is […]

By Leslie | Registered Dietitian and Founder, Wellbeing Nutrition Coaching | 8 min read If you have been trying to eat better to lose weight, chances are you have been focused on what to cut out. Less sugar. Fewer carbs. Smaller portions. And while those things get a lot of attention, there is something that […]

By Leslie Stevens | Registered Dietitian, Wellbeing Nutrition Coaching | 5 min read Here is something I want you to really sit with. Would you ever come home from major surgery and think, “I need to cut my calories so I can recover faster”? Of course not. You would rest. You would eat good food. […]

If you’ve spent years dieting — losing weight, regaining it, losing it again, starting over — and you’ve noticed that it gets harder each time, you’re not imagining it. And it’s not that you just need more discipline or that you are doing anything wrong… It’s metabolic adaptation. And it’s one of the most important […]

You started a GLP-1 medication. The appetite suppression is making a huge difference. You’re eating less, the scale is moving, and you finally feel like weight loss is possible for you again. But here’s what a lot of people notice around week four or six: they’re not sure if they’re eating the right things. They’re […]

Have you been hearing a lot about GLP-1 medications for weight loss lately, you’re not imagining it. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro — these drugs are everywhere: in the news, in your doctor’s office, probably in conversations with people you know. And if you’re someone who has spent years struggling with weight, it makes sense that you’re […]

If you’ve tried every diet out there and still haven’t found lasting weight loss success, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t you—it’s the approach. Most diets are built on restriction, and restriction simply doesn’t work long-term. That’s where working with a registered dietitian for weight loss becomes a game-changer. A registered dietitian (RD or RDN) […]

You know what you should do. Eat more protein. Drink more water. Get more sleep. Move your body regularly. So why can’t you just… do it? Let me tell you something important: it’s not because you’re lazy. It’s not because you lack willpower. The real reason you struggle with consistency has nothing to do with […]

The Link Between Mind and Metabolism Your mind holds remarkable power when it comes to optimizing your metabolism. The thoughts you harbor about food, exercise, and your own body can significantly influence how your metabolism operates. Stress, anxiety, and negative self-talk are all factors that can dampen your metabolic rate. By nurturing a mindset grounded […]