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Utah Foundational Nutrition

I help busy people who are tired, struggle with weight, and want to regain mental clarity.

I help them build a healthy lifestyle specific to their life and needs. I do this through education on foods, whole food supplements, and alternative therapies.

02/25/2026

Hormone health is built on daily support—at every stage from monthly cycles to menopause.

• Adequate protein provides the building blocks for hormones
• Fermented or steamed greens + healthy fats support estrogen metabolism
• Gut and overall health help prevent hormone recycling
• VO₂ max–focused exercise supports the nervous system and stress response
• Consistent sleep routines regulate cortisol and reproductive hormones

Targeted support may include chaste tree, Symplex F, Catalyn, wheat germ oil or wild yam, trace minerals, B12, magnesium, and tart cherry for sleep.

Balanced hormones start with nourishment, not restriction.

— Carie Cox, BSc
Utah Foundational Nutrition 💚

02/20/2026

Calcium intake isn’t always the problem.

Calcium follows estrogen—not the other way around.

Research shows estrogen:
• Reduces bone breakdown
• Improves calcium absorption (via vitamin D activation)
• Helps keep calcium deposited in bones and teeth

When estrogen declines (like during menopause), calcium is more likely to be pulled out of bone, even if intake is adequate.

That’s why calcium alone often isn’t enough.

Healthy bones require:
✔ Estrogen balance and signaling
✔ Liver support for proper estrogen clearance
✔ Adequate fats for hormone production
✔ Minerals and vitamin cofactors

Bone loss is rarely a calcium problem—it’s a hormone signaling problem.

02/17/2026

Visceral fat is the deep abdominal fat around your organs—and it’s driven by hormones, not willpower.

What builds it:
• Blood sugar & insulin spikes
• Chronic stress (high cortisol)
• Poor sleep
• Low muscle mass
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Regular alcohol intake

Key truth:
Visceral fat is often the first fat to leave when hormones are supported—even before the scale moves.

This isn’t about eating less or working harder.
It’s about sending your body the right signals.

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02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day to the man I love so much.

We’ve been through a lot together. Marriage is hard on its own—but building a second marriage with eight children, extra parents, and all the complexities that come with blending families adds a whole different level of challenge. We’ve had plenty of ups and downs, for us and for the kids.

Through it all, you have been my biggest supporter. You show up, you stay steady, and you love in your own ways—even when it isn’t easy. I see everything you do for our family and for me personally, and I don’t take a single bit of it for granted.

You are an amazing man. I am so grateful to walk this life with you.
Love you always. ❤️❤️❤️

02/06/2026

Think Thursday 💭

At a time when we’re all worried about weight, maybe it’s time to stop focusing on dieting — and start looking at the foods that are sabotaging our goals.

Many ultra-processed foods contain additives that interfere with the hormones that tell your brain, “I’m full.”
They increase cravings, block fullness signals, and keep hunger turned on — even when your body has had enough.

This isn’t a willpower problem.
It’s a hormone signaling problem.

Instead of asking, “How can I eat less?”
Try asking, “What foods might be working against my body?”

Sometimes progress doesn’t start with restriction — it starts with removal.

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02/05/2026

Most people think detox comes from a supplement.

But your body already has the system.

It just needs motion.

Because your lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump like your heart does.

It relies on one thing:

Muscle contraction.

Every time your muscles tighten and release — walking, squatting, rebounding, stretching — they act like a manual pump that pushes lymph fluid through your body.

That movement:
• Carries waste away from tissues
• Reduces swelling and inflammation
• Supports gut and immune health
• Helps hormones and toxins move out instead of recirculating

No movement = stagnant lymph.
Stagnant lymph = sluggish detox, bloating, fatigue, brain fog.

This is why simple movement can feel more powerful than any supplement.

Your body isn’t broken. It’s brilliant. It just needs motion.

MoveYourBody

02/03/2026

MONDAY MOTIVATION 🌿

What you choose to nourish your body with matters.

The quality of your food matters.
The way you prepare it matters.
The intention behind it matters.

Your body is not broken. It’s responding exactly to what you give it.

Every bite is either building your health… or borrowing from it.

If you want to understand this on a deeper level — how food truly impacts digestion, hormones, energy, inflammation, and long-term wellness…

👉 I break it down simply in my book.

Go grab it through the link in my Linktree bio.

This week, choose foods that choose YOU back.

02/02/2026

Finished the first 10 days eating fully plant-based.

I made sure to eat meals and snacks.
I intentionally added extra fats to keep my calories up.
I didn’t under-eat on purpose.

And just like every year when I test this…

I lose muscle mass.
I gain body fat.

Yes, the scale goes down.
But body composition goes the wrong direction.

That’s not a win.

I don’t want to weigh less if it means having less muscle and more fat.
I want to preserve muscle and reduce fat — because that’s what actually improves metabolism, strength, and long-term health.

For me, removing meat and running lower-protein, lower-calorie plant-based meals doesn’t support that goal.

Weight loss alone isn’t the goal.
Body composition is.

This is why I always say:
“Eat less and you’ll lose weight” is incomplete advice.

What you eat matters just as much as how much you eat.

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01/26/2026

Your body isn’t broken. It’s been responding to the environment it’s lived in.

Health isn’t built on willpower or one-size-fits-all plans. It’s shaped by your biology, stress patterns, history, and daily habits. Your nervous system, digestion, hormones, and metabolism are always adapting to what they’re given.

That means they can also be retrained.

This is why personalized support matters. When your health plan is built around your needs, your lifestyle, and how your body actually functions, progress becomes clearer, more sustainable, and far less frustrating.

My work is about meeting your body where it is, stabilizing the foundations, and creating a strategy that supports real, lasting change—not trends.

If you’re ready to stop forcing your body and start working with it, I’d love to support you.

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01/22/2026

Workout Wednesday 💪🧠

I’m not just training my body — I’m exercising my mind muscle too.

Staying committed to who I am becoming.
Staying aligned with the goals I’ve set.
Showing up even when it would be easier not to.

This season isn’t about deprivation. It’s about alignment.
Alignment with my body.
Alignment with my mind.
Alignment with the life and health I’m building.

Every workout is a vote for the person I’m choosing to be.
Strong body. Clear mind. Disciplined habits. Aligned life.

This is the year of body alignment and mind alignment — and I’m here for the work it takes to get there.

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01/21/2026

🌿 Plant-based eating can be powerful — when it’s done correctly.

When following a plant-based diet, it’s important to:

✔️ Combine foods properly to build complete amino acids
✔️ Cook and prepare foods well to unlock nutrients and reduce anti-nutrients
✔️ Add healthy fats to support vitamin and mineral absorption
✔️ Eat enough to meet your body’s calorie and protein needs

Short-term plant-based phases can be a great way to support cleansing and digestive reset. But when plant foods are not prepared appropriately, they can become anti-nutrient-rich — meaning they may block absorption or even pull minerals from the body instead of nourishing it.

Plant-based does not automatically mean nutrient-adequate.
Preparation, balance, and strategy matter.

Your body deserves food that truly feeds it.

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