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
The Power of Commitment
How many times have you made a commitment to do something and absolutely stuck to it for at least a certain amount of time? Sure, I bet there are other times where maybe you dropped the ball. But I'd be willing to bet that for every dropped commitment, you've got 2 kept commitments on your … Continue reading The Power of Commitment
Why Cooking at Home is a WIN
Happy Friday to you! I wanted to share today - I made a really delicious (and nutritious) dish for dinner last night at our house - a peanut Thai recipe! I was thrilled that I could put as many vegetables and as much protein (grilled chicken, in this case) in it as I desired! I used … Continue reading Why Cooking at Home is a WIN
The Best Way to Lose Fat
Something everyone wants to know - "What's the best way to lose fat?" Well, I apologize in advance - there is no simple one-size-fits-all easy answer. However, let's explore this question! Every individual responds differently to different training modalities. That being said, "activities that incorporate many muscle groups and are weight bearing use more calories … Continue reading The Best Way to Lose Fat
How Can you Light your Fire?
Who or what inspires you? Who or what inspires you towards the things you want to see in your life? Shortly after I picked up running back in 2010, I began following a blog, The Logic of Long Distance. I became fascinated with the thoughts and conversation around long-distance running and read as much … Continue reading How Can you Light your Fire?
Key Recommendations for Healthy Eating Patterns
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been developed jointly by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), to provide recommendations based on current scientific knowledge about how dietary intake can reduce risk for major chronic diseases. The most recent publication was released in 2015 (they come out every 5 years). It's … Continue reading Key Recommendations for Healthy Eating Patterns
Have you Hit a Plateau?
Possibly one of the most frustrating things is hitting a fitness plateau. If you've been exercising for a while with weight loss or strength gaining goals in mind and your results have seemed to stop coming, you may have hit a plateau. It means that your body has gotten used to the activity you've been … Continue reading Have you Hit a Plateau?
Perspective for the Journey
Some days are tougher than others. Sometimes, they flow more easily. Many of us have a vision for what we want our life to be like: our health and fitness included. No matter how long the journey has been that we have traversed and trekked through, there are days that are more difficult for many … Continue reading Perspective for the Journey
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