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Resources to nourish your body and your mind

Melissa Schuster Melissa Schuster

Mother's Day Self-Care for Moms: Why Prioritizing Your Health Isn’t Selfish

Feeling burned out trying to do it all? This Mother’s Day, discover how investing in customized concierge nutrition, 1:1 weight loss coaching, or a virtual nutrition coach can help you reclaim energy, balance hormones, and model healthy habits for your family. Perfect for moms seeking a personalized nutrition plan, functional nutritionist support, or an empowering online nutrition bootcamp.

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Melissa Schuster Melissa Schuster

Is Sushi Healthy for Weight Loss? Tips for Making the Best Choices

Sushi can be a great choice for weight loss, but not all rolls are created equal! I'm sharing the best and worst options when dining out, plus tips for ordering smarter. From choosing lean, protein-packed rolls to avoiding sneaky calorie bombs, you’ll discover how to enjoy sushi while staying on track with your goals. YES, you can have your sushi and eat it too!

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Melissa Schuster Melissa Schuster

How Virtual Weight Loss Coaching Can Help You Lose Weight and Regain Your Confidence

Are you considering working with a virtual weight loss coach, but unsure if it will be effective? You’ve tried all the diets. You’ve counted every calorie, cut carbs, and even attempted intuitive eating—but nothing seems to stick. The weight keeps creeping back, and you’re exhausted from the cycle of frustration. You want to feel confident in your skin again, but between work, kids, and the daily grind, it feels impossible to find a sustainable solution.

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Melissa Schuster Melissa Schuster

Weight Loss Without Willpower: How One Busy Mom Found Calm, Energy and Confidence Through Nutrition

Many women I work with aren’t just trying to lose weight—they’re trying to feel like themselves again. Mood swings, energy crashes, poor sleep, and constant cravings aren’t personal failures—they’re signs your body is out of balance. As a functional nutritionist, I help you get to the root of those symptoms. Through personalized coaching, we focus on stabilizing blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and supporting your nervous system so you can feel calm, energized, and confident in your body again.

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Melissa Schuster Melissa Schuster

What Is a Functional Nutritionist and How Can They Transform Your Health?

Many women, especially those balancing demanding careers and family life, struggle with weight gain, low energy, and frustrating health symptoms that won’t budge, no matter what they try. This is where a functional nutritionist comes in. Rather than just giving you a meal plan, I take a root-cause approach, addressing the deeper reasons behind your symptoms–hormones, stress, digestion, and metabolism, so you can finally feel in control of your body again.

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Melissa Schuster Melissa Schuster

5 Effective Tips to Manage Food Cravings

Do you struggle with food cravings that derail your weight loss goals? I’ve been there before, and I know how frustrating it can be to feel powerless around food–like your cravings are running the show. One minute you’re determined to eat “clean,” and the next, you’re elbow-deep in the snack drawer, wondering why can’t I just have more control?

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Melissa Schuster Melissa Schuster

How a Personalized Nutrition Plan Can Transform Your Life

I’m not trying to be dramatic, but a personalized nutrition plan is the key to transforming your life. L et me paint you a picture. You are a busy mom–just like me. I know firsthand how easy it is to pour into your family because you care so much, but sometimes it leaves you feeling drained and overwhelmed.

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Melissa Schuster Melissa Schuster

Trader Joe’s Healthy Grocery List for Busy Moms

As a Registered Dietitian and a mom myself, I know how overwhelming meal planning can be. That’s why I’m sharing some of my favorite go-to Trader Joe’s healthy grocery list items that are easy, nourishing picks to help you stay on track with your weight loss goals while feeding your family well. These choices balance convenience with nutrition, making healthy eating feel effortless.

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Melissa Schuster Melissa Schuster

How Intuitive Eating and Weight Loss Can Work Together

Being in the dieting cycle sucks. I’ve been there before, and the endless cycle of restricting, overeating, and then feeling the crushing weight of guilt is (to put it lightly) not a fun way to live. If you’re in this cycle now or have been there before, you might have wondered if intuitive eating could be the solution to getting off the dieting rollercoaster. Maybe you’ve seen others swear by it or felt confused about its “eat what you want” message.

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