Why the Fitness Industry has got it wrong: Self Care not Self Loathing
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 >
7 Nutrition Tips that are backed by Science
I am all about practical nutrition tips that people can incorporate to live a thriving and healthy lifestyle. This is a great list that I found in one of my Personal Training journals. I recommend employing at least one of these strategies per week! Drink Water or Tea before a meal The theory is that ... read more >
If you want to stop thinking you suck, then Do this One Thing
It’s easy to get down on ourselves. It’s easy to start believing that everything we do, say, and are is wrong. It’s easy to second-guess our decisions and to believe that the better choice was the one that we did NOT make. However I have discovered that if you want to stop thinking you suck ... read more >
The realities of High Intensity Exercise
I recently came across an article in the Washington Post regarding Millennials and why they are experiencing so much hip pain. Before I even read the article, I knew what the answer was: Bad Hip Mobility, Lack of attention to fundamental mechanics, poor flexibility, and too much impact with too little strength. The most popular ... read more >
I want to eat healthy but it’s too expensive
One of the biggest obstacles I hear from people in regards to eating healthy is that they have financial constraints that make it harder to eat healthy foods. Let's be frank: The processed foods that are full of preservatives are more affordable due to longer shelf life and not so great ingredients. A Protein Box ... read more >
Training Tip: Help! I’m Too Tired for Exercise….
I recently spent two days commuting back and forth about 50 miles. This commute took an hour and a half each way and by the time I got home I was tired. I did not feel like going to the gym or doing any type of exercise. I probably looked like good ole Glenn Close ... read more >
