Is publicly sharing your weight woes healthy for your self image?
Watching the new Weight Watchers commercials from Oprah made me pause and consider the moment. Here is Oprah: the legend, the media icon, CULTURAL REVOLUTIONARY, billionaire, and a character in my FAVORITE movie of all time on television imploring women to, "Make 2016 the year of our best bodies." Here is this woman who has ... read more >
Should I carb load? When?
When Should you carb Load? If you're preparing for an endurance event that lasts for more than 90 minutes, then you should carb load. How should you carb load? You should make sure that you are eating carbohydrates daily. It is not a good idea to overdo the carbohydrates before your event because you will ... read more >
10 Great Snacks to Add into your day
I don't advocate endless snacking. When people are constantly snacking through the day that is a clue that they are not eating enough during their meals and this will surely lead to unwanted weight gain. Snacks can be a great tool to add to your nutritional routine to make sure that you don't fall into ... read more >
Women We Love: Molly Galbraith
This week we are celebrating Molly Galbraith. Last week she posted the above picture along with these words. It has gone viral and has had tremendous IMPACT. I am so happy to see so many women speaking out about body image and addressing the importance of having a healthy mindset when it comes to their ... read more >
3 Tips to Starting a Strength Training Routine
All adults must strength train because strength is required in every part of our every day lives. You cannot get out of the car, play with your children, walk to work, climb stairs, or even vacuum your house if you do not have enough strength. You will find these tasks nearly impossible and you may ... read more >
Portion Control or Fat Consumption?
This is a great question because it opens the door to the real root of the issue which is what makes us gain weight? Is it how much we are eating or Is it because we are eating too much fat or carbohydrate. The 80's and '90's Fat Free craze In the 1980's and 1990's ... read more >