Find what works for you When it comes to exercise it’s important to find what works for you. There are a million different studies out there, one says to focus on cardio and the next on using weights, and then there is the combination of both. You need to find what works for you and
Is Your Snack Really a Snack? The biggest mistake we make when having a snack True confession I am guilty of this one…but I’m putting my foot down and stopping the insanity NOW! When you want a snack, be honest, do you look at the label and take only one portion of the item you
It’s Time to Get Back to Good Habits It’s September…time to refocus I don’t think anyone would argue with me when I say that we let our guard down a bit in the summer months when it comes to healthy eating and exercise. We go to picnics and we tend to eat more ice cream
The Secret to a Good Mood Let’s start with the first secret…be kind. It’s not hard, it doesn’t cost you a dime, it can take literally seconds to accomplish and yet it can turn your whole day around. The added bonus; you’ve made someone else’s day better, too! There is way too much anger in the world
DIET is a 4-letter word so Stop using it! Defined by Webster’s Diet, as a noun, is defined as “a course of limited foods designed to lose weight, treat a medical condition, etc.” or “food, the type of food on which you live”. Diet, as a verb, is defined as “to eat certain foods only, especially
Let’s adjust our mindset when it comes to exercise! “I HAVE to exercise because…” You’ve probably said those exact words followed by something like “because I ate a piece of cake today” or maybe “because I binge watched Friends today.” This is using exercise as a punishment for you doing something you enjoy doing. Let’s stop
Do you have any idea if you are iron deficient? Unless you are getting regular blood work done there is a very good chance you have no idea what your iron levels are and if you are deficient, also known as anemic. Being iron deficient can cause headaches and fatigue. (Always consult with a doctor
Some tough love coming at you today… What are you thinking about when you are doing your workout? It is what you are going to have for lunch? Maybe what the weather is like today? Or all of the things on your to do list? Maybe it’s trying to remember who you needed to send an
Sitting is the New Smoking There are far too many vises that will keep us sitting for far too long. Whether it’s your job, or a Netflix binge session, or a hobby, we need to be aware of how much sitting we do and make an effort to do less. We need to remind ourselves
Let’s stop thinking of Fitness as a look I would say at least 90% of the time people think fitness is all about looks. Someone who is thin, of average weight, and does not have “rolls” is fit. And someone who is overweight is not fit. Why do we do that? A look does not
Your job is NOT your exercise! While a job may be physical, you still need to exercise There is a huge misconception that as a fitness instructor I “exercise all day long.” Or this delivery person is exercising since he has to pick up packages and walk them to their destination. In both cases these
Positive Self-Talk – Oh, yes you can! Out with the Negative and in with the POSITIVE! It’s amazing how you can change your whole day if you avoid the negative and embrace the positive! It starts with you and your thoughts. Remove “CAN’T” from your thoughts and focus on what you WILL do! When you
Exercise is Medicine So much good… Why wouldn’t you do it? People complain about “having to exercise” all of the time, I think it’s time to look at it in a different light, focusing on the many benefits. There are so many different things you can do to move your body and so many benefits
Don’t “Yuck” My “Yum” Tastes change, you need to be willing to try things There are two things in that photo above that about 10 years ago I would have NEVER eaten, fish and unsweetened tea. I could add a few more things to that list like mushrooms and hummus. These were all foods that
You don’t have to do it alone Let’s face it, getting motivated to exercise can be a tough task, there are so many other things you have to do or want to do. That is the first reason an accountability buddy is important, it’s someone to give you that tap on the shoulder to say,
Looking to improve your run/walk? Cross training will help What does cross training mean? Let’s start with the basics, if all you are doing is running or walking, cross training is doing something other than running or walking. There are several things you can do, and a variety is best. Weighted Exercise Whether you are
Memorial Day is next week which means picnic season has begun. Use these tips to make good decisions when it comes to the foods you choose. Tip 1: Don’t sit/stand near the chip table I don’t know about you but I can’t eat just one! Avoid being at the table that has the chips and dips.
The Scale is NOT your friend It’s time to stop focusing on a number we see between our feet and instead focus on how we feel. We put way too much emphasis on what the scale is telling us instead of listening to our own body. The number, while it represents something, is not the full
It’s easy to be lazy We all know how easy it is to plop ourselves down in front of the TV or on a device or computer and before you know it we’ve spent hours “wasting” precious time. In the fitness business we hear over and over again, “I don’t have time to exercise.” I am certain if
Planning Your Weekly Meals Having a plan is key to healthy eating but coming up with meal ideas each week is, quite frankly, a pain in the butt! And it doesn’t end there, then you have to make a shopping list and go shopping. Then there is the prep, making sure you have all of
Find what works for you When it comes to exercise it’s important to find what works for you. There are a million different studies out
Is Your Snack Really a Snack? The biggest mistake we make when having a snack True confession I am guilty of this one…but I’m putting
It’s Time to Get Back to Good Habits It’s September…time to refocus I don’t think anyone would argue with me when I say that we
The Secret to a Good Mood Let’s start with the first secret…be kind. It’s not hard, it doesn’t cost you a dime, it can take
DIET is a 4-letter word so Stop using it! Defined by Webster’s Diet, as a noun, is defined as “a course of limited foods designed
Let’s adjust our mindset when it comes to exercise! “I HAVE to exercise because…” You’ve probably said those exact words followed by something like “because
Do you have any idea if you are iron deficient? Unless you are getting regular blood work done there is a very good chance you
Some tough love coming at you today… What are you thinking about when you are doing your workout? It is what you are going to
Sitting is the New Smoking There are far too many vises that will keep us sitting for far too long. Whether it’s your job, or
Let’s stop thinking of Fitness as a look I would say at least 90% of the time people think fitness is all about looks. Someone
