https://youtu.be/lQ_LLiNStQo I understand that video is a more effective tool for connecting and communicating, so I am working to share more via this medium! In this video, I tell a bit about my background and my journey from not playing any sports in school, to getting my first gym membership (and WHY) and my journey ever … Continue reading My Fitness Journey
Nutrition: Meal Prep Tips
https://youtu.be/qpuftN8QJoA “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” - Colin Powell Do you find yourself having trouble planning meals from day to day? Do you ever scramble at the last minute to get food, only to grab something that isn't optimally nutritious just for the … Continue reading Nutrition: Meal Prep Tips
Go Do Something New
Trying new things we haven’t done before can be fun, thought provoking, & engaging. It helps us realize that the things outside of our own personal life experiences that we’ve never done or maybe don’t understand can be good, and even enhance our lives making them better, fuller, & richer. Many times, we fear the … Continue reading Go Do Something New
Fitness: It’s So Much More than Physical
https://youtu.be/VOu_iiS_B-I You've probably heard me talk before as a holistic personal trainer how fitness is more than just physical. The benefits extend far beyond that. Many people start an exercise routine to lose weight and trim down. Even within that very goal, so many other things happen - your movement becomes easier, your flexibility and … Continue reading Fitness: It’s So Much More than Physical
Inspiration/Habits: It Doesn’t Always Have to Feel Good
As a holistic personal trainer, I'm always talking about the positive side of fitness, nutrition, habits, and more. I prefer this viewpoint because I believe and have experienced both with myself and with most of my clients, that inspiration (excitement from within) is more effective than motivation (from outside sources) in beginning and sustaining habit … Continue reading Inspiration/Habits: It Doesn’t Always Have to Feel Good
Nutrition: Balanced Breakfast Ideas
https://youtu.be/w4-NojZYJy4 Last week I promised I would share with you some simple, easy, balanced breakfast ideas. Well, here we are! In planning any of your meals, you want to have a balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats. A good general rule of thumb is 50% of calories of the meal coming from carbs, … Continue reading Nutrition: Balanced Breakfast Ideas
Stretch! Whether you Exercise or Not
https://youtu.be/GEXRSl2N7M8 Holistic Personal Training - Stretch! Whether you Exercise or Not Stretching is good for the body whether you are actively exercising or not. It makes sense that we should definitely stretch before and after exercise, but what about other times, and why? Let's say, for instance, that you have a more sedentary job … Continue reading Stretch! Whether you Exercise or Not
Worth
How much we can miss the unhealthy/unhelpful autopilots in our lives if we do not look at what we do and why. So much suffering can come from it. Like, with that very thing – where does the work end? What defines our success? One can run ourselves into the ground. For what? Chasing after … Continue reading Worth
What does Elf on the Shelf have to do with your health, fitness, and wellness?
https://youtu.be/Je0q_UfsUtE What does Elf on the Shelf have to do with your health, fitness, and wellness? Did you have one of these guys when you were growing up? I did not, but I was relayed the story and concept of it the other day - Elf on the Shelf. If you weren't exposed to it … Continue reading What does Elf on the Shelf have to do with your health, fitness, and wellness?
What’s the Big Deal About Breakfast?
https://youtu.be/w8g7oWGC9u4 You've likely heard that breakfast is good for you. Why, specifically? When you wake up in the morning, your body is in a fasted state and your blood sugar level can be low. Your blood sugar level helps fuel your brain and all of your other muscles. Breakfast helps to replenish it. It gives you a chance to … Continue reading What’s the Big Deal About Breakfast?
