I'm Megan! Nutritionist in private practice in Phoenix, Arizona. I help women over 35 lost weight sustainably, stop dieting and heal their relationship with food.
Learn more about my individualized 6-month weight loss coaching program for midlife women.
I lost 80 pounds in 2009, am living with Hashimoto's disease, a cycle instructor, author of the low calorie cookbook, podcast host of the Dish On Ditching Diets and creator of the website Skinny Fitalicious. I love food, fitness, travel and all things wellness with a few unhealthy things sprinkled in!
If sustainable weight loss is your goal as a midlife woman, here's a free online weight loss class I have for you!
Facts about me:
- In 2009, I lost 80 pounds walking.
- I began Skinny Fitalicious after many friends and co-workers asked me what I ate to lose 80 pounds.
- From 2014-2016, I battled multiple mysterious health problems that no one could diagnose. It took years and I went through hell being shuffled from doctor to doctor telling me I was fine. Eventually, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease.
- I am gluten sensitive which means I eat gluten free and you will see some recipes with gluten free ingredients (and with regular ingredient substitutions as well).
- I have Hashimoto's disease and had Avascular Necrosis.
- In September 2016, at the age of 38, I had a hip replacement.
- In 2015, I quit my IT consulting job and began my schooling to becoming a nutritionist and started my practice counseling individuals for free while in school.
- In July 2017, I graduated from Southwest Institute of Healing Arts Nutrition Program and began my practice as a nutritionist focusing on weight loss for women over 35. SWIHA is accredited through USDE, ACCET and AZPPSE.
- I was required to take Nutrition Through The Lifestyle, Human Anatomy, Biochemistry, Staying Healthy With Nutrition, Intuitive Eating, Supplements, Nutrition Research, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Nutrition Counseling & Education.
- In 2018, I ran a meal planning business with a registered dietician.
- I am a member of NANP (National Association of Nutrition Practitioners) and am required to take annual continuing education units.
- I am also a certified health coach through IIN and DUTCH hormone testing.
- I hold 2 additional certifications through NASM for weight loss and behavioral change.
- I also hold certifications in personal training and cycle.
- I'm the author of the Low Calorie Cookbook which was published June 2020.
I value helping women find a sustainable way of to get them out of the diet cycle and heal their relationship with food. I help my weight loss client find a way of eating that fits practically into their lifestyle and personal preference while balancing nutrition and exercise guidelines for healthy aging.
I always say if you can't eat a certain way until you are 85+ years old, then any weight you lose will always come back. Losing weight is great, but only if you have a sustainable and satisfying way of eating you can continue for a long time!
Ways I Work With Clients:
Free Online Master Class
This free weight loss for midlife women teaches you how to master your cravings and the truth about lasting weight loss without relying on willpower, workouts or deprivation. Get educated on the 5 Diet Myths that are sabotaging your weight loss efforts and the 5 Essential Steps to Lasting Weight Loss.
1:1 Weight Loss Coaching
My individualized weight loss program for midlife women focuses on healthy and sustainable eating, having a healthy relationship with food and stop dieting and restricting with a heavy focus on mindset and behavior patterns.
If you are serious about weight loss, grab the free fat loss class for women to get started!
Podcast
My Dish On Ditching Diets podcast has a wealth of free information for midlife women and I have been told by many women that they have lost weight by simply listening to the free podcast.
Subscribe to the Dish On Ditching Diets Podcast on your favortie podcast platform: Apple, Stitcher, Spotify or Amazon Music.
Skinny Fitalicious provides you with low-calorie recipes that are balanced in nutrients and healthy!
My recipes are meant to help others find delicious versions of traditional meals they love so they can lose weight or maintain their weight. My low calorie cookbook is available for sale now!
Many people view weight loss as a temporary restriction of giving up foods they love. But to shed the weight forever, you have to let go of restricting and adapt of mindset of all foods can fit (they really can!) and work on your all or nothing mindset.
I can give any midlife woman the perfect diet and weight loss plan, but if their mindset isn't in the right place they won't succeed. That's why I started Skinny Fitalicious!
To inspire you to eat healthier and be the greatest version of you! If I can lose weight and lead a healthy life after overcoming numerous health challenges, so can you!
More About Me: My Battle with Estrogen Too Young for a Hip Replacement Living With Avascular Necrosis Living with Hashimoto's Disease My Gluten Free Story & Hell I Went Through Getting a Diagnosis