LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION As a fitness professional, I’m a member of lots of online forums and pages where trainers can discuss client issues to get some insight and feedback on how to help them better. I rarely share my opinion or give input, but I enjoy reading the responses of trainers who have lots […]
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WHAT TO FEED YOUR KIDS WHEN YOU’RE DIETING
WHAT TO FEED YOUR KIDS… What we feed our kids has been brought to light in the last few years with the rising epidemic of obesity. Recently I asked those who follow me on social media what they wanted to learn more about…one friend asked me about what to feed her kids now that she’s […]
NEVER DIET AGAIN
NEVER DIET AGAIN Does it sound too good to be true? Let’s look at it. I personally have never been on a particular diet. I don’t count calories; never have, and have been able to lose 40 lbs of fat and keep it off the last six years…if you don’t count the pregnancy in there […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR: YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
The following contains affiliate links. Full disclosure here. PREPARING YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION Would you think I’m a bad personal trainer/fitness professional if I told you I think New Year’s resolutions are not the best idea? Perhaps it puts us in the wrong mind set. How many times have people said they’re going to do […]
Body After Baby: Dressing For The Body You Have, Not The Body You Had
Body After Baby: Your “New” Body Your body after baby is very different than your pre pregnancy body. Dressing for the body you have, not had really can be difficult after having children. I know we’ve all seen the women who bounce right back after pregnancy and don their skinny jeans the day they take […]
Love Food, Lose Weight
Love Food, Lose Weight I love food! Like really love food! Can you really love food, and lose weight? Of course you can! How I ate my food, and what types of food I ate contributed to me losing 40 lbs of fat. Diet, meaning food intake and not an elimination of food or foods, […]
Bruschetta
Bruschetta Bruschetta is yummy! The only kind I’ve ever had is the kind with a delicious tomato and basil topping. (FYI: Bruschetta refers to the bread that is grilled and rubbed with garlic. mmmmm amazing. I know!) But I didn’t know what else to call this so if there is a name for this particular […]
Coconut Oil Is Bad For You…
Coconut Oil Is Bad For You Did I just read that correctly? Coconut oil is bad for you? Well, according to the newest study published by the American Heart Association, it is. For years, people in the the health and fitness industry have touted the benefits of incorporating coconut oil into your diet. You can […]
Countdown To Summer
Countdown To Summer The countdown to Summer is here. The Memorial Day weekend is upon us which many view as the kick-off to Summer. I cannot believe how the first half of the year has flown by, and soon the kids will be home and there won’t be nearly as much running around for me. […]
6 Tips For Keeping Simple, Healthy Foods In Your Kitchen
Keeping Simple, Healthy Foods in the Kitchen You can do this! A brand new year is on the horizon, and you’ve made the decision to get in shape and take better care of yourself. There’s no time like the present than to take control and be the best version of yourself. I’m fairly new to health […]