What do you do when you don't know the answer to something? You go to someone (or some resource) that does, right? Think of all the areas of life that coaches, trainers, mentors, etc, are beneficial: from dog or pet training, to business coaches and mentors, to tutors when you are studying a course or … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why It’s Good to Have a Coach
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10 Tips to Help You Stick to Your Goals
We all have encountered this one time or another – that we set out to accomplish a goal with all the drive and best of intentions, but then lose our steam along the way. How can we keep ourselves on track? Here are 10 tips to do so. 1. Set goals that are specific, … Continue reading 10 Tips to Help You Stick to Your Goals
Ending Sugar Addiction
Sugar addiction is very real. If you've never worked to eliminate added sugar from your diet, you may likely encounter withdrawal symptoms. The first week is reported to be the toughest, with breakthroughs happening after day 8. I encountered the same when I detoxed from added sugar/sweeteners in 2015. The first 5 days were the worst … Continue reading Ending Sugar Addiction
What if You Miss a Workout??
Sometimes, life gets in the way of your goals - and the goal in this case being a scheduled workout on your calendar. "Life" here can be: not feeling well, schedule conflicts arise that are out of your control, and much more. So what do you do if you miss a workout? … Continue reading What if You Miss a Workout??
Think Long Term and Process
Do you have a big health/fitness goal? Have you been thinking about it for a while now? Have you embarked upon it? Have you started only to have gotten overwhelmed or discouraged by it? Sometimes, you get the big push of energy (take New Years' resolutions, for instance) only to peter out of energy … Continue reading Think Long Term and Process
Hidden Sugar
You've likely heard and know that sugar has been added to SO many of the products we have access to these days. It can be difficult to get away from them if we are accustomed to the sugar content because it tastes good to us. That's why reducing sugar intake can be a difficult … Continue reading Hidden Sugar
Exercise and Mental Health
You probably are aware that exercise has a plethora of benefits, among which can include lowering risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and cardiovascular disease, as well as lowering weight and making movement more comfortable in functional daily activities. There are many other wonderful benefits that exercise has, also, on the … Continue reading Exercise and Mental Health
Get a Schedule that Works for You!
So, many of us are thinking about back-to-school, the beginning of fall, and more. How can we reorganize our schedules accordingly? Surely, we have to adjust with the seasons, and these seasons bring transitions of students going back to school, whether it be grade school or furthering their education, I recognize that parents are a … Continue reading Get a Schedule that Works for You!
Positive Affirmations + Fitness = Better Results
Fitness is not only physical - it is mental and spiritual as well. When I say physical, I'm speaking of the actions and movement. When I speak of mental fitness, I'm referring to the thoughts that we have. Finally, when I speak of spiritual fitness, I'm speaking of the core beliefs that we hold … Continue reading Positive Affirmations + Fitness = Better Results
Healthier Food Choices: Sugary Drinks Edition
Limiting the amount of liquid sugar we ingest can bring a whole host of benefits. Lattes, macchiatos, gatorade, energy drinks, even fruit juices generally contain a high amount of (unnecessary) added sugar. What to do? Instead of heading to the coffee shop or putting manufactured "creamer" in your coffee, perhaps invest in an … Continue reading Healthier Food Choices: Sugary Drinks Edition
