Am I suppose to be grateful for the bad stuff?
I have a sticky note to remind me "Trust God to always work things out" and it reminds me that He is always in control or as some people like to say "The Universe is Always Working For Me." …
Part of your metabolism includes this
Thermic effect of food (TEF) is the principle that some of the calories in the food you are eating are used to digest that same food. It's usually expressed as a percentage of the calories. Fat is 9 calories per…
“I showed up”
"I showed up today!" On Fridays, my clients share their Win of The Week. This discussion is so valuable, I can't tell you all the impact it has on the Teller of the "win" and the Listener of the "win!"…
Tips to move better, feel better and stay strong and agile as you get older
I really hate hearing and seeing how people can't move as they get older. A big part of that is what we see in our own families - expectations. Our grandparents and parents stop moving and have aches and pains…
Don’t make this mistake
One mistake I see a lot of women make when starting a fitness plan is going too hard, too fast. Raise your hand Type A personalities! ;) Seriously, though, anyone is at risk of taking on too much, too soon, especially if…
What’s missing?
I’ve been helping women improve their bodies and health for years (12 at Her Fitness and many more before HF started), and there are a few things that I’ve seen over and over again. One of them is nutritional deficiencies. Almost without exception,…
Exercise can be simple. Get stronger, leaner, healthier.
I see some crazy exercise stuff in gyms, on Youtube and Facebook and I think “Why?” Why are they doing that?! Exercise can be simple. It should be safe, play to your strengths and help you improve weakness so that…
6 Habits that make you happier
Do you want to be happier? Then stop scrolling on Facebook. (kidding, but not kidding at all - I took the app off of my phone and it's so much better for my mental outlook!) Some people seem to naturally…
Does eating your macros in the right order really make you lose weight?
Does eating your macros in the right order really make you lose weight? It could! It's definitely a strategy to help you feel full, get nutrients into your body and eat fewer calories overall, which is an absolute must for…
