t can be extremely hard to put ourselves first. It is even harder when it comes to working out and eating healthy since it really isn’t something that most of us enjoy. It is much easier to come up with an excuse to miss a workout, secretly eat cookies when no one is watching and lose total motivation once we step on the scale. However, there are things we can focus on to help us keep up with a healthy lifestyle.
Read MoreWelcome to 2019. The year of crushing our fitness goals, am I right? I know that the holidays can be fun and all but they might not be the most helpful as far as our fitness journey is concerned. Of course, the new year is about starting fresh and new beginnings. I know many of you ladies will make promises to yourselves of losing those extra lbs that you’ve been trying to lose since 2018.
Read MoreNow that you've embarked on this journey, you want help and guidance in doing so, which I think is extremely important especially if you are new to the scene. Choosing a trainer can be difficult since their are so many out there and its unregulated. Often times people make a vast decision on a trainer and end up getting hurt, damaging their metabolism or getting ripped off.
Read MoreEven though it is nice to enjoy a cold, refreshing soda from time to time, it is never very good for your health. It can cause weight gain, slow down your metabolism, dehydrates the body and even causes plaque in the teeth. Don't even get me started on all the chemicals. This is what I've been trying to incorporate as an alternative to soda when I get that craving for a it, and would like to share it here with you all today.
Read MoreUnfortunately, results are not that quick. As a matter of fact it can be months or even years before you start seeing results, unless your a newbie to this (but I'll get into that in another post). However, if you start off with the right tools and knowledge you are setting yourself up for success.
Read MoreIf this sounds familiar, then you may be experiencing Metabolic Suppression or better known as Metabolic Damage. However, he word damage gets thrown around a lot but its not the correct term to use. Those that really have a damaged metabolism are the ones suffering from a Thyroid insufficiency and should seek medical help A.S.A.P.
Read MoreNow that the holiday season is in full swing, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about reaching your goals and getting rid of that last bit of stubborn fat. Stuffing our faces and drowning in alcohol is definitely not the plan.
Read MoreEveryone wants abs especially those in the fitness industry. Abs are seen as the pinnacle of success. "If your abs are visible then you are shredded". Unfortunately, for some (like myself) abs are the last thing to show when dieting down and the first to go during an off season. Also keep in mind that women hold more fat then men since we are built to bear children. Usually for a woman's abs to be visible you have to get under 18% body fat; 10% for men.
Read MoreBrides want to look best on the most important day of their lives and who can blame them. Since most brides will be wearing strapless or back bearing dresses, we will do most of our focus on arms and back. However, that does not mean we neglect our lower body. We will incorporate compound exercises which are exercises that involve more than one muscle group
Read MoreI know that school is also back in session which means craziness for everyone. Even if you don't have children like me, there is still the crazy traffic that comes along with it. Which means waking up about 30 minutes earlier in order to get anywhere on time. Along with that comes the stress of eating on the go. However, most things that you can pick-up at fast food aren't really the healthiest options and if your running out the door you really don't want to be cooking eggs and oatmeal...am I right? I
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