We have all heard (at least once) that exercise is important and we should find the time do get it in. Unfortunately, for many of us, minutes run into hours, hours into days, days to weeks and so on. All the while, we have not made the time to exercise. To those in this predicament…
Those of you who have either a family or a significant other may be looking to change your “unhealthy” ways, but not sure if they will or if they’ll be supportive. I’d like to first state, if you’re not happy with your current fitness and nutrition, make the change! I know it’s “easier” when your…
So you’re ready to dial in your nutrition and start losing body fat, gaining muscle, feel better, look better, be stronger, and overcome an illness…. Whatever your goal may be there are so many different “diets” out there it is hard to decide which one is best. The following are some of the more common…
For many of us, we’re running around day-to-day trying to keep our head above water. Unfortunately, our eating can fall by the wayside. “I’m too busy”. “I’m not hungry in the morning”. “I forgot to eat”. “I will eat next meal.” Are just a few excuses we make to justify our lack of commitment to…
Summer is over. Well, for some of us, anyway. Vacations and late nights are being replaced with school bags and schedules! I realize not everyone reading this has children and/or children in school, but with summer comes days of us feeling less likely to work as hard as the fall season. Those of us that…
Artificial Sweeteners have been around for decades and often touted as a “healthy” substitute for sugar. Most individuals choose a non-caloric artificial sweetener over sugar to lose weight. Sugar spikes your insulin levels, which can lead to weight gain and/or metabolic syndrome if over consumed. The American Cancer Society found that users gained more weight after using…
Are you a female? Have you gone through menopause? Are you going through menopause? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to take the time and read this article as one in every twoCaucasian women in the US will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in her lifetime. According to the U.S. Department of Health and…
Often times when people think of getting fit, they think about dropping body fat, weight loss and getting physically stronger. Unfortunately, many of us don’t take the time to strengthen our minds (which in my opinion along with our heart is the most important muscle in the body). As a fitness, nutrition and healthy lifestyle…
Ok, so you have the lower half dialed in or you are working on it! Also, you may have skipped it all together since it will be under water and you aren’t concerned about it… (We can talk about that later!) Either way, we can move on to the Upper body. Having a strong upper body is not just great for aesthetics, but…
Recently I had the honor to be on Channel AZ 3TV with Miss Arizona USA Nicole Smith. We covered staying on track while traveling. Miss Arizona USA Nicole Smith will soon be traveling and staying in a hotel for 2 weeks prior to the biggest event of her pageant life! Now I know not all…