Who Designs Your Training Plan?
I went to my first ever live musical at High Point University it was epic! Axel and Kenna, my kids were super excited and long story short we had a great time. Now, I have a question for you. Would you let your 3 year old do their own makeup? I am guessing your answer is, “No!” First, what 3 year old wears makeup? Second, it would look like a 3 year old did their own make up...
In 2nd Grade I Weighed 225 lbs…
In life, it often seems more comfortable to try to avoid difficult situations. And here's the thing, we all know that difficult situations will come up. It's a part of life that is inevitable. And we have a choice, we can either take on the difficult situation or we can avoid it and flee from it. It should go without saying that avoiding or fleeing a difficult situation is rarely the right thing to do. I was a prime example of this in regards to my weight. You see, in 2nd grade I was 225 lbs, then I quite getting on...
Tired? Suffering From Adrenal Fatigue? My Top 5 Tips To Overcome!
To treat adrenal fatigue you need to focus on making changes to your diet and lifestyle. If you just have minor adrenal fatigue you can likely fix the problem merely by focusing on your diet and lifestyle. You can expect to feel better in about six to nine months. However, if you suffer from moderate to severe adrenal fatigue it can take anywhere from 12 to 24 months, sometimes longer. A great resource can be found at drjockers.com, on this link it lists 25 ways you can combat adrenal fatigue. I suggest you check it out. I'm just going to...
Allison Quick Success Story
This weeks client success story is about a new comer named Allison. Allison sought me out because she was sick of feeling heavy, tired, and bloated. Allison knows what to do, when she had a training partner she got into really good shape and was eating really well. However, once her friend stopped, Allison ended up stopping too. It is hard to stay motivated by yourself when no one is keeping you accountable. Allison recognized this fact and sought me out. After learning about her past and accessing her movements I recommended she see me once a week. I would also...
Troi’s Success Story!
This week has been a whirlwind so I will try and keep this short. Our client success story of the week will be about Troi (I love the name and the way it is spelled). Troi has been training with me since February bless her heart ;-). Troi has been through 3.5 training programs with me. To say she is dedicated is a HUGE understatement! Troi hated the idea of exercising, but she wanted to lose weight for her upcoming marriage. Plus, Troi was realistic, she started training for her wedding day almost a year in advance, which is really smart! Troi...
Will I Really Lose Weight If I Take The Stairs?
In a world where everyone is super busy Colin Boreham, professor of at the University College Dublin Institute for Sports and Health states, “ stair climbing is one of the few everyday activities at a moderate to high intensity that one can do surreptitiously without having to change, you don’t need special equipment or look foolish.” In short, yes, taking the stairs can help you lose weight. The benefits are numerous. It’s time efficient. You can do it in 10 minutes sometimes less. It's convenient. You can spread it out throughout your day and you can do it in small...
Three-Step Strategy To Overcome Your Food Addiction And Get Into Smaller Jeans.
As promised the second part to, “Why saying, ‘No’ to chocolate cookies is so hard.” I will just get to the point today ;-). There is a three-step strategy to overcome your food addiction and get into the smaller jeans. Stop. Stopping isn't magical, it's not pretty, but it is simple. You must stop consuming the foods that are impeding you from getting what you really want. Basically, this means you need to stop eating whatever food you're addicted to, such as chocolate chip cookies, pizza, ice cream, etc. I mention these because they hit pretty close to home. This...
Tasmin’s Success Story, from 29.6% body fat to 23.4%
Today’s client success story is all about Tasmin ;-)! Tasmin sought me out because she wanted to lose some weight and tone up. Tasmin was fairly active but had some habits that were not helping her lose weight (lots of snacking) and she wasn’t doing any strength training, which makes toning up pretty difficult. When I first met with Tasmin she said she did not want to log calories, which makes losing weight hard, it's like trying to play darts with your eyes closed, hard and dangerous lol. I expressed my concerns and said that was fine we could try the...
Reading Is Like Lifting Weights For Your Brain ;-)!
This week’s challenge is near and dear to my heart. But sadly, it wasn’t until I went to graduate school that I truly appreciated it...
Kaitlyn Down 42.2 lbs
Kaitlyn down -42.2 lbs! Today our client success story is all about Kaitlyn! Kaitlyn sought me out after she had stopped losing weight on her own. That being said, Kaitlyn is extremely bright, she pretty much knew what she needed to do in regards to her eating habits she just needed some extra accountability. However, Kaitlyn was afraid she would lose her shape ;-). She wanted to make her waist smaller but keep her booty as well as not get “man” muscles. In short, she was a perfect candidate for the Better Booty, Tighter Tummy 12 Week Program. I am happy to...