In early 2011, recovering from a recent break-up I forced myself to make a positive change. I walked into a spin class at 24-hr fitness not knowing a single soul and what I discovered transformed my life. Indoor cycle became an activity that I dived into full-force, committing to at least three days a ... read more >
I'm a big fan of the show Hoarders. Nothing makes a clutter bug like myself feel more self righteous and superior than watching a show where people have dead animals, feces, and trash all over the place. It is easy to dismiss the Hoarders as disgusting, filthy, and lazy. What I love about that ... read more >
It is unrealistic to think simply GOING to the gym, getting on an eliptical, and wandering around the weight room is going to yield any results. You must have a clear purpose for your exercise program and you MUST have an effective plan/schedule that YOU WILL STICK TO. An effective exercise plan should be in ... read more >
This is one of my favorite breakfast meals. I usually pair it with a hard boiled egg for good fat and grapefruit Oatmeal Protein Pancakes 1/4 cup of cottage cheese 1/4 cup of egg whites 1/4c steel cut oats 1 scoop of protein powder (vanilla is my favorite) 1 Tsp of coconut oil OR Non ... read more >
"It's already been 6 weeks!! I've been eating salad and exercising and I've only lost 3lbs" Last time I discussed the importance of being realistic about the time it takes to actually see permanent change and lasting change General Rule: At least 1 year This person is eating salad and exercising, but ... read more >
In my last post, I gave some of the common complaints I hear when people make the choice to improve their health. "It's already been 6 weeks!!! I've been exercising and eating salad. I've only lost 3lbs. Forget this mess...Bring on the French Fries and cocktails!" From now on, I don't want you to focus ... read more >
Happy New Year! My purpose for creating this blog is to inspire, uplift, and encourage people to become better versions of themselves. I truly believe 2013 is a year of transformation for many people. As I encounter people from all walks of life on a daily basis, I hear a recurring theme: I'm ... read more >
