Nutrition for Mamas

98. Your night cravings & exhaustion… is actually a breakfast problem

You think you’re overeating at night because you lack discipline. But the real issue? You’re starting your day on an empty stomach. If your mornings look like chaos, cold coffee, and zero protein… your metabolism is screaming for help. And by the time the kids go to bed, your body is in full on snack attack mode. In this episode, I break down why skipping breakfast messes with your hormones, blood sugar, energy, and cravings, and what to eat so you finally feel in control again. You’ll learn: • Why skipping breakfast spikes stress and crashes blood sugar • The real reason you feel out of control with food at night • How breakfast impacts cravings, mood, metabolism, and weight • Why breakfast eaters burn more calories than dinner eaters • What a fast, balanced, high protein breakfast looks like for busy moms This is for you if: ✔ Mornings are chaos and coffee is your “meal” ✔ You feel exhausted, irritable, or foggy by noon ✔ You snack hard at night after the kids go to bed ✔ You want easier cravings, steadier energy, and a healthier weight   Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With Busy Mom Meals [https://www.busymommeals.com/busy-mom-meals-24o], you’ll get quick, high-protein recipes, weekly meal plans, and grocery lists that make nourishing your family easy & meals on the table in 15 minutes or less!  Free Workshop: How Breastfeeding Moms Fit Back in their Pre-Baby Jeans Without Losing Milk Supply [https://www.busymommeals.com/free-workshop-bf-ig] Free Workshop: How Busy Moms Reach Their Healthiest Weight Without Spending Hours in the Kitchen [https://www.busymommeals.com/cookingclassworkshopig] Ready to join us inside the Nutrition for Mamas Reset? Click here! [https://www.busymommeals.com/nutrition-for-mamas-reset-397] 👋 Follow me & say hi on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas [https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/]  Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller [https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller] Wondering what my favorite breastfeeding, nutrition, vitamin & supplement recommendations are? Check them out here! [https://urlgeni.us/amazon/storefrontnutritionformamas] Is your toddler a picky eater? Save your seat in this FREE training with my dietitian bestie & picky eating expert: https://nutritionforlittles.com/freetraining-aff/?ref=brooke57 [https://nutritionforlittles.com/freetraining-aff/?ref=brooke57] Get a 7 day free trial & save 15% off the yearly subscription of the Expecting & Empowered Workout App! Use code: NUTRITIONFORMAMAS at checkout: https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/ [https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/]

97. The biggest mistake moms make on January 1st.

Every year you promise yourself a total makeover... and every year you end up exhausted, overwhelmed, and right back where you started. Not because you’re not motivated. Not because you don’t care. But because you’re trying to overhaul everything at once. The truth? Real change sticks when you build one small habit at a time in the right order. In this episode, I’m breaking down why New Year goals fall apart for busy moms and how to create habits that actually support your energy, mood, metabolism, and the version of you you’re trying to become. You’ll hear: • Why changing 10 things at once backfires • The biggest mistake moms make when choosing habits • The one habit I changed this year that transformed my patience, energy, and confidence • Why morning workouts work even if you swear you’re not a morning person • How to stack habits like building blocks so they stick all year This is for you if: ✔ You try to become a brand new person every January ✔ You start strong then slip back into old patterns ✔ You want to feel better than you did before kids ✔ You’re ready for habits that support your real life, not drain it A few of my fave takeaways from the episode: "Your brain can’t handle too many new decisions at once." "Sometimes staying stuck feels safer than making a change." "Habits work when you build them like blocks with the right mindset behind them." "I don’t say I’m not a morning person anymore because I proved I can follow through." Simple shifts. Real results. You’ve got this 💛 Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With Busy Mom Meals [https://www.busymommeals.com/busy-mom-meals-24o], you’ll get quick, high-protein recipes, weekly meal plans, and grocery lists that make nourishing your family easy & meals on the table in 15 minutes or less!  Free Workshop: How Breastfeeding Moms Fit Back in their Pre-Baby Jeans Without Losing Milk Supply [https://www.busymommeals.com/free-workshop-bf-ig] Free Workshop: How Busy Moms Reach Their Healthiest Weight Without Spending Hours in the Kitchen [https://www.busymommeals.com/cookingclassworkshopig] Ready to join us inside the Nutrition for Mamas Reset? Click here! [https://www.busymommeals.com/nutrition-for-mamas-reset-397] 👋 Follow me & say hi on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas [https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/]  Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller [https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller] Wondering what my favorite breastfeeding, nutrition, vitamin & supplement recommendations are? Check them out here! [https://urlgeni.us/amazon/storefrontnutritionformamas] Is your toddler a picky eater? Save your seat in this FREE training with my dietitian bestie & picky eating expert: https://nutritionforlittles.com/freetraining-aff/?ref=brooke57 [https://nutritionforlittles.com/freetraining-aff/?ref=brooke57] Get a 7 day free trial & save 15% off the yearly subscription of the Expecting & Empowered Workout App! Use code: NUTRITIONFORMAMAS at checkout: https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/ [https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/]

96. Enjoy dessert without falling off track 🍪✨

You do not have to swear off sweets to stay on track. If cookies make you panic, if you feel out of control around dessert, or if you’re already dreading the January spiral… this episode is your permission slip to breathe. Because yes, you can enjoy dessert and still feel amazing in your body. You just need the right tools, swaps, and mindset going in. Inside the episode: • Why dessert feels harder this time of year (spoiler: it’s the blood sugar roller coaster before the party) • The 4 things you should absolutely avoid doing if you want to enjoy dessert without overdoing it • What actually works to keep cravings calm and steady • Delicious dessert swaps that taste shockingly good • My go to high protein holiday treat you can make in one minute This is for you if: ✔ You want to enjoy treats without losing progress ✔ You’re tired of “being good” all week then eating every cookie in sight ✔ January keeps feeling like digging out of a sugar coma We’re not doing that this year. The magic isn’t in avoiding dessert. It’s in supporting your body so you can have the treat, enjoy it, feel satisfied, and move on. A few truths from the episode: "It’s not a willpower problem, it’s biology." "The key isn’t avoiding dessert, it’s preparing your body for it." "Willpower can’t compete with low blood sugar, high stress, and no sleep." You deserve to enjoy the season and feel good doing it! Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With Busy Mom Meals [https://www.busymommeals.com/busy-mom-meals-24o], you’ll get quick, high-protein recipes, weekly meal plans, and grocery lists that make nourishing your family easy & meals on the table in 15 minutes or less!  Free Workshop: How Breastfeeding Moms Fit Back in their Pre-Baby Jeans Without Losing Milk Supply [https://www.busymommeals.com/free-workshop-bf-ig] Free Workshop: How Busy Moms Reach Their Healthiest Weight Without Spending Hours in the Kitchen [https://www.busymommeals.com/cookingclassworkshopig] Ready to join us inside the Nutrition for Mamas Reset? Click here! [https://www.busymommeals.com/nutrition-for-mamas-reset-397] 👋 Follow me & say hi on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas [https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/]  Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller [https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller] Wondering what my favorite breastfeeding, nutrition, vitamin & supplement recommendations are? Check them out here! [https://urlgeni.us/amazon/storefrontnutritionformamas] Is your toddler a picky eater? Save your seat in this FREE training with my dietitian bestie & picky eating expert: https://nutritionforlittles.com/freetraining-aff/?ref=brooke57 [https://nutritionforlittles.com/freetraining-aff/?ref=brooke57] Get a 7 day free trial & save 15% off the yearly subscription of the Expecting & Empowered Workout App! Use code: NUTRITIONFORMAMAS at checkout: https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/ [https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/]

95. 5 Weight Loss Myths to Ditch Now

You're doing everything "right." You're eating less. You're moving more. You're cutting carbs. You're even breastfeeding, which is supposed to "melt the weight off," right? Yet the scale isn't budging. Your energy is tanking. Your mood is suffering. And honestly? You're starting to feel like your body is broken. Here's what nobody tells you: The advice you've been following isn't wrong for everyone… it's just wrong for YOU right now. Your body isn't the same as it was before having kids. Your hormones are different. Your metabolism is different. Your needs are different. But the weight loss rules? They're still the same old "eat less, move more" nonsense that's actually working AGAINST you. In this week's episode, Brooke breaks down: * Why the "eat less, move more" rule backfires for moms (and what actually works) * The real reason breastfeeding alone won't melt the weight off * Why cutting carbs is sabotaging your mood AND your milk supply * How strength training beats cardio for long-term results * Why the scale is lying to you (and what to focus on instead) * How to rebuild your metabolism instead of restricting it The truth? Weight loss after baby doesn't have to feel like a battle. When you shift from restriction to rebuilding, everything changes, your energy, your mood & even your metabolism. Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. With Busy Mom Meals [https://www.busymommeals.com/busy-mom-meals-24o], you’ll get quick, high-protein recipes, weekly meal plans, and grocery lists that make nourishing your family easy & meals on the table in 15 minutes or less!  Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: [https://www.busymommeals.com/cookingclassworkshopig]How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply 👋 Follow me & say hi on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas [https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/]  Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller [https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller] Wondering what my favorite breastfeeding, nutrition, vitamin & supplement recommendations are? Check them out here! [https://urlgeni.us/amazon/storefrontnutritionformamas] Is your toddler a picky eater? Save your seat in this FREE training with my dietitian bestie & picky eating expert: https://nutritionforlittles.com/freetraining-aff/?ref=brooke57 [https://nutritionforlittles.com/freetraining-aff/?ref=brooke57] Get a 7 day free trial & save 15% off the yearly subscription of the Expecting & Empowered Workout App! Use code: NUTRITIONFORMAMAS at checkout: https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/ [https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/]

94. Why you're always hungry even after eating

“I just ate... why am I STILL starving?" If you've said this more than once, your body is actually trying to tell you something. Here's what most moms don't realize: It's not about willpower. It's not about eating more. It's about what you're actually putting on your plate. The truth is, you could be eating the "right" foods and still feel like a bottomless pit because your meals are missing one critical element and it doesn’t necessarily have to do with calories . In this week's episode, Brooke breaks down: * Why your hunger is actually WORSE now than during pregnancy (and what's really causing it) * The #1 nutrient that keeps you full between meals (most moms are completely missing this) * The biggest breakfast mistake that's sabotaging your entire day * How to build a plate that actually satisfies you without obsessing over food The best part? You don't have to give up your favorite foods or your milk supply to feel nourished and strong. 🎉 Check out Busy Mom Meals or Brooke’s free postpartum nutrition workshop to finally take the guesswork out of what to eat. Links below!   Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. With Busy Mom Meals [https://www.busymommeals.com/busy-mom-meals-24o], you’ll get quick, high-protein recipes, weekly meal plans, and grocery lists that make nourishing your family easy & meals on the table in 15 minutes or less!  Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: [https://www.busymommeals.com/cookingclassworkshopig]How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply 👋 Follow me & say hi on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas [https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/]  Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller [https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller] Wondering what my favorite breastfeeding, nutrition, vitamin & supplement recommendations are? Check them out here! [https://urlgeni.us/amazon/storefrontnutritionformamas] Is your toddler a picky eater? Save your seat in this FREE training with my dietitian bestie & picky eating expert: https://nutritionforlittles.com/freetraining-aff/?ref=brooke57 [https://nutritionforlittles.com/freetraining-aff/?ref=brooke57] Get a 7 day free trial & save 15% off the yearly subscription of the Expecting & Empowered Workout App! Use code: NUTRITIONFORMAMAS at checkout: https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/ [https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/]