This last weekend I kind of ate a lot…like Axel my son lol.
This is a confession of Kellen Lake recovering binge eater, also personal trainer :-). So, this last weekend I had french toast, with syrup, and no, not the sugar free syrup, the full sugar syrup with artificial butter flavoring. Yes, terrible choice by me. Feel free to judge and condemn me :-). I also later had ice cream cake, two servings of it, it was delicious. It was the same recipe that my mom used to make when I was a kid. There's a layer of homemade fudge, a layer of cookies and cream ice cream, and then a layer of crunched...
Did you know Daylight Savings Time Can Help You Lose Weight?
I Hate Daylight Savings Time…Does That Sound Like You Too? As many of you know, or at least I hope most of you know :-), this Sunday we change our clocks because of daylight savings time. Most everyone in the United States will move their clocks forward one hour, which results in more Daylight at the end of each and every day. If you are like most people, this spring forward tradition comes with a touch of dread and agony. it basically means we get one less hour of sleep :-(. However, you can take advantage of this time change and use...
I looked so good a few years ago…
The other day I got a text from a client. It was a picture of what she looked like 2 years ago. In the picture she was thin and smiling proudly. In the text she stated that she wanted to look just like she looked in that picture. I get texts and listen to stories like this often. People often talk about how they looked in high school or a few year ago when they were thinner. The thing is back in the “Good Ole Days” 9 times outta 10 their environment and mindset were different. If your environment is wrong, if your...
70 lbs down…Congrats Jana!
Today I would like to celebrate Jana : )! Jana has slowly, but surely been losing weight. To date she has lost 70 lbs : ). Has it been easy? Jana would say, “No.” but she would also say it is worth it and the process is simple. What makes Jana special, what is Jana’s secret to success? She decided to take control of her own health, she realized that nobody was going to do it for her and that she had to do it for her. Jana wanted to be the best version of herself and as such she realized she...
Food, Is It Good or Evil? Are You Focused On Emotions Or Actions?
Trick question, food is amoral, it isn’t good or evil. [embed]https://youtu.be/Thu4GvYWYTs[/embed] Nothing that you consume is good or evil. You will not forfeit your soul if you eat X or if you eat Y (Vegans may disagree). You should not have a “morality” mindset with food or even fat-loss. When you think this way, you are letting your emotions drive you and emotions can be very fickle. The proper mindset instead focuses on actions, not emotions. Actions are controlled by you, and you can perform actions, regardless of how you feel. Having an action mindset is looking at your food and/or food...
The Mission is a fit and fabulous YOU! The process is a customized exercise plan.
The “Best” Recipe For A Pancake This week we went to church at Mercy Hill and Pastor Andrew told a story about making pancakes. I thought the story was pretty funny and I think it relates well to the fitness world. [embed]https://youtu.be/ImkHtFkzq4E[/embed] This is the story. Pastor Andrew wanted to create tradition in his family. So he talked with his wife and the tradition is going to be making a pancake breakfast on Saturday mornings. I think that is a great idea, cuz let's face it, pancakes are pretty simple the recipe is simple, mixing the batter is simple. In my, opinion it's a...
You can feel sore tomorrow or you can feel sorry tomorrow. You choose. – unknown
[embed]https://youtu.be/MqUogDozx8o[/embed] You can feel sore tomorrow or you can feel sorry tomorrow. You choose. - unknown Have you ever told yourself that you are going to lose weight and get fit in time for spring, only to be frustrated when warm weather rolls around? I get it. It’s easy to hide behind fall and heavy winter clothes, but when the mercury starts climbing, the clothes get lighter and we can’t hide anymore : (. Then we start to say….“Why didn’t I start working out weeks ago?” we ask ourselves. “If only I had started sooner!” Regret Proof Your Deadline! "A Year From Now, You Wish...
3 Steps To Reduce Stress AND Drop The Muffin Top
Stress Slowing You Down? It Is Keeping Beth Down So, back in the day when Axel was an infant he scratched Beth’s eye...
What’s The Big Deal With A Massage?
Why get a Massage? Series 1 of 3 (Surprise on day 3) Some of you probably just spit out your Cheerios, which you shouldn't be eating anyways, too many fast acting carbs/sugars :-). You're probably shaking your head and thinking, “What in the world is wrong with Kellen Lake? Doesn’t he know massages are awesome? Actually, I do know massages are absolutely epic and I love them! I think everyone should be able to get a massage. In short, I agree with you, calm down :-). However...
Your Good Ol’ Boring Liver
The Liver? I know you're super excited about today's topic :-). After all, everyone is talking about the liver and how important it is right? Ok...