"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 >
Whew. I always like to think of myself as FOREVER YOUNG but this Nicole Wilkins Transformation Challenge has me realizing that I am no longer in my 20's and I have to take steps in my body work self care to ensure that I perform at an optimal level. My Goals To Get back into ... read more >
There was a firestorm on social media recently as people began to speak out against fitness companies promoting OBSESSION for participants. I saw the promotion and shook my head. I didn't think to speak out until I saw one brave woman who did speak out and received a lot of negative comments and criticism. As ... read more >
I worked in commercial gyms for over ten years. Every January we would prepare for the inevitable New Years Resolution rush. From the beginning, I noticed a significant drop off after Valentine’s Day: exactly six weeks into the New Year. In recent years I have noticed that the crowds start to thin out by the ... read more >
Diane was the winner of our Sugar Free Me Challenge and I think she has THE TIP for how to make sure your movement goals HAPPEN. From Diane: "Holding myself accountable by keeping a calendar is my most important goal in 2017, it allows me to see my results. Yet, we should not beat ourselves up if ... read more >
