I can't tell you how many times I am confronted with the an individual that either balks at the idea of adding 'cardio' into their life or does it but quite obviously hates every minute of it. I then, with empathy in my heart, take some time to define cardio and then explain its importance in … [Read more...]
Getting the Most from your Cardio Routine
I sit here on the gym floor about to start this post and all I can hear from behind me is a woman complaining how much she hates cardio...but I give her credit because she is really kicking it and having seen her around for the last few months I see that her body is changing and that is probably why … [Read more...]
Resistance Training for Weight Loss…and more.
When it comes to weight loss, health and overall quality of life a little weight training can go a long way. As a devout yogi I hadn't picked up a weight in years but recently I decided to give it a go and I love what it is doing for my body and soul. Not only am I getting stronger and … [Read more...]
A Meal in the Life of a Runner
Last week I talked about the importance of healthy eating if you want to not only lose weight but to be successful at running. Here is a sample meal plan for someone that consumes approximately 1800 calories per day. Combined with a regular running program this is an adequate amount of … [Read more...]
Running and Weight Loss
If you are like a large part of the part of the population today you are interested in losing weight. Whether it be 5 or 50 pounds running is an excellent way to do that. As one of the most vigorous exercises out there, running is an extremely efficient way to burn calories and … [Read more...]
Nutrition on the “Run”
Whenever someone is starting on a new exercise program one of the first questions I get is what should I eat?? And if it isn't the first question I get, it is the first question I ask...what are you eating? It often becomes an exercise unto itself, to figure out what to eat before and … [Read more...]
Bringing up the Rear
Although you sit on it every day, your behind probably doesn't get much of your attention. If you notice it at all, most likely you're complaining that it's too fat, flat, or flabby. But however you feel about your back end, the gluteals—the muscles that form the buttocks—do crucial work every day, … [Read more...]
Local vs Organic?
Such a hot debate lately! Have you thought about this? Should I buy organic, or should I buy local? How about this, do both! There is a wonderful service provided by many local organic farms, called Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Basically, you pay the farmer in … [Read more...]
No Excuses….Break Down Those Barriers to Success
When I first meet with a client I go through some standard questions with them, what is your goal, when do you want reach it, how committed are you etc. One of the most important questions I ask though is "What do you see as being a Barrier to Your Success?" If I hear the … [Read more...]
The First Month
It's been a month now that I've been using Isagenix. What a journey it's been, too! I've gone from from wanting to eat dryer lint to being perfectly satisfied eating nothing at all, and I think I've hit on just about every emotion in between, too. When I started Isagenix, I was skeptical. Then I … [Read more...]