Part of the problem of an exercise program is getting started. Then a close second is sticking to it. Especially at first your exercise routine needs to be easy for you. Did you create or grab an exercise program that you actually wanted to stick to? Many people find working out boring and simply lose interest, especially if they don't see quick results. The simplest way to stick to an exercise routine is to find something you enjoy doing. But you could be forcing other issues as … [Read more...]
Supplements I’m Using and Why
Weight loss is personal and women feel differently about how to attack it. Some like to keep it quit and are able to do the work on their own with amazing results. Some need to shout it from the rooftops and have everyone help them. Take a wild guess at which one I am? lol I started running regularly again a couple of weeks ago when my surgeon gave me the ok and have been doing a plank challenge until I have approval for full ab workouts. I finished my 24-day Jumpstart over the holidays in … [Read more...]
3 Tips To Change Your Diet
You can work your ass off and not lose a pound if your diet doesn't change. Believe me, I have done it. I trained for a half marathon and managed to put 5 pounds on because of my poor food choices. WHO DOES THAT?! If you are looking to lose weight your diet is more important than you can imagine. When you are on a calorie deficit you need all of those calories to count. That nutrition is fueling your body for recovery as you workout and keeping your body going through the daily … [Read more...]
Plateau or Complacency?
I've seen my share of plateau's as a personal trainer, coach, athlete and my personal routine. Hitting the wall with your times, weight loss, or fitness numbers. But, the majority of them have never actually been a plateau. It's more about complacency. A plateau means that you are working your plan exactly as it's written. You are following your food and fitness plan to a "T" and you are pushing yourself each and every workout. After 6-8 weeks you will find that workout has gotten too easy. … [Read more...]
Top 3 Diet Excuses
First, let me make sure we have the same concept of the word diet. The original definition of the diet as read on dictionary.com is: food and drink considered in terms of its qualities, composition, and it's effects on health This means, it's simply the food you eat and what it is made of. Your daily diet is just writing down what you eat and finding out what nutrients are in it. That simple. I'm not talking about you "going" on a diet or fad diets. The word diet has negative vibes now which … [Read more...]