With the rise of social media, I fear that people are becoming even MORE unrealistic about how long it actually takes to create a sustainable atmosphere for fat loss. It does not happen overnight and it shouldn't be the entire focus This is where I think REAL bodybuilding gets it right. Bodybuilders typically have an ... read more >
My mind is right. I knew I was back on track when "Baby Boy" by Beyonce came on during my warm-ups and I had my choreography ready. I also sang out random songs and danced around during my workout. I am back. I also had an EXCELLENT conversation with my coach about why I got ... read more >
Warning: These next few posts will require you to throw out everything conventional wisdom, social media, and the mainstream fitness/marketing media tells you about fat loss. I knew I could not do this one in a single post and it looks like I'm going to be camped out here for a while, but I'm passionate ... read more >
Disclaimer: I need to preface this post with this disclaimer: Programming all depends on your training goals. My posts are generally targeted to general fitness/fat loss clients and not sport specific. Severely de-conditioned clients may need extra rest days to recover, but the goal is to improve conditioning (faster recovery) so you are able to ... read more >
Last weekend On Saturday July 5, I was ready to quit life. OK I'm being dramatic but I was ready to give up on everything in my life that I have been believing for and investing in. It wasn't just the fitness competition but EVERYTHING else. If you're interested in spirituality and such, then you ... read more >
I'm over the rules. The rules don't seem to be working yet we seem to be reluctant to break them. As a nation, we've heard all of these rules don't eat bananas after 5 p.m. or better yet EVER, only workout every other day, eat sugar free, gluten free, and taste free food but we're ... read more >
I wish I could be one of those fitness professionals who tell you that she can eat plain old tilapia, chicken breast, broccoli, and asparagus at every meal. Who needs their food to taste good? Food is fuel!Not me and Not TodayI like food that is tasty and is still flavorful and good for you. ... read more >
I admit this is an embarrassing post to write. In the world of physique training we are inundated with endless pictures of six packs, pectorals, and biceps (some I am there for every single day...Ahem Simeon Panda) We have people posting inspirational quotes and pictures of plain brown rice and dry chicken breasts all in ... read more >
Last week while doing my Treadmill Intervals I had an epiphany It does NOT matter. By IT I mean my weight and physical appearance. That IT which most of us (especially women) base our value and our worth on. IT does NOT matter Living in If Only When I was younger I lived in the ... read more >
Protein Pudding Do you have a sweet tooth and like to have a treat every day? Well I sure do and this protein pudding gives me MY LIFE when it’s my last meal of the day and quite frankly I am DEFINITELY keeping this one post competition. I love love love it. 1 Scoop of ... read more >
