I took the past two weeks off from the gym in order for rest and recovery following the Nicole Wilkins 60 Day Transformation program which was challenging for me. I took the time off in order to: Let my Joints Rest Let my Body Recover Let my Mind recover This is rare in the ... read more >
Whew! I just finished the 60 Day Nicole Wilkins Transformation Challenge and it was awesome!! Here are my Wins from this program Got back into a consistent weight lifting routine Incorporated more High Intensity Cardio into my routine such as doing the 5:30 a.m. Les Mills Sprint Class at the gym Started getting to the ... read more >
In the Home Stretch!! What's so different about my approach to fitness now is that I am focused on the Growth and Development I gain from each program, rather than the amount of weight or inches lost. What I have gained from this program Gotten into a disciplined early morning exercise routine 2 days per ... read more >
Which diet is the best? How can I lose weight and keep it off? This is the diet program that will finally work for me! Several weeks later I lost weight but then I gained it back. I just don't have the discipline to stay on track. What's the point? I can't do it. It's hopeless. ... read more >
"Too much protein is bad for your kidneys and it saps the calcium from your bones!" I have heard this on many occasions from people and while I know what study they are going to cite to prove their point, what people also fail to mention is that study studied people who had impaired kidney ... read more >
Mindset matters most - Brian Grasso What makes my nutrition/health coaching different from the traditional fitness industry is that I believe that your success is not based upon diets and exercise plans. I believe that your success is based upon what is going on in between your ears. The traditional fitness industry has failed us ... read more >
Whenever I did programs in the past, I always focused on being perfect. I focused on whether or not I was able to follow the program to the letter. I would judge myself as a success or failure based on these self imposed rigid standards and also what the scale said at the end of ... read more >
I believe the first two weeks of any program are going to be the most challenging. My first two weeks were TOUGH. I was sore, tired, and I had to tell myself to keep showing up. Week 3 has been better and I don't feel as sore and tired. Part of this is due to ... read more >
I love getting new clients! One of the most exciting parts of working with new clients is how something that was so hard and not the best on our first sessions suddenly becomes easy and textbook. I was explaining to one of my newer clients recently that you shouldn't be able to nail your new ... read more >
I'm a big believer in keeping the gut healthy and probiotics are a great addition to any Optimal Health Program. (Click here to read about the importance of Prebiotics and Probiotics) Sometimes I drink Apple Cider Vinegar in warm water but sometimes you want to change it up. Apple Cider Vinegar has been to shown ... read more >
