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 >
Thanksgiving has come and gone. There was no obsession about Thanksgiving food or bingeing on all the foods I restricted myself from. Things were normal! What a difference a few years make! Kicking the Earn Your Food and Burn the Bird crap to the curb! One thing that warmed my heart this Thanksgiving were so ... read more >
Unless you are training for sport or for aesthetic goals, then I don't think you should get bogged down in nutrition dogma. It isn't sustainable for most people and many people become obsessed with food and trying to be perfect However I don't think there's anything wrong with using nutrient timing for optimal health and ... read more >
It works. That's all I have to say. I am eating great food, doing fun workouts, and I am able to wear jeans I haven't been able to wear in 2 years. When I started these pants would not go up over my behind but they are wearable....with room. Wow. Did I mention this was ... read more >
