CrossFit can be an intense and challenging workout program, but is it for beginners? YES! In fact, CrossFit can be an excellent way to introduce yourself to a variety of exercises and movements while receiving guidance and support from a qualified coach. With patience and consistency, beginners can successfully navigate CrossFit and achieve their fitness [...]
Let's double down on the one thing that will help you move the needle forward in a BIG WAY…It’s taking PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY (aka practicing resilience, mental toughness, or whatever you want to call it)! These actions will step up your self-care game AND help you reach (& exceed) your health/fitness goals. 8 Ways to Own Your Outcome/Practice [...]
Do you have junk food cravings? Let's talk about how to stop snacking on junk You know what we're talking about… you’re sitting at your desk at 2 p.m. and suddenly ALL you can think about are chocolate chip cookies. Or you’re watching TV at night and feel the ice cream or chips in the [...]
Ever feel like you’re “eating perfectly” but still not losing weight? So what's going on when weight loss doesn't happen? It’s possible. But it’s not what happens most often. Usually, there are one of two things going on: Problem #1: You’re eating more than you realize. Problem #2: What you think is [...]
Twenty-five years ago, there was plenty of skepticism about protein. Such as "is much protein dangerous"? After all, bodybuilders ate lots of it—and they experimented with all kinds of “questionable” things. Plus, the late 1990s ushered in the rise of high-protein diets for weight loss—an approach many health experts then labeled as “unsafe.” Over the years, [...]
We’re getting a little personal today, but were gonna talk about the link between posture and digestion. We just can’t talk about core strength without today’s topic: digestion! You might not realize it, but your posture (and core strength) have a HUGE impact on how you digest your food. Here’s how: [...]
The truth about losing belly fat is that it can seriously impact your health. We’ve all seen magazine and internet articles with titles like this: “The 5-Second Flat Belly Trick!” Or: “6 Days to a Six-Pack!” But here’s the truth: Belly fat isn’t eradicated quickly, nor is being “totally shredded” [...]
Newsflash! It's possible to meal prep if you hate leftovers. Tell me if you can relate…a lot of people tell us one of the reasons they don’t meal prep is because either they or someone in their home won’t eat leftovers. Understandable! But guess what? It’s still possible to get all of the time-saving and stress-busting [...]
If you're like a lot of people, you may be wondering how to get the results that you want. When people talk about their health and fitness goals, generally, they say things like: ⚖️ I want to lose 20 pounds. 🧘🏻 I want to be less stressed. 🏃🏾♀️ I want to be stronger. These [...]
Do you need more protein as you get older? This is a question we are asked often. Let's dive in. There is a common idea that as we age we need to make drastic changes to our nutrition. We've seen ideas floating around the internet that you HAVE to give up carbs, take up [...]