Hope & April cover one of the most common struggles that come up for their clients: loss of motivation. They discuss what drives motivation, why you can’t rely on it to achieve your goals, and how to set realistic expectations around feeling motivated. The girls also cover intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, behavior-based vs results-based motivation, and why losing weight isn’t the best motivator! Find us on Instagram at @theeverydaydietitians @hopewell_health @the_addition_dietitian And join us in person for our first event on June 4th in Tahlequah, OK! Link to purchase tickets for The Everyday Dietitians Meet & Greet: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-everyday-dietitians-meet-and-greet-tickets-277014115677?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

In this two-part series, the girls address the question: Knowing what we know now, what would we change about our nutrition journeys to make them more successful? This episode covers Hope's story, starting from her most intense struggle point up to the creation of her current nutritional approach. The girls discuss how Hope could've bypassed some of her bigger nutritional struggles by addressing her lack of knowledge,  "all-or-nothing" mindset, restrictive food rules, dogmatic thinking, and ineffective strategies. Stay tuned for their take on April's journey in Episode 13! Find us on Instagram: @theeverydaydietitians @the_addition_dietitian @hopewell_health

In honor of National Nutrition Month, Hope and April spill the tea about becoming RDs, what got them into the field of nutrition, & how dietitians are different from nutritionists! The girls also discuss the experience of going through their Dietetic Internship during the height of the pandemic, dealing with challenging preceptors, and how they passed the RD exam! Find us on Instagram @theeverydaydietitians @hopewell_health @add_nutrition

Hope & April discuss how hyper-palatable foods affect the brain & how listeners can start to reincorporate fear foods. Topics include: How can “all foods fit” in an overall healthy diet? Context Quantity Frequency How can we begin reintroducing fear foods? Planned exposure in a way that feels safe & still facilitates aligned action: Put in a balanced context: add a different macronutrient and/or a fruit/vegetable/fiber Choose frequency & portion size to honor your cravings AND your long-term goals: it can feel safer to only order this item when you’re out and will receive a controlled portion size than eating at home, may also be helpful to order a smaller size but allow the treat more often (it may not feel like enough at first, but this is helping break the restrictive mindset around it), choose an option that is still enjoyable but less indulgent to have at home Follow us on Instagram @theeverydaydietitians, @hopewell_health, @add_nutrition

Hope and April discuss the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, factors that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and ways to prevent developing hyperglycemia & insulin resistance. They also explain why the type of carbohydrates you eat matters, the most healthful ways to include carbohydrates in your diet, as well as why and how to time carbohydrate intake around your workouts.

April & Hope discuss some of the most common struggles they see their clients experience and methods for overcoming those challenges. Topics include: -Perfectionistic tendencies when tracking macros/building plates/adjusting food quality -Hitting your protein goal -Fear of carbs -Saving calories -Stressing over the scale -Comparison, social media & body image Find us on Instagram: @theeverydaydietitians, @hopewell_health, @add_nutrition

Hope and April discuss popular diet terms, what they mean, and if you should implement them in a healthful and sustainable nutrition practice. Topics include: Inflammation and Anti-Inflammatory Diets Detoxification/Cleanse CICO (calories in, calories out) and Fat Burning Blood Sugar Regulation & Glucose Monitoring Gut Health

April and Hope discuss four important strategies for maintaining healthful habits through the holidays: 1. Lower your expectations and reduce barriers to entry: how to create and honor your minimum thresholds 2. Practice practical nutrition: how to maintain your foundation of nourishment 3. Prioritize satisfaction: how to increase sustainability through enjoyment 4. Dismantle the all-or-nothing mentality: just because one thing is worth it doesn't mean everything is worth it. The girls also chat about how to say no to alcohol and how to improve digestion, as well as questions to ask yourself when approaching holiday travel.

Hope and April detail essential components of setting realistic goals and how to take action to produce the desired results. The girls discuss the importance of honesty, knowledge, consistency & patience in the process of setting & achieving goals. In the second half of the show, Hope talks about how she tailored her mindset and actions to achieve different goals, including feeling healthy & comfortable in her own skin, honoring hunger cues, and specific body composition goals. April covers how her actions and mindset changed over time to produce performance goals, muscle growth & leanness, and an improved relationship with food.

April and Hope do some nutrition myth-busting over topics like deli meat, fat loss, carbohydrates, meal timing, and more!