If you live alone or with folks who do not share your dietary preferences and/or requirements, it can seem daunting to always cook for one person. Most items at a grocery store are more expensive when purchased in single-serve, and throwing away food is never good! But it IS possible to cook wholesome,…
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So many people bust their butt at the gym, and undo it all when they get home by making horrible nutritional choices. Eating too much, too little, or eating foods that don’t benefit the body are all huge roadblocks on the path to getting fit. I could sugar coat things (no pun intended) but…
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If you’re up at 2am, surfing the internet or scrolling through your Facebook feed, this blog is most definitely for you. Read it all and then GO TO SLEEP!! If you’re reading this in the middle of the day or as you unwind after work, see if you identify with any of it and…
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There are many reasons why a person may not have access to lots of workout equipment: no gym membership, lots of traveling, lack of gym near home/work, etc. No matter the reason, lack of workout equipment does not have to be a reason to miss a workout. Most people resort to cardiovascular training if…
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Have you ever wondered what athletes do in the minutes and seconds leading up to their matches or games? What runs through a person’s head causing him or her to create laser focus & unbreakable concentration, while simultaneously quelling fear, anxiety and the distraction of a crowd or opponent? What makes it possible…
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If you’re reading this blog, you have (or are trying to have) an interest in eating healthy, exercising, maintaining a healthy & balanced lifestyle, or all three! Trying to incorporate this into one’s life is no easy thing; it does not take long to understand that it can be EXPENSIVE!! It is NO coincidence…
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1. Pack your gym bag the night before: Whether you are an early morning exerciser, or you hit the gym right after work, packing your bag the night before will save time and a potential gym disaster (read: forgetting a sports bra, or bringing 2 left shoes). Pack the night before, and you’ll “grab &…
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Exercise burnout is a term I hear all the time amongst colleagues and clients. I hear stories of folks who have been going to the gym; doing their routine day in and day out, over and over, and are getting quite sick and tired of it. The pleasure and satisfaction once gleaned from pumping iron,…
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A few thoughts on the “last 5 pounds” If you have ever been on a diet (STOP right now if you are!) or tried to lose weight, you know about the famous and dreaded “last five pounds”. They are the five measly, yet seemingly impossible, obstacles between you and your goal weight. For some,…
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“What is the best way to lose fat?” This is, without a doubt, the most frequently asked question around any gym or health club. Maybe you’ve asked this question to yourself, friends, or a personal trainer over the years. Perhaps you’ve wondered the answer to this question, but haven’t wanted to ask out loud. Well,…
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