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…
Well it’s official. Summer is here in AZ and it’s HOT! If you’re like most of us, you are either getting out of town and headed to the beach, you’re staying in AZ and getting to the lakes, or you’re finding some time to get out to the pool(under the only shade tree available)! No matter your destination, if you’re outside, you’ll…
Are you new to working out and not sure what kind of cardio is best for you? Is long duration steady cardio, HIIT(High Intensity Interval Training) or a combination of both best for you? If you aren’t sure what HIIT is or why it would benefit you by incorporating it into your workout, this blog is for you! We’ll cover both types…
Summer Is Here! You are getting ready to hit the beach, go to the pool, travel outdoors, wear a swimsuit, and throw on shorts to grab some sun…then you look down, catch your reflection, or see a picture and don’t love the way you look or feel. It happens to a lot of us. Whether…