As I was talking with some women last week at Addicted Chic's Flabby Arm Workshop event I noticed a common thread. Women don't challenge themselves enough and they are not consistent enough to get the results they desire. This is,…
It's no secret that women feel more confident wearing sleeveless and tank tops when their arms look good, but did you know that strong shoulders (and mobile thoracic spine) should come first? The small muscles of the shoulder stabilize the joint for healthy, well moving arms and neck…
You know I'm always preaching about consistency in your exercise program, but that doesn't mean taking a break is bad. So what's the difference? The difference is when you aren't taking a planned break, but instead you miss workouts because…
Is there "just" one thing you can do that will help you lose weight? Probably not. It's more likely that you'll need to address, a.k.a. take seriously, several aspects of your life that you'll have to change that will lead to significant and…
I got so involved in a project over the weekend so much that I hardly paid any attention to what I was eating. That is very unlike me. Normally, I am very aware of what foods I eat, especially making sure…
When you want to be strong and healthy, you think about what is the biggest bang for your time/effort. Hitting the large muscle groups is where it's at and that means making sure to prioritize your legs, back and chest. One…
Metabolic Syndrome, previously called Insulin Resistance Syndrome, is a condition characterized by a person having five conditions or complications which are (in no particular order): High Triglycerides (150+ mg/dL) High Blood Glucose (fasting of 100 + mg/dL) Waist Circumference women greater…
Women on average gain 5-8# (losing muscle and gaining fat) during the peri-menopause transition time. One big reason has been found to be decreased activity. Yes, we know it's hormonal changes, not sleeping well, and losing muscle, but it turns out that a…
Cravings can come on strong and unfortunately, we never crave chicken breast or celery sticks. It's always junk food - sweets, breads/crackers or salty, fatty foods. How can we conquer them? Here are a few tips: Mindful Snacking: Instead of…
Do you know the game, Would you rather? You ask a question like would you rather take a ride in a rocket ship or never eat pizza again? I found this article written by Dr. Maria Urso who is a Nutrition Specialist. Dr.…
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