With Thanksgiving now behind us and more holidays in the recent future, it is time to do some reflecting and planning! Reflection: How well did you do with portion control? Did you find time to exercise? Are you still celebrating the holiday by eating leftovers and sitting around? I myself am a big fan of…
You’ve most likely heard “Don’t skip breakfast, it’s the most important meal of the day” or maybe you’ve heard “breakfast breaks the fast your body is experiencing from not eating throughout the night”. There may even be some of you who don’t eat breakfast and you don’t understand all the hype. Typically breakfast is the…
The holiday season is upon us and with that comes sugar, alcohol, and parties, oh my! I hope that after reading this, you realize the importance of being mindful with what you’re eating and making sure you take the time to exercise. This article is not about restricting or over training. Moderation is key, and…
While we’ve all heard that exercise is an important element of breast cancer prevention, it is also beneficial during and after treatment. Read more to see how this NASM Certified Personal Trainer was touched by a very special client on this family journey. My name is Scott Keppel and I am the husband to one…
It seems to be a recent hot topic! A number of restaurants and even store bought food advertise gluten free options and a number of people are claiming to be gluten intolerant. While many people do have intolerance to gluten (those with Celiac disease), there are a number of people who do not. I, however,…
Many of us have heard to cut carbs to lose weight. Several of us have heard, it’s not carbs; it’s fats you should limit. Often time’s protein gets a pass and “diets” are not going into too much detail as to how much and/or when you should consume protein. “Nutrition experts recommend that protein accounts…
“Carbs are bad”, “I don’t eat carbs”, “Carbs will make you fat”! Have you ever said or heard one of these phrases? Chances are you’ve heard someone say something along these lines and you most likely have as well. Before we get into are low carb diets healthy, I feel we need to first discuss…
I get it. You’re tired. Maybe you’re physically tired. Maybe you’re mentally tired. You may be “over” the fact the scale is not moving as much as you’d like; you’re not making the strength gains you want or any number of disappointments. You figure, “what the heck, I might as well not work out and/or…
Bethany Christiansen My goal is to help empower you to become the strongest, best, and most confident version of yourself. As a young woman and mom to a toddler, I know the challenges I have faced over the years struggling with self-image, self-confidence, insecurities, and both inner and physical strength. Finding yourself again after having…
Hey Sugar! No, I’m not calling you sugar… I’m talking about the “sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink.” Now that we know what we’re talking about, let’s look at the effects sugar has on our body…