Having a “Bad” Day? Maybe, this isn’t your “Best” week, month, and year. No Matter what “down” time you’re having, YOU do have the power to turn it around. I know something’s are easier to overcome than others, but my hope is after reading this blog you will feel better equipped to move on. Watch…
Let’s talk about something we all do. That’s right. Let’s talk about poop! While this is not necessarily a “fun” topic, it is one we need to address. The reality is more than 40 million American adults report they are constipated or just not “regular”. While we all may have a different idea of what…
As a fitness professional, I can’t tell you how many people I’ve heard say “I want to lose weight”. Year after year, millions of people will claim, “This is the Year” to lose weight. Little do they know, they should focus more on fat loss and waist measurement more than weight. The Optimal body fat percentage…
Carbohydrates have been a hot topic when it comes to nutrition for quite some time. From Atkins to Keto to carb cycling and in between, people often times ask “are carbs bad?” I feel it’s best we discuss what carbohydrates are and why they are important. Carbohydrates (carbs) are the main source of energy for…
By now, you’ve probably heard a number of people talk about their metabolism and how it’s either slow (because they feel their age has really impacted) or maybe you have the friend that feels they have a fast metabolism and they can eat whatever they want. Either way, for our purposes we are going to…
I know. I know. We’re already more than a few weeks into the new year and so many of you set New Year’s Resolutions and you’re either excited about how well you’re doing or you’re feeling a little less than stellar because you have fallen short on your initial goal(s). If you’re looking for a…
In a study done at the American Heart Association’s Joint Hypertension researches found men and women with high blood pressure reduced the need for Antihypertensive medications within 16 weeks after making lifestyle changes. The study’s author, Alan Hinderliter, M.D. associate professor of medicine at University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill notes: “Lifestyle modifications, including…
Researchers at Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that children are 75% less likely to develop obesity when mothers stick to the following five healthy habits. Exercise regularly Eating a healthy diet Keeping a healthy body weight Drinking alcohol only in moderation Not smoking This study looked at children between the ages…
So, you’re thinking, “why start exercising now?” Or maybe you’ve been exercising, but with all the events, meetings, etc.. You feel you should just take off the rest of the year and start back up in January. Before you decide to blow off the rest of the year, I want you to take a few…
The holiday season is in full swing. No matter what religion you may be (or maybe you don’t have one), statistics show this time of year is more stressful than most other times. While I cannot take the stress away from you, I can give you great tips to help you manage your stress and…