Jamie Ashford

Why I Stopped Stressing About Holiday Weight Loss (And What I Do Instead)

Why I Stopped Stressing About Holiday Weight Loss (And What I Do Instead)

Listen, I get it. Last Christmas, I found myself hiding in my aunt's bathroom, googling how many calories were in her famous pecan pie while my family wondered where I'd disappeared to. Not my proudest moment, tbh. 😅 That's when I realized - we'

Stop Looking for the Perfect Alt-Milk (You're Doing It Wrong)

Stop Looking for the Perfect Alt-Milk (You're Doing It Wrong)

Look, I get it. You're standing in front of the milk aisle, staring at roughly 47 different options (I counted last week, seriously), wondering if you should get the ultra-filtered-pea-oat-quinoa blend that promises to change your life. Been there, done that, got the oat milk-stained t-shirt. As someone

I Biohacked Taco Bell's New Meal Kits (And You Should Too)

I Biohacked Taco Bell's New Meal Kits (And You Should Too)

Y'all, let me spill the tea about my toxic relationship with Taco Bell's drive-thru at 2 AM 🌮 Like many of you, I've been there - sitting in my car, inhaling a Crunchwrap Supreme while promising myself it's the last time. But guess

Why Most Athletes Fail at Nutrition (And How to Actually Fix It)

Why Most Athletes Fail at Nutrition (And How to Actually Fix It)

Look, I get it. You're training hard, crushing those workouts, but still feel like something's missing. Maybe you're hitting that afternoon wall during training, or your recovery just isn't what it should be. Been there, done that - and bought way too

Why I Stopped Counting Calories and Started Counting Energy Levels Instead

Why I Stopped Counting Calories and Started Counting Energy Levels Instead

Okay, confession time: I used to be that person who'd meticulously log every single calorie into my fitness app while inhaling lunch at my desk. Spoiler alert? It wasn't working. 🤦‍♀️ Three years ago, I hit rock bottom with my energy levels. Sure, I was "eating

From Bartender to Booze-Free: Why These Non-Alcoholic Drinks Actually Make Social Life Better

From Bartender to Booze-Free: Why These Non-Alcoholic Drinks Actually Make Social Life Better

Look, I get it. When I first quit bartending to focus on wellness coaching, people looked at me like I'd lost my mind. "How can you have fun without alcohol?" they'd ask. 🙄 But here's the tea (literally) - I've never

The Tiny Giants: Why Your Body's Hidden Heroes Deserve More Attention

The Tiny Giants: Why Your Body's Hidden Heroes Deserve More Attention

Let me tell you about my massive nutrition fail. There I was, proud of my perfect vegan diet, crushing my macro goals, when BAM! – my doctor hits me with the "your B12 is in the basement" news. Talk about a wake-up call! 🤦‍♀️ Here's the thing: while