“Mom, can I get this muffin?” Per usual, Starbucks was overcrowded and I was fiending for a coffee. This little girl and her four friends were standing between my next caffeine fix and me. This girl couldn’t have been more than twelve years old, so it struck me when she followed her begging with “But Mooooom, I will run a …
The Difference Between Fat loss vs. Weight Loss – It’s Not What You Think
Recently, one of my online coaching clients checked in to tell me about his progress. Training sessions? Check! Eating better? Check! Sleeping more? Check! From a behavioral and training standpoint, he was kicking ass. Yet, he lamented that he still wasn’t losing weight. His dilemma got me thinking. Why wasn’t he losing weight if he appeared to do everything I was …
A Newbie’s Guide To Crushing It At the Gym
The gym can be a scary beast if you’re new to exercise or coming back to the gym after a long hiatus. The foolish man dives right in without a program, without guidance and just ‘wings it.’ Know what happens to that person? Injuries, boredom, plateaus and failure. If you’re a gym and strength training newbie, just follow my guide …
5 Sexy Truths About Exercise Intensity
There was a time when my workout regimen lacked intensity. Long and steady runs, two-a-days and back-to-back classes were the norm. To other gym goers, I was ‘hardcore,’ and I had the abs to prove it (Note: You don’t need to workout for hours to look ripped. You need to lift heavy and eat clean. Period.) But as my goals …
4 Tips for a fun & effective indoor cycling workout
Indoor cycling class is a fun way to get an energizing cardiovascular workout, build endurance and power. Yet, I often see riders come in and not fully maximize their time spent on the bike. Poor form, low resistance, texting (um, rude!), chit-chatting with your bestie or simply not following the instructor’s directions can all contribute to a less effective workout. …
My Secret Sauce To a Healthy Weight: Meal Preparation
You want to look good, don’t you? Of course you do! You also want to feel good, right? What about look good, feel good, and do it all guilt-free? Yes, my friends, this is possible with the right nutrition and training plan! Lots of times I meet people looking to lose weight or get lean but they lack a solid …
Top 5 ways to sabotage your weight loss results
Every once in a while I meet someone struggling to get ripped, lose 10lbs or get rid of flab in [Insert desired body part here] despite hours at the gym. Internally, I sigh and think ‘ok, here we go…’ because 9 times out of 10 self sabotage is the ultimate reason they’re not getting the results they want. Here are …
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