A 10,000 Steps a Day Step Goal Isn’t Important
Those of you who know me, know that I love getting my step target in almost every day. In fact, I will march behind the couch for twenty minutes while watching TV at night if I’m behind my target, which is actually above 10,000 steps a day. This is why you may be...
The Hidden Hazards of Liquid Calories and Their Health Impact
Liquid calories refer to the calories that come from beverages rather than solid food. Many beverages, including sodas, fruit juices, energy drinks, and alcoholic beverages, contain the majority of their calories from sugars and fats. These calories contribute to your...
Want a Convenient and Effective Fitness Program?
One-on-one personal training is an effective, personalized approach to fitness that will teach you techniques proven to maximize results while preventing injury. You will gain the confidence needed to tone up and strengthen your body so that you are efficiently and...
How to Reach Your New Year’s Resolution
Did you know, 80% of people abandon their new year's resolutions by Valentine's Day?!? So what's the point, why worry about goal setting if you're just going to give up on it a few weeks later? Because having a goal to work towards versus just blindly moving about, is...
How To Create More Happy Moments
Happiness is so crucial to our health and well being. It's important to spend time on a regular basis, reflecting on what makes us the happiest. What was your favorite day, hour or moment over this past year? How did this experience make you feel? How can you recreate...
Can I Exercise my Way Out of Overindulging?
With a 'normal' holiday season finally upon us this year, I'm sure your calendar is getting packed with calorie filled social events. Let's face it, overindulging at the many holiday parties you attend will be easy. This is a good time to remind ourselves that as...
What Can we Learn From our Pets?
Those of you who know me, know that I'm a huge animal lover! Our 2 dogs, Scrappy and Milo, are a big part of my life. I spend a lot of time with them, and have learned quite a bit from them. We can all learn from our pets when we take the time to pay attention to...
Equipment You Don’t Need in Your Home Gym
A lot of people are currently assessing whether they want to keep their home gyms, or start up again with a fitness chain. There are definitely pros and cons to either option. If you would like to keep your home gym, but just clean it up a bit, here are a few pieces...
Stop Misery in its Tracks
Winter is only around the corner now, and a lot of us are starting to feel down right miserable. This year, stop your misery in its tracks, before it grows. Control your negative thinking. This quote resonates with me because it emphasizes the importance and power of...
Here’s How to Get the Best Results From Exercise
People ask me all the time, "What is the most important factor is to get results from exercise?" Is it the actual fitness move you do?Does the intensity you put into the workout matter most?Is duration of each session the key consideration? The answer is, yes all of...
What’s the Best Way to Break a Bad Habit?
I've talked a lot about strategies to build up your good habits, but what if you have a bad habit that you want to curb? What's the best way to break a bad habit? With the calorie-laden patio season in full swing, now is a great time to discuss this topic. Here are 2...
How Can I Limit my Eating Out Occasions?
Since the pandemic, most of the places I've eaten out at, have increased their prices by at least 30%! I'm sure you've experienced this as well. It is very easy now to spend $30 for a lunch out. Dinners with one glass of wine are often over $70. If you eat out only...