Motivation can be a tricky thing. It can be elusive and fleeting. Depending on a feeling of motivation to fuel you to reach your goals isn’t always the best practice. Small actions taken daily are what moves you to achieve your desired outcome. This happens by implementing daily habits and routines. Habits and routines are …
A Few of My Favorite Things Home workout gear favorites and must-haves for my online coaching program Resistance bands are my top pick. They are so versatile. They are great for activation exercises and muscle building. They are small so can go in a bag when you travel and bonus they won’t break …
I am an eternal optimist but also a realist. I exude positivity with a healthy dose of tough love and truth. It is an unlikely combo, so understandably you may be confused….so let me explain. I fully believe things can and will always get better…….. hold on though…..wait for it… here comes the realist…..the …
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6 quick strategies that help make exercise a habit Start with the 5 min rule. Commit to doing 5 mins. You will rarely stop there once you start. You can build from there. Schedule exercise like an important meeting or doctor’s appointment. Do it in the morning. There is less opportunity for …
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Don’t be a Taste-tester Everyone has their favorite holiday dish – their MUST-have to celebrate the season. With family in town and parties to attend, it’s a guarantee there will be more than average recipes to cook and meals to prepare. While it’s good to test flavor, keep taste-testing at a minimum, as calories can …
I’m sure you have heard a thing or two about mindfulness and its benefits. It’s become a pretty hip topic…and for good reason. The benefits of mindfulness are far reaching, and we are really only beginning to understand them as a society. Mindfulness education and trainings are popping up in schools and the workplace. Prisons …
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‘Tis the season to be stressed to the max …but it doesn’t have to be that way. December tends to be over the top, if you let it. From being over-indulgent and over-scheduled to the never ending to-do lists and parties, it’s tempting to let yourself go. However, with just a few tweaks you can …
Mobility and flexibility are key components to a holistic, total body fitness regime. Making time to give attention to this area has incredible impact on both body and the mind. It’s really easy to bail out at the end of class or a workout and head straight to the shower thinking you don’t have time …
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Muscles – Get to know ‘em, love ‘em, and grow ‘em!! Our bodies are comprised of 3 types of muscle: Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth. Over half our body weight consists of muscle (give or take). Right now I want to focus on skeletal muscle. There are approximately 600 different skeletal muscles in your body. That’s …
I’m gonna give you the cliffnotes version of Metabolism 101. So there is a ton of info out there and it can be kinda tricky deciphering the lingo in addition to knowing who and what to believe. Each time you eat or drink something, enzymes in the body’s cells break down the food and convert …