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12/11/2025

The photo on the right was taken Monday. The one on the left is today — after a real epiphany.

On Monday, I took that picture in one of my nursing home dietitian consulting jobs and instantly felt… sloppy. For years my signature look was fitted dress pants, a sleeveless top, and my cut-sleeve lab coat. Somewhere along the way, I slipped into my very old, very baggy cargo pants. Maybe comfort. Maybe nostalgia. Or maybe it reflected something deeper: I wasn’t showing up with intention.

But these consulting jobs… they’ve saved my life through every reinvention.

2002: Moved to Ocean City with my boyfriend.
2003: Breakup. Consulting work paid my rent.
2004: Appeared on Dinner & a Movie, won money, bought the cargo pants.
2004–2005: Moved to SF and Vegas chasing cooking shows. When things fell apart, consulting caught me.
2007: Private chef until I broke my foot — consulting saved me again.
2008–2009: Houston heartbreak, then back to Santa Monica and the apartment I’ve now had 16 years.
2007–2013: Wrote my Kitchen Vixen column.
2010: Oxygen & Clean Eating gigs.
2015–2018: Dietitian for Sam Heughan’s My Peak Challenge.
2021: Private chef for the owner of Fashion Nova.

Between all of that? Dozens of auditions, almost-opportunities, heartbreaks, and reinventions. And consulting was always steady. Always there.

So maybe those cargo pants weren’t sloppy. Maybe they were survival — the fabric of resilience.

But today something shifted. It’s time to honor the work that has carried me for two decades. Time to show up with intention again. Time to get back into my dress pants.

I’m still pursuing my shows. Still writing. Still building. I may not be where I imagined at nearly 57, but I am deeply grateful.

Marni shoes. Old dress pants. A Kitchen Vixen tee. My iconic cut-sleeve lab coat — my Clark Kent.

“What stands in the way becomes the way.” — Marcus Aurelius
✨ Here’s to clarity, reinvention, and showing up with purpose. ✨

12/11/2025

The photo on the right was taken Monday. The one on the left is today — after a real epiphany.

On Monday, I took that picture at one of my nursing homes dietitian consulting jobs and instantly felt… sloppy. For years my signature look was fitted dress pants, a sleeveless top, and my cut-sleeve lab coat. Somewhere along the way, I slipped into my very old, very baggy cargo pants. Maybe comfort. Maybe nostalgia. Or maybe it reflected something deeper: I wasn’t showing up with intention.

But these consulting jobs… they’ve saved my life through every reinvention.

2002: Moved to Ocean City with my boyfriend.
2003: Breakup. Consulting work paid my rent.
2004: Appeared on Dinner & a Movie, won money, bought the cargo pants.
2004–2005: Moved to SF and Vegas chasing cooking shows. When things fell apart, consulting caught me.
2007: Private chef until I broke my foot — consulting saved me again.
2008–2009: Houston heartbreak, then back to Santa Monica and the apartment I’ve now had 16 years.
2007–2013: Wrote my Kitchen Vixen column.
2010: Oxygen & Clean Eating gigs.
2015–2018: Dietitian for Sam Heughan’s My Peak Challenge.
2021: Private chef for the owner of Fashion Nova.

Between all of that? Dozens of auditions, almost-opportunities, heartbreaks, and reinventions. And consulting was always steady. Always there.

So maybe those cargo pants weren’t sloppy. Maybe they were survival — the fabric of resilience.

But today something shifted. It’s time to honor the work that has carried me for two decades. Time to show up with intention again. Time to get back into my dress pants.

I’m still pursuing my shows. Still writing. Still building. I may not be where I imagined at nearly 57, but I am deeply grateful.

Marni shoes. Old dress pants. A Kitchen Vixen tee. My iconic cut-sleeve lab coat — my Clark Kent.

“What stands in the way becomes the way.” — Marcus Aurelius
✨ Here’s to clarity, reinvention, and showing up with purpose. ✨

12/03/2025

Even those who appear strong sometimes need help.

This photo was taken during a season where I looked powerful…
but inside, I was fighting quietly.
I was learning how to ask for help.
I was learning when to slow down.
I was learning that silence can be healing.

As we close out the year, ask yourself:
⭐️ What do you truly need?
⭐️ What support are you worthy of receiving?
⭐️ Where can you soften without giving up your strength?

I’ve returned to CrossFit after four months away.
I’m writing more.
Resting more.
Listening more.
And allowing myself to be supported.

New Year’s goals often focus on weight or income…
But what if we begin with gratitude?
What if we start exactly where we are?

And what if we let people help us along the way?

If I’ve ever supported you, inspired you, fed you,
or helped you back on track…
I’d love to hear your story.

We rise together. 🧡🦊

06/21/2025

🔥 6 Moves. 15 Minutes. More Fat Burn Than 45 Min of Cardio. 🔥
So excited to be featured in sharing my signature workout for women 40+, autoimmune warriors, and anyone short on time but hungry for results.
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📣 “Movement is medicine, but intensity is the prescription.”
This full-body HIIT routine is designed to torch fat, preserve muscle, and elevate your metabolism for hours—thanks to the afterburn effect (EPOC).
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Here’s what to do:
⏱ 30 seconds work / 15 seconds rest
🔁 3 rounds of these 6 moves:

1. Jump Squats (10–15 reps)
Drop into a squat, explode upward, land soft, repeat. Boosts power + heart rate.

2. Pushups or Chaturanga to Downward Dog (6–10 reps)
Builds upper body strength + core stability while improving mobility.

3. Kettlebell Swings (15–20 reps)
Engages glutes, hips, and core for max calorie burn. Swing to shoulder height.

4. Plank to Knee Drive aka Mountain Climbers (20–30 reps)
Cardio + core! Drive knees in quickly from plank position.

5. Reverse Lunge to Knee Drive (10–16 reps)
Step back, lower, then drive knee up. Builds balance + lower-body strength.

6. (Your intensity reminder)
Work at 80–90% of your max for each move to trigger EPOC and burn fat post-workout.

This is my go-to when time is tight, energy is low, or I need a quick reset to feel strong again. 💪

Tag a friend who needs this fire 🔥 in their fitness routine.

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06/21/2025

🔥 15 Minutes. 5 Moves. More Fat Burn Than 45 Minutes of Cardio. 🔥
So honored to be featured in sharing how I turned my autoimmune setback into a high-intensity comeback.

When long workouts left me drained, I designed this 15-minute HIIT routine to rebuild energy, preserve muscle, and torch fat—all while managing autoimmune fatigue.

📣 “Movement is medicine, but intensity is the prescription.”
Working at 80–90% of your max triggers the afterburn effect (EPOC), keeping your metabolism elevated for hours post-workout. 🧠🔥

This is for you if you’re:
✔️ Short on time
✔️ Over 40
✔️ Recovering from illness
✔️ Craving results without burnout

💥 Swipe through the 6 moves
💥 Do 30 sec on / 15 sec rest
💥 Complete 3 sets

Tag a friend who’s ready to train smarter—not longer.

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12/22/2024

As a Registered Dietitian with over 30 years of experience, I’ve been passionate about health and fitness since my teens. While I almost made fitness my career, I chose nutrition because it is a universal key to wellness. Now, in my mid-50s, I have never been more certain that both diet and exercise are essential for aging well.
If you are navigating questions like intermittent fasting, protein needs, elevated cholesterol or blood sugar, or thriving on a vegan diet, I am here to help. Let’s create a plan tailored to your goals. DM me or email me at elizabeth@thekitchenvixen.com to get startedvenice

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