Posts in Nutrition
Breaking Down Magnesium: Why This Quiet Mineral Runs the Show

Feeling anxious, tense, exhausted, or “off” without a clear reason? Magnesium is a quiet but powerful mineral that supports sleep, stress, energy, and muscle function - and when it’s low, your body often lets you know. This post breaks down why magnesium matters, the subtle signs you might be missing, and simple ways to support your body without overthinking it.

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Why “New Year, New You” Fails (and What Actually Works Instead)

January doesn’t need another “New Year, New You” reset. In this blog post, Registered Dietitian and fitness professional Katie Hake explains why diets fail - and what actually works instead. Learn how to build simple, sustainable systems for food, movement, and stress that support your energy, consistency, and relationship with your body without tracking, restriction, or shame.

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Redefining Holiday Food Freedom: How to Crush Food Anxiety and Truly Enjoy the Season

Feeling stressed out about food at holiday gatherings is more common than you think. On episode 424 of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie Hake, a non-diet dietitian and personal trainer, digs into why food anxiety creeps up during this time of year - even when you know better - and delivers practical tips for breaking free from the endless guilt-diet cycle.

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The Rhythm of Real Consistency: Ditching the Trackers to Build Lasting Habits

Why does staying consistent with healthy habits feel impossible? In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, RD and personal trainer Katie Hake explains why tracking apps and “try harder” strategies often backfire - and what to do instead. Learn how perfectionism disrupts progress, what research says about rigid food tracking, and the simple habit-building systems that actually work for busy women. If you want consistency that feels doable (not draining), this episode shows you how to build it.

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Macro Tracking vs. Intuitive Eating: What Busy Women Need to Know

Struggling with food tracking apps and feeling defeated by numbers? You’re not alone! In episode 421 of Fit Friends Happy Hour, Katie Hake - a non-diet dietitian and personal trainer - shares why she doesn’t recommend macro tracking for most of her clients. While counting macros can help athletes and those with specific health needs, Katie Hake explains that most people benefit more from rebuilding trust with their bodies rather than relying on an app.

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Is Functional Medicine Just Diet Culture with a Fancy Name?

Are Functional Medicine and Diet Culture the Same? Have you ever tried everything to feel better - cutting out gluten, dairy, sugar - or even taking expensive supplements, only to end up feeling exhausted and confused? In episode 419 of the Fit Friends Happy Hour, Registered Dietitian and host Katie Hake dives deep into the world of functional medicine, unpacking where it truly helps and where it can dangerously mimic diet culture.

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Is It Dieting or Disordered Eating? How to Recognize the Difference

Is Food Taking Up Too Much Brain Space?
In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, non-diet dietitian Katie Hake breaks down what disordered eating really means - and why it’s more common than you think. Learn to recognize the subtle signs of food obsession, understand its impact on your mental and physical health, and discover practical steps to find peace with food - no “rock bottom” required. Listen now: Episode 418 – What Is Disordered Eating?

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Mindful Eating, Simplified: The One Small Shift That Changes Everything

Struggling with mindless snacking or eating on autopilot? You’re not alone! In episode 413 of Fit Friends Happy Hour, non-diet dietitian Katie Hake dives deep into the power of mindful eating and shares one small, life-changing shift you can make this week. Discover what mindful eating really means, why it’s different from diet culture, and the top three barriers that get in the way of eating with awareness. Learn practical, science-backed tips to help you enjoy your food, reduce guilt, and reconnect with your body’s natural cues. Ready to eat with more satisfaction and less stress? Try these four mini habits for mindful eating and take your first step toward food freedom - no rules or guilt, just greater enjoyment and self-trust.

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