Hi, I’m Melissa — a former registered dietitian who traded meal plans for maps and spreadsheets for suitcases.
For the past few years, my husband and I have been traveling full-time while he takes locum contracts across the country. Along the way, I fell in love with documenting our travels, finding the best local food, and figuring out how to feel grounded while constantly being somewhere new.
This blog is all about travel, food, and real life on the road — from destination guides and itineraries to simple meals and routines that don’t fall apart when you’re living out of a carry-on.
If you’re someone who loves adventure, appreciates a good plan, and doesn’t believe life has to look one specific way, you’re in the right place.
DIETITIAN, WIFE, BLOGGER, WORLD TRAVELER
Welcome to my page
All about Melissa
Your crazy schedule isn't an excuse to put your goals on the back burner.
And carbs? Essential.
You don't have to cut out foods you love to lose weight.
There's never a "bad time" to start working on your health and fitness.
I believe:
I dove headfirst into nutrition science, became a Registered Dietitian in 2018, and vowed to help women like you and me ditch the dieting drama. No more sacrificing the foods we love or falling for bogus internet hacks.
I'm here to empower you with real, science-backed strategies for sustainable weight loss, all while enjoying life to the fullest.
THE WHOLE ORDEAL SPARKED A FIRE IN ME.
Picture this: I hit rock bottom after a rough breakup in college and decided to hit the gym hard, aiming for that "revenge body" - cliche, I know.
I went all out - extreme dieting, endless cardio, the whole shebang. Sure, I looked great on the outside, but inside, I was a mess.
Fast forward a few months post-competition, and I was in a downward spiral. The weight I lost came back with a vengeance, and then some. Talk about feeling like a failure. I tried everything to shed those pounds again, from crazy diets to waist trainers, you name it.
I know the struggle of weight loss and battling with food demons firsthand.
SO, HOW DID I GET HERE?
BUT HERE'S THE KICKER:
