A common belief around exercise that keeps many people from participating is that it should hurt or be uncomfortable.There are advertisements everywhere online and beyond of advanced levels of exercise that can make us feel like we're not doing enough or well enough that make many of us throw our hands in the air and say, … Continue reading No Pain, No Gain? Exercise Doesn’t Have to Hurt!
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Stories to Glean From
As a source of inspiration and encouragement today, I wanted to personally share with you a few of the testimonial stories I have had the pleasure of being a part of over the past few years. I hope that they inspire you to have an incredible week: to set your intention for not only the … Continue reading Stories to Glean From
Healthy Food Choices: Ranch Dressing Edition
Many times, I'm working side by side with my clients to help them to optimize their nutrition so it is most effective in meeting their goals, and also, enjoyable. Here's an example! Salad: the king of healthy, right? Well, this bowl certainly contains a lot of good nutrients for the body. The mixture … Continue reading Healthy Food Choices: Ranch Dressing Edition
Info Session: One-Year Curriculum to your Self-Sustainable Fitness
Ever since I began coaching, my mission has been to teach what I've learned to my clients so that you know how to move your body, how often, and how to fuel it best. I've wanted to make it personally sustainable for you - so that one day, you won't need me but for a … Continue reading Info Session: One-Year Curriculum to your Self-Sustainable Fitness
A Little Bit of My Story
I was thinking the other day about how I got started in the fitness industry. I'm training for a marathon again this summer with my boyfriend (it's his first! And my 6th) and it has me feeling nostalgic, I suppose! 🙂 So, I wasn't always athletic. In fact, I never played any sports in school … Continue reading A Little Bit of My Story
Foods that Cause Fatigue
You're probably aware that there are foods that make you sleepy. You likely know a number of these but may be surprised by some of them: starchy carbohydrates such as: cookies cake candy white bread white rice enriched white pasta donuts And other foods: turkey cherries dark chocolate The reason that the vast majority of … Continue reading Foods that Cause Fatigue
If You Sweat More, Do You Burn More Calories?
Good question, right? We're in the thick of summertime and the heat and humidity is high. If we're active or even just out and about in it, it can feel like we are burning more calories and using more energy. But are we really? Well, no. Sweat is not a gauge of how hard you … Continue reading If You Sweat More, Do You Burn More Calories?
What’s NOT Serving you in your Goal Accomplishment?
What is NOT serving you in what you REALLY want? I think it's safe to say that we ALL want to be light, happy, energetic, and fit. Then why don't we ALL do the things that produce that? Well, it's all the other "stuff" that can get in the way, particularly when we are looking … Continue reading What’s NOT Serving you in your Goal Accomplishment?
Eat these Foods for Energy
Do you find yourself getting tired at certain times of the day, or have you been sensing a blanket of fatigue about you in general? You probably know that certain foods have the ability to cause fatigue. Sugar and caffeine can give you a quick rush, but are often followed by a hard crash. Did … Continue reading Eat these Foods for Energy
How to Get a Flat Stomach
Ah - the "holy grail" of fitness - the flat and/or muscular stomach. How many articles are published and marketing materials slathered with how you can get that flat tummy or six-pack? Here's the breakdown: for a tighter midsection, the abs are just like any other muscle group we exercise: the muscles must become stronger … Continue reading How to Get a Flat Stomach
