In a perfect world, we would all get 100% of our protein from grass fed, free range, pure organic, GMO free, happy as a clam animals. Let’s be honest, this isn’t a perfect world. Still, I always prefer that my clients get as close to 100% of their daily protein goal from real foodContinue reading “The Best Smoothies I’ve Ever Had (#3 Is Too Good To Be “Healthy”)”
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Sleep: Needed? Miracle? Overrated?
“All you need is more sleep, and you will lose 10 pounds, easily” – Overheard at the airport. Yes, I was eavesdropping. I can’t help it. Every time I’m in a public place, and hear people talking about fitness or nutrition topics I become intrigued. How do you think I come up with halfContinue reading “Sleep: Needed? Miracle? Overrated?”
Ladies, Don’t Let Aunt Flo Hold You Back
While this might be one of the more obscure posts I write, it may also be one of the most important. The female menstrual cycle is a very serious thing, and in fact, can have a huge effect on women’s bodies, their minds, and their overall well being. You might be saying right about now,Continue reading “Ladies, Don’t Let Aunt Flo Hold You Back”
Boozin and Losin’? Is it Possible?
You are trying to lose some fat, but don’t want to be a party pooper and drink water every time you go out. I get it. Is it possible to still drink alcohol AND continue losing bodyfat/weight? Yes, but you also need to remain aware of your decisions and the rest of your night/weekend/party. It’sContinue reading “Boozin and Losin’? Is it Possible?”
Why Meal Replacement Programs Fail
Lose 20 pounds in 20 days! We see these ads, slogans, and posts all the time. And here is the thing – they DO actually work* For the time being. If you look into ANY program that claims you will lose “X” pounds in “X” days (at a crazy appealing pace) – most ofContinue reading “Why Meal Replacement Programs Fail”
Get The Most Out of Your Workouts
Whether you call it working out, training, exercising or getting your fitness on, there is one thing that I stress with all my clients – do it with INTENT. in·ten·tion inˈten(t)SH(É™)n/ noun a thing intended; an aim or plan. Do you just show up to the gym, and go through the motions, not quiteContinue reading “Get The Most Out of Your Workouts”
3 Simple Things You Can Add to Your Day for Fat Loss Results
Everyone thinks that to lose fat, you need to keep taking away things from your life. This just isn’t true. In fact, when we think about removing things from our life, it often makes the task at hand seem much more negative and makes it more likely for us to fail. Instead of alwaysContinue reading “3 Simple Things You Can Add to Your Day for Fat Loss Results”
How to Meal Prep Like A BOSS
Before you think this will involve Tupperware, a little time, and some effort on your part, let me tell you – you are correct. So if you can’t make a little time, to save you BUNCH of time, and put forth a little effort, to save you a BUNCH of effort, then maybe thisContinue reading “How to Meal Prep Like A BOSS”
How to Stay on Track on Vacation
Your bags are packed, your tickets printed and ready on your desk, and your alarm is set for O-Dark Thirty. You are ready for your summer vacation. You have been really working hard on eating better, working out consistently, and have been seeing some great changes thus far. But now that you are goingContinue reading “How to Stay on Track on Vacation”
10 Weeks Until Summer: Week 10 – Now What?
Summer is officially here. Did you make a change to get ready? Or are you stuck where you started? Either way, you should evaluate your last 10 weeks, see what went well, and what you can work on. Always be assessing, instead of guilting or mindlessly celebrating. Did you get in better shape? ConquerContinue reading “10 Weeks Until Summer: Week 10 – Now What?”