“That’s IT! I’m getting healthy…on Monday.” – anyone who has decided to try their hand at a diet/exercise routine. The problem is that most people who decide to finally do something about their health go at it like a guy trying to ride a unicycle, blindfolded while juggling up a flight of stairs…instead of just walkingContinue reading “One Step At A Time Will Lead to Many Leaps Forward”
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The Problem With Absolutes In Fitness Marketing…[Breaking it down…]
***These embarrassing photos were taken 2 seconds apart plus some quick filter work*** This is the problem with the digital world and marketing – who knows what is real, and what is fake anymore? With so many fitness gurus out there caliming that “their secret method will get you ripped in 20 days…” what isContinue reading “The Problem With Absolutes In Fitness Marketing…[Breaking it down…]”
What Exercise Did For Me, And Why it Matters
A few years ago, I had the chance to work with one of my clients grandkids. They were visiting town for a couple of weeks and I told her to bring them to her sessions. The boys came in the gym for the first time and sat on the bench with their heads down, quiet,Continue reading “What Exercise Did For Me, And Why it Matters”
5 Ways To Sneak Extra Protein Into Your Diet
A busy mother of 3, trying to lose 20 pounds, wants to fit into that sexy dress for the summer – What’s your protein intake look like? Skinny college guy, trying to pack on some serious muscle gains, wants to impress the chica’s at Spring Break – What’s your protein intake? A retired older gentleman,Continue reading “5 Ways To Sneak Extra Protein Into Your Diet”
You Don’t Lose Fat in the Gym
Yep. Here is a trainer, someone who puts food on the table by helping people work out at the gym. Have I lost my mind? What’s more important for fat loss? Nutrition. 100% of the time. It’s not that exercise doesn’t matter at all, but exercise is the simple part. Nutrition is 100% responsible forContinue reading “You Don’t Lose Fat in the Gym”
29 Tricks to Improving Your Health
Look, none of these are really tricks, but they may be some things that you never thought of trying when it comes to creating a healthier life. Will these work for everyone? Nope. Will they make sense for everyone? Nope – but read through these quick hitters and maybe you will pick up on somethingContinue reading “29 Tricks to Improving Your Health”
5 Simple Fixes to a Healthier Life That Take 10 Minutes or Less
We all want quick fixes right? Truth is – quick-fix promises hardly pan out to work for the long haul. It takes time, consistency, and managing the inevitable ups and downs. However, there are many “simple” changes that you can make to your day that will lead to a healthier life, and take minimal effort.Continue reading “5 Simple Fixes to a Healthier Life That Take 10 Minutes or Less”
Stress Will Get You, One Way or Another
For those of you on the insider’s email list, you know that I sent out a newsletter this week about balancing your stress with decompression/destress activities. For those of you NOT on the insider’s email list, what are you waiting for? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP for Insider’s Newsletters every Tuesday. I got an awesomeContinue reading “Stress Will Get You, One Way or Another”
Good Things Come To Those With Patience and Consistency
We live in a “what can you do for me now?” society. We want things done now, finish lines met, and dream bodies and lives in 6 weeks or less. It always blows my mind that these “21 Day”, “6 Week Transformations” or “4-minute workouts” keep selling – but it shouldn’t surprise anyone. These products andContinue reading “Good Things Come To Those With Patience and Consistency”
More Exercise Doesn’t Mean More Results
Exercise, Physical Activity, Training, Working Out, Getting Your Fitness On….or whatever you like to call it is great for you. Here is what makes it so great: Major benefits of exercise in general: Improved heart/blood health Improved mood Improved coordination Improved blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood cholesterol Direct major benefits of pure cardio exercise:Continue reading “More Exercise Doesn’t Mean More Results”