Weight Management

The Truth About Weight Management: It’s Not Just About Calories!

Have you ever been told that weight management is simply about “calories in vs. calories out”? Well, we’re here to bust that myth! If you’re like many of the amazing women we work with, you might be eating less but gaining more, all while feeling exhausted and bloated. What’s going on?

Our bodies are incredible, metabolically adaptive vessels designed for safety and survival. But here’s the kicker: the traditional “eat less, exercise more” mantra often does more harm than good in the long run.

Why the Old Approach Falls Short

  1. Scarcity Mindset: Restricting calories sends a message of scarcity to your brain. This can lead to sugar cravings, fat storage, and late-night binges. Your body thinks, “Uh-oh! I need to save energy!”
  2. Metabolism Slowdown: Not eating enough of the right foods can slow down your metabolism, making it feel like you’re gaining weight just by looking at food.
  3. Energy Deficit: When you burn more energy than you consume, your body has to pull from somewhere else, leading to fatigue and frustration.

So, is your metabolism broken, or is it just adapting? Every bite is an opportunity to fuel your body with the nutrients it needs to function optimally. The food you eat transforms into chemical messengers that can either prolong a diseased state or propel you toward vibrant health!

Embracing Nourishment Over Deprivation

At our practice, we focus on a nourishment over deprivation model, highlighting abundance, variety, and flexibility in your food choices. Functional nutrition aims to identify the root causes of your symptoms rather than just masking them. Our goal? Root cause resolution!

Through personalized conversations, comprehensive medical reviews, and biochemical insights using specialty laboratory testing, we create a roadmap tailored to your unique needs. Say goodbye to Band-Aid solutions!

Our approach to managing hormone imbalances combines modern functional nutrition approaches, clinical wisdom, and bio-individuality. This evidence-based strategy ensures you feel your best—for good! 

Discover our unique approach: The BRAIN Method

We will guide you through our proven and effective BRAIN Method, ensuring you build a solid foundation for lifelong, sustainable dietary changes. Get ready to feel empowered and energized!

Let’s Transform Your Health Together!

If you’re ready to take the first step towards a healthier, happier you, our dedicated team of functional dietitians is here to help! Reach out and let’s unlock the secrets of your hormone health and optimize your approach to weight management!

Hey There, I'm Nicole!

Nicole Fennell is a functional nutrition dietitian and fellow Hashimoto's patient with first-hand experience navigating the ups and downs of living with thyroid and immune system dysfunctionn. Her unique approach to nutritional management of chronic disease and nagging symptoms includes focusing on nourishing and building the body up versus tearing it down with low-calorie diets and high amounts of exercise.

Nicole has a real food approach and believes healthy eating, physical activity, and peace of mind are key to disease prevention and management. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys being active with her husband and three kids, lifting weights, practicing yoga, walking cooking, eating, and being outdoors.
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Whether you’re dealing with exhaustion that never ends, a Hashimoto's diagnosis, thyroid issues, hormone imbalances, painful PMS, or stubborn acne that just won’t quit—please know you’re not alone. At Chews Food Wisely, we’re all about connecting the dots between your never ending list of symptoms and personalized nutrition solutions that last.

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