Doing this competition has made me get creative in the kitchen to make food that is on plan, but tastes good. I told my coach that if I had to eat cardboard and air then I wouldn't make it. I would like to share some of my recipes that I've come up with. These ... read more >
Well looks like I am going to have another 4 weeks to keep on keeping on. When my coach told me I would need another 4 weeks to get to where I need to get to for one second I got discouraged but then I thought about all the benefits: Roxie would be at the ... read more >
Continuing my Series on Why you are not hitting your fat loss Goals that have nothing to with food. 3. You have no program or plan THIS is one of my pet peeves. Throwing together random things you've heard from people at the gym, stuff you've seen on social media, and the latest marketing ... read more >
After completing my 16th week of training for my competition, I have to say that I have had to start getting creative so that I will be excited about my food. If you know me, then you know I am just not one of these people who is about to sit around and eat cardboard ... read more >
Get Your Mind Right Get Your Mind Right! is one of my favorite mantras. So many people attempt to make changes in their lives without setting their minds to changing. In order for you to hit your fat loss goals you must get your mind right. In my experience as a fitness professional the ... read more >
My coach Roxie Beckles competed in a show this past weekend. She did not get the result she had hoped for and she handled herself with class and dignity because she knew that she brought her best to the competition. She worked her hardest and that was the main point. She could not control who ... read more >
Part 3: The importance of Soft Tissue Work Fiercelyfit Trainer: First we need to address your tissue quality. Your connective tissue is what surrounds your muscles. We want to make sure that your tissues are elastic and minimize the knots and adhesions that form in the tissues. Sue Ellen: Well how do we do that? ... read more >
I've worked in gyms for nearly 10 years and I have noticed something interesting. People who are focused on losing weight do not stick with their program, but people who are there because they like the way they feel and also have found workouts that they enjoy are much more likely to stick with it. ... read more >
Do you know that I have never worn a bathing suit in public as an adult woman? I just bought my first bikini this year and that was because I wanted to use them for my progress photos. So of course the first time I decide to wear a bikini in public it has to ... read more >
I am walking with an extra serving of "Giving it to the People" these days. Most would assume it comes from dropping nearly 10 pounds and seeing my body change. But that's not it Most would assume my extra amount of confidence these days all stems from the physical changes, but that has ... read more >
