Ten years ago, I swore off dieting for good. After a failed experiment to compete in a fitness show, I had gotten down to my lowest weight, but I felt terrible and developed some disordered eating habits. Getting down to my lowest weight did not solve my problems, and I came to the understanding that ... read more >
Chalene Johnson is the creator of popular workout programs Turbo Kick, Turbo Jam and Piyo Fitness. I enjoyed taking those classes so much that I got certified in the Live Format. If you're familiar with the fitness company Beachbody, then you may recognize Chalene from the infomercials that have been airing for the last several ... read more >
I was looking through some old pictures (and not even the fitness ones) and I shook my head in disbelief. What was I thinking? I remembered that I used to feel like I needed to do more and work harder because I didn't think I was good enough. I remember going on diets, feeling terrible ... 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 was watching one of my weekly allotted trashy television shows, and one of the women had her session with a trainer after a 40 pound weight gain in about 8 months. Let me preface this by saying this woman is going through a rough time emotionally. Another woman on the program made some very ... read more >
"Omg I just ate a whole pint of Ice Cream. I am so fat!!! Off to the gym to work it off" "I just demolished the whole jar of Peanut Butter....GAINZZZ" "I just ate a whole pizza!!! Oh well it will all go to my glutes!! How bout that booty pump!!" These are common status ... read more >
"Why do you want to lose weight?" "I want to lose 15 pounds because I'm worried my husband is looking at other women. If he looks at other women, then he may leave me." "I totally understand! I can totally help you lose that 15 pounds and your husband will stop looking at other women ... read more >
A few weeks ago I came to a decision for my professional career. I had to check my convictions and reaffirm that I was not going to be one of these trainers/coaches who simply focuses on pounds lost in order to get clients. I'm not going to be one of those trainers/coaches who tries to ... read more >
Last year I cleaned up my social media. I stopped following many of the InstaFitness people and I unfollowed those that were solely focused on how they looked. I asked myself: "Why am I really following this person. They are never posting anything that I find interesting and all I really do is look at ... read more >
I Just got back from the IDEA PT West Institute and I really enjoyed myself. I loved all of the classes that I had a chance to attend and it was refreshing to hear a lot of what I believe taught in the sessions. On the Fitness side of things I attended sessions that dealt ... read more >
