Reading Time: < 1 minuteI call it my “pseudo podcast,” another medium of providing you all with some great content. My hope for this project is to discuss mindset- and motivation-related topics in a very real, raw, and authentic manner. Tune in as I discuss the most important skill you need to possess, in order to be successful in…
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6 Ways You Are Unknowingly Sabotaging Your Workouts
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’ve been struggling to see results from your fitness program, it could be a consequence of a series of common mistakes that many beginners make when participating in an exercise program. Here are six ways you might be unknowingly sabotaging your workouts: Not getting enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep is one of…
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Fitness Secrets Revealed: Why Is Fitness Easier For Some Than Others?
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhy does fitness seem to be easier for some than others? Find out the truth in this article!
Read MoreIs Fitness Making You Selfish?
Reading Time: 3 minutesHave you ever struggled to stick with your fitness/healthy eating routine because of pressure from friends or family members? Perhaps family was visiting and you spent all of your time with them. Maybe you were at a friend’s house and felt rude if you would’ve chosen to eat something other than what was being prepared…
Read MoreBenefits of Strength Training for Women
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt is quite often that I meet with new female clients who express hesitation to begin a strength training routine, especially one that includes lifting heavy weights. Partially, this is a result of the commonly spread myth that lifting weights will make women “bulky” or “manly-looking.” Other times it is more out of a fear of…
Read MoreHow To Properly Set Fitness Goals For Maximum Success
Reading Time: 6 minutesHaving goals is of utmost importance in fitness. It’s hard work to maintain a good fitness level, and even harder to improve once you’ve lost it. Having a clear finish line can help to keep things in perspective when the going gets tough. Additionally, intention naturally precedes behavior, meaning that before we can hope to…
Read More“I Think I Can, I Think I Can”: The Ongoing Conversation In Your Head
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe all participate in an ongoing conversation in our heads. The content of this “self-talk” can make a difference in the behavior and effort level we put forward. Anytime you’ve talked yourself out of, or justified your decision to indulge in, eating a tempting food that went against your fitness goals, you were participating in…
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How NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” Got It Wrong: Why Successful Weight Loss Is Within Your Control
Reading Time: 9 minutesOne study suggests that long-term weight loss might not be possible. But, are they sharing the whole story?
Read MoreAre Your Friends Making You Fat?
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere is an often unrecognized force that has a profound effect on your fitness and health progress: your social network. Studies have shown that our social network consisting of friends, colleagues, acquaintances, and family members influence the adoption of certain health behaviors, or lack thereof, by affecting what behaviors we view as normal.1,2 This is…
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5 Steps to Successful Weight Loss
Reading Time: 9 minutesTired of spinning your wheels when it comes to weight loss? Follow these 5 steps to see permanent success.
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New Year’s Resolutions
Reading Time: 6 minutesIt’s the New Year, you’ve resolved to make improvements in your life. You want to lose weight by exercising more or eating healthier foods. If this is you, you’re in good company. Weight loss remains in the top five most popular New Year’s resolutions and often tops the list. However, only 8% of people who…
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