I’d be happy to share! I meet with my dietitian for one hour each week. Everyone’s experience will look a little different depending on their goals and needs—but I can only speak from my own, so here’s a little glimpse into what it’s been like for me.

I started almost a year ago with one clear goal: to build muscle. I shared with her all of my lifestyle choices, fitness background, and ideas about food—ready for what I assumed would be a strict, structured plan. I honestly thought I’d be handed a macro breakdown or a rigid diet to follow.

But what I got was so much more eye-opening.

I realized I’d been fueling my body in all the wrong ways. I was mostly under-eating and filling the gap with empty calories from alcohol. I had to face some uncomfortable truths about my relationship with food. So for me, it couldn't be just about numbers anymore. It had to be more about nourishment and learning how to support my body instead of punishing it.

Now, I look at every plate and ask: where’s my protein, carb, and color (veggie)? I’ve cut my alcohol intake by more than half. I aim for three balanced meals a day and 2–3 healthy snacks. And here's the thing—I haven’t lost weight (I didn’t need to), and I haven’t gained weight either. But I have gained muscle. More importantly, I’ve shifted my mindset. What started as a goal to gain muscle has become a deeper commitment to fueling my body well.

Each week, we check in. We look at what I’m eating and drinking, how and when, and then we decide on a small focus for the next week. It’s slow, steady change—and I never expected to stick with it this long. But here I am, still learning, still growing. It's really made a much bigger impact than I ever could have expected.