Mindset Matters Most: Letting go of the, “I will be happy when”….syndrome
Molly Galbraith of Girls Gone Stong (pictured above) has been receiving a lot of love lately for her message about loving herself unconditionally no matter what she weighs. I chose her as a Woman We Love Wednesday because a lot of what she says resonates with me. We both work in the fitness industry, she ... read more >
What’s the Big Deal about Coconut Oil?
Why Coconut Oil? In the 1990's Coconut was vilified due to a study that showed that movie theater popcorn that was popped in coconut oil contained at least 150g of fat in a large tub. Surely people knew that eating tubs of popcorn with butter on it wasn't healthy but ANYWAY. Fast forward to the ... read more >
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 >
