It feels like there’s a new fad diet that emerges every single day, and as a weight loss practice, we are constantly trying to combat the restrictive, all-or-nothing, supplement-heavy programs that are out there. In this episode, TMN Intern Laura Anderson joins us to help debunk some of the most popular diets at the moment, plus we unpack Mindy Kaling’s weight loss and what she claims she did to achieve this transformation. Check out our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program! If you’re serious about r...
Apr 05, 2023•44 min•Ep. 73
As a weight loss dietitian, I see a lot of clients who share their stories with us of how low esteem impacts their lives. Low confidence affects so many people (myself included!), but I have great news: weight loss is not a prerequisite for feeling more confident! Building confidence is something that can come much more quickly through practice and building habits that support our physical, mental, and emotional health. In this episode, Yailyn Murphy, a licensed therapist, is here to help us bui...
Mar 29, 2023•38 min•Ep. 72
Gut health is a pretty hot topic in the health world, and there is a ton of content about gut health on social media. However, not everything you’re seeing online is accurate, and some “healthy” tips online could actually be hurting you! In this episode, Dr. L - the MD and gastroenterology fellow behind @socalgastrodoc on TikTok - is helping us unpack the misinformation online and teach us how to actually take care of our gut. Check out our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program! If you’re serious abou...
Mar 22, 2023•41 min•Ep. 71
You’ve probably heard all the benefits of strength training, but how do you actually get started? In this episode, Tyler Liesch, Founder of Revival Fitness, is sharing his best tips for getting started with strength training for weight loss, including how to find a program to follow, mistakes people make in the gym, and how to build the habit of going to the gym. Plus, his take on walking pads and whether they’re actually effective for your health goals. Connect with Tyler! Instagram Email: revi...
Mar 15, 2023•44 min•Ep. 70
Hypothyroidism can cause weight gain, sensitivity to inflammatory foods, and many more symptoms, but it doesn’t mean you can’t lose weight or live a healthy lifestyle overall! In this episode, TMN Coach Courtney and I are sharing some client case studies of women we’ve worked with that were able to successfully and sustainably lose weight with hypothyroidism. I hope this episode clears up some of the misconceptions out there about hypothyroidism and weight loss! Check out our 3-month Lifestyle R...
Mar 08, 2023•51 min•Ep. 69
Last week we talked about how to save money while you’re grocery shopping, and this week is all about what to do once you bring those groceries home. TMN Contributor Sarah Hester, MS, RD is back to share her best tips for freezing groceries and meals, what to keep on hand to make delicious meals with what you’ve bought, and more ways to avoid wasting food and your hard-earned money by making the most of your grocery purchases. Join our Millennial Living Membership for healthy recipes, grocery li...
Mar 01, 2023•49 min•Ep. 68
Shopping for healthy food automatically means spending much more money… right? Actually, it doesn’t have to! In this episode, TMN Coach Lacey and I are chatting about our best tips for saving money while shopping for foods that will support your weight loss goals. We’ll also share which foods and items are actually worth the splurge because they’ll save you money long term! Plus, we’re covering why eggs are so eggs-pensive these days (sorry, we had to!). Check out our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Pro...
Feb 22, 2023•44 min•Ep. 67
You might think heart attacks only happen to old people, but that’s a huge misconception. According to the CDC, one person dies every 34 seconds from heart disease in the U.S. Heart disease encompasses several different conditions, and there are so many risk factors. In this episode, we want to empower you with information about heart disease so you can develop healthy habits to live a long and vibrant life! Join our Millennial Living Membership for healthy recipes, grocery lists, monthly challe...
Feb 15, 2023•45 min•Ep. 66
When you’re trying really hard to lose weight, you might find yourself doing endless hours of cardio or going hard with HIIT workouts, only to see no results on the scale. This is such a common experience, but it doesn’t need to be this way! In this episode, Dr. Payton Busker, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Head of Content and Fitness Instructor at Evlo Fitness, walks us through the five biggest mistakes she sees people making with exercise and what you can tweak to hit your goals! Connect...
Feb 08, 2023•49 min•Ep. 65
Health goals and weight goals need to go hand in hand. You might ask why? Well, quite simply if you are not focusing on your health, you’ll have a harder time keeping the weight off long-term. More importantly, you could cause long-term damage to your body. When people want to lose weight, it’s important to not only consider weight loss, but also other health indicators such as exercise, nutrition, hydration, and sleep. Tune in as Illa and TMN coach Hannah discuss the health impacts that come wi...
Feb 01, 2023•38 min•Ep. 64
As we enter the 2nd half of January, this is the time when many people who made weight loss resolutions start to get frustrated, especially when the scale stops moving. If you’ve ever experienced this, we are here to help. Listen in as Illa and TMN Coach Hannah provide simple, but effective tips to help you continue to make progress toward your goals. Plus they share their thoughts on the weight loss app Noom including its recent changes. Check out our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program! If you’re ...
Jan 25, 2023•44 min•Ep. 63
One of the first questions our clients ask us concerns whether they can still drink while trying to lose weight. The answer is yes, you can still drink. You don’t have to cut anything out of your diet in order to lose weight. That being said, it is important to understand not only the calories that are involved in drinking, but also how it affects your moods, sleep, and decision making. Listen in as Illa talks with TMN Coach Catherine about all of this plus tips on how to be social without over ...
Jan 18, 2023•41 min•Ep. 62
Heroin chic is returning as a popular body size and it’s not something to celebrate. Should we stop embracing body size diversity and aspire to be something we are not, which may in fact be unhealthy? The answer is absolutely not. In this episode, Illa and TMN Coach Courtney discuss the harmful effects of undereating, including being too skinny. From losing hair and sleepless nights to surgical complications and a slower metabolism, undereating doesn’t do a body good. Tune in to learn more inclu...
Jan 11, 2023•44 min•Ep. 61
As we enter the New Year, this is a popular time for people to focus on weight loss as well as a time to reflect on this past year. At The Millennial Nutritionist, we are a non-judgmental weight loss company that focuses on individualized coaching to help you achieve your goals. We want to meet you where you’re at. As a smaller company, we listen to your feedback and continually use it to improve our programs. In this episode, Illa walks you through how The Millennial Nutritionist has grown this...
Jan 04, 2023•40 min•Ep. 60
When you are following a weight loss plan, you should still be able to have a good quality of life. You shouldn’t be suffering and looking forward to the day when you can stop this diet. If you’re obsessing over food, or swearing off a whole food group, then this is most likely not the way forward. Tune in as Illa and Courtney, dig into how NOT to lose weight including skipping meals, not prioritizing yourself, and making food your only social point. Plus what to think about the Kardashians’ shr...
Dec 28, 2022•47 min•Ep. 59
There are numerous wellness trends floating around social media and it's hard to tell which ones are helpful and which ones are harmful. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed and a bit lost with all the wellness information out there, then this episode is for you. Illa and TMN Coach Hannah join forces today and weigh in on the wellness trends submitted by the Millennial Nutritionist community. Tune in to hear their thoughts on a wide variety of wellness topics ranging from different diets (carnivore d...
Dec 21, 2022•42 min•Ep. 58
Even though everyone’s situation is unique in terms of what works for them to achieve long-term weight loss and healthy nutrition habits, there are similarities we see in our clients. We work with hundreds of clients a year and you’d be surprised at what works (eating more, mindset shifts, steering away from perfection). Tune in as our team of coaches share the best tips and tricks they’ve seen in helping clients to lose and maintain weight loss in 2022. Check out our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Pro...
Dec 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 57
Did you know undereating can be just as harmful, if not more, as overeating? It’s true. When you undereat, your body goes into starvation mode and decreases your metabolism to try to protect you. It can also cause inflammation from being stressed out and cause extreme fatigue. There is a lot of science behind weight loss and everyone’s situation is unique. That is why it is so important to work with registered dietitians who take your unique situation into account and create a plan that will wor...
Dec 07, 2022•49 min•Ep. 56
The holidays can feel like an endless rollercoaster of events involving food. You may find yourself saying things like. “I’ll just focus on my weight-loss goals after the new year.” Illa and TMN Coach Catherine encourage you to tune in as holidays don’t have to be this way. You can still work on weight-loss, all while enjoying your favorite holiday foods by using some of these tried and true tools to help you navigate holiday feasting. Listen in as they discuss mindset, foods to fill up on and t...
Nov 30, 2022•54 min•Ep. 55
It's normal for your weight to fluctuate, but when you’re focused on losing weight this can be a hard fact to swallow. Luckily, the number on the scale doesn’t reflect all that is going on inside your body when you are making healthy lifestyle changes. Millennial Nutritionist fans have asked for an episode on weight fluctuations and here it is! Illa and TMN Coach Lacey Anderson break down everything you need to know about weight fluctuations including what’s a normal daily weight range, how eati...
Nov 23, 2022•42 min•Ep. 54
When people think about weight loss and health, they often write off their favorite cultural foods as unhealthy or something they can no longer enjoy. Don’t be so quick to do this. When enjoying cultural curries, soups and stews, even your mother’s beloved tamales, we can discover a great foundation to a healthy diet. In this episode, Illa and Vanessa Carrillo, BS, break down an alternative way to use the MyPlate method to help you savor your favorite cultural dishes while also maintaining your ...
Nov 16, 2022•40 min•Ep. 53
The holidays can be tricky to navigate when you’re trying to lose weight and maintain your health goals. Rather than give up on healthy eating over the holidays or stress over how many calories are in your Aunt Sue’s pumpkin pie, Illa and TMN Coach Hannah have another solution to keep you on track. Use the “MyPlate” method. When you follow the MyPlate method, your plate should consist of 1/2 produce, 1/4 grain and 1/4 protein. Tune in to hear how Illa and Hannah apply this method to holiday meal...
Nov 09, 2022•41 min•Ep. 52
Animal proteins have gotten a bad rap in the weight loss world, but is this accurate? Adding more protein to your diet is often one of the keys to long term weight loss. With all of the trendy diet information out there, it can be good to go back to the basics like meat and fish. Animal protein is a large category that includes beef, lamb, venison, poultry, fish, seafood, dairy and eggs. In terms of nutrition density, animal protein gives you the most bang for your buck. Tune in as Illa and Sara...
Nov 02, 2022•43 min•Ep. 51
Danielle has always lived an active life and it wasn’t until her 30s when she became pregnant with twins that she struggled with her weight. During her pregnancy, she was put on bed rest and developed gestational diabetes. Her body swelled up and she felt like her body was not her own anymore. After her twins were born, she struggled to lose weight, especially as a vegetarian. She tried a variety of weight loss programs including Noom, but it didn’t give her the results she wanted. She switched ...
Oct 26, 2022•45 min•Ep. 50
Keto. Intermittent Fasting. Paleo. Juice Fasts. They all claim to be the best for weight loss, but is this true? There is an overwhelming amount of information out there trying to convince you to lose weight. While there are a myriad of ways to lose weight, losing weight too quickly or in super restrictive ways won’t work in the long term. In this episode, Illa and TMN Coach Courtney discuss a number of things that the dieting industry gets wrong about long term weight loss. They also discuss a ...
Oct 19, 2022•44 min•Ep. 49
Imagine training for a half marathon, running 50-60 miles a week, and still gaining weight. This was the situation that TMN client Hannah found herself in. Hannah grew up with a love of being outdoors and staying active, but struggled with weight gain. She tried a number of restrictive diets and juice fasts but did not find long term success. While her overall nutrition was good, there were a few things she needed to tweak in order to lose weight and maintain nutrition in a sustainable way. By f...
Oct 12, 2022•41 min•Ep. 48
Produce (fruits and veggies) are a gold mine of nutrition for our bodies. They’re low calorie, full of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. So why aren’t we eating more of them? If you’re one of the millions of people who don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables each day, listen up because we have some tips for you. Illa talks with chef Holly about how to fall in love with fruits and veggies, including key tips to sneak more into your daily diet. We also discuss the toxic but enjoyably addictive cul...
Oct 05, 2022•46 min•Ep. 47
It’s Fall y’all and that means pumpkin spice lattes, caramel apples, and football tailgating! Quick question: Can you enjoy all your fall favorites and still lose weight? The answer is yes. If fall warms your heart, but makes you nervous about your diet, then this episode is for you. Tune in as Illa chats with TMN Coach Catherine Anthony about how to savor all your favorite fall foods in ways that work with your nutrition goals. Catherine is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping...
Sep 28, 2022•40 min•Ep. 46
While nutrition is an important part of losing weight and being healthy, there are other key lifestyle habits that help to make the process more sustainable in the long run. In today’s episode, Illa and TMN Coach Courtney McMahan discuss the lifestyle traits that have made the biggest impact in their clients’ weight loss journeys. Illa and Courtney also discuss the intermittent fasting methods that David Harbour (also known as Jim Hopper) used when losing weight for the 4th Season of Stranger Th...
Sep 21, 2022•46 min•Ep. 45
There isn’t a lot that is easy after having a baby. Your body is going through a ridiculous amount of hormonal fluctuations, not to mention healing itself, all while learning to navigate parenthood on very little sleep. That’s why it is so important to nourish yourself and your child with nutritious food. TMN Coach Hannah Abdulla, BS, RD is joining us to share key tips on how to make nutrition a seamless part of your day postpartum. The habits you establish with your child early on will influenc...
Sep 14, 2022•39 min•Ep. 44
