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Eating During Exercise Prt.2

Whether you’re a “weekend warrior” trying to stay fit or an individual that has lost their way and trying to get back in the swing of things and make a lifestyle change to healthy living, what you eat can affect how you perform and your mood throughout the day. Eating right can give you the [...]

Taking Action

You say you want to look better, to feel better and maybe lose a few pounds. But what are you actually doing about it? Talking or complaining about it won’t do anything. The best thing to do is to take ACTION! Start out small, maybe getting up a little earlier in the morning to walk, [...]

Eating Before Exercise

We all wish there was just one more hour in the day to get those last minute “to do” items completed or just not feel overwhelmed. When starting on the journey of a healthy lifestyle it is important that we pay close attention to our nutrition and when we are fouling our bodies during the [...]

What’s Wrong With My Scale?

So you have decided “NOW IS THE TIME TO GET IN SHAPE” and you want to start with cardio and weight training. Or maybe you have been doing the same routine for several months and now it is time to up the intensity of your workouts, try new strength-training classes or change your routine all [...]

S.M.A.R.T Fitness Goals

Using the SMART fitness goals method you can create a system in which your fitness personal training program will seem to schedule  itself.  S – Specific Fitness Goals These goals make you ask Who, What, When, Where and Why. No matter what you might want to achieve, put this in writing so you can see [...]

Detox = Weight Loss?

Let’s start with what are Toxins?  They are chemicals known to have unfavorable effects on the human body. They can be found in food (or substances used in growing food), water and even in the air. Toxins are processed through organs like the liver and kidneys and are eliminated through perspiration, urination and bowel movements. [...]

Creating a Weight-Loss Plan

Permanent weight loss is a lifelong commitment and takes time and effort. To stay committed to your weight loss plan, you need to be focused and set goals. When you’re setting goals, think about makeing sure that your goals are SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-limited. An example of a SMART goal is aiming [...]

Got Plateau?

Almost everyone reaches a weight loss plateau at some point in their fitness lives. The plateau is a common problem among dieters and can typically be waited out. The reason is that the human body works hard to keep energy intake and output in balance. In other words, your body does not like to lose [...]

Virtual Personal Training

Virtual personal training is one of the fitness industries top five trends. And with today’s technology, the fitness industry doesn’t expect this fad to pass anytime soon and making getting in shape even easier and more convenient than ever before.  I am sure there are many reasons as to why you have not taking the [...]

Soy, GOOD or BAD…..

I have been hearing and seeing a lot of talk lately about the pros and cons of soy. Is Soy Good or Bad? A lot of the talk is around 4 major topics: 1.) anti-nutrient content, 2.) phytoestrogen content (plant compounds that mimic human estrogen- the “female” hormone) , 3.) protein quality, 4.) hazards of [...]