“Feeling strong is incredible,” said a client. The woman had lost more than 40 pounds, but the thing that was even more important to her was feeling strong. Embracing strength is always a winning choice. Strength stands out as the best…
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…
There are a few ways to track your health and fitness progress, but there's one you could avoid fixating on. Your scale. The number on the scale is simply telling you how resistant you are to gravity … in other words,…
Mastering your mindset holds the key to all aspects of your life, including health and fitness. What’s standing in our way often starts with our beliefs – our negative thoughts, self-imposed limitations and fragile mindsets. Flip the script to…
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…
Here's a feel good exercise that I often use in my and my client's warm-ups. It's called Plank to Downward Dog. I love it because it hits everything - shoulders, core, hips & hamstrings, calves, ankle and toe mobility. To do…
I bet you've experienced a lazy weekend morning when the weather was perfect for going outside to do some gardening, go for walk or even to get some long overdo backyard chores completed but you were so tired from a long week that you spent half…
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…
Starting a weight (fat) loss journey often involves battling persistent hunger pangs throughout the day. Understanding the factors contributing to hunger is key to finding effective solutions. Hunger can be triggered by various factors, including sudden calorie drops, inadequate food intake…
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…
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