Happy Independence Day! It’s Day 4 of 31 Days of Fat Loss. Let’s talk cocktails. It can be tough to navigate summer parties while maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and it can feel like it’s way too easy to “undo” all your hard work in one day. One thing that helps me is to moderate my alcohol intake. At my in-law’s …
Day 3 of 31 Days of Fat Loss: Managing Expectations
It’s Day 3 of 31 Days of Fat Loss! Time to talk about expectations on your health and fitness journey. It’s easy to get sucked into the trap of high expectations. To expect the so-called “typical” fat loss result of ½-2 pounds lost per week (or more!). To expect linear progress. Unfortunately, that’s not how it always works. In fact, …
No Gym? No Problem [Building a Home Gym Without Breaking the Bank]: Day 2 of 31 Days of Fat Loss
It’s Day 2 of 31 Days of Fat Loss, and today we’re talking about getting the tools you need to get the most out of your workouts without having to leave the house. You may think that the best road to getting the body you want will be to fork over a pretty penny each month for a …
Day 1 of 31 Days of Fat Loss: I Like Big Glutes & I Cannot Lie [OMG, Becky]
Happy July! Has this year just flown by or what?!? Today is a very special day, as it marks Day 1 of 31 Days of Fat Loss. Everything you need to know to lose body fat, sculpt a rockin’ bod, and feel great in the process. Each day will cover a different theme: mindset, nutrition, habits, workouts, fit tips, recipes …
Even Coaches Need Coaching [Why Being Humbled Every Once in a While Can Be a Good Thing]
The teacher has become the student. Learning new skills is never easy, and sometimes we feel a natural, unbidden resistance towards being told what to do. Or is it just me? 😉 I am a natural-born rebel. Even when I know it’s good for me, I still feel a bit defensive in that kind of situation. I don’t know why. …
10 Super Simple Things You Can Do Right Now to Boost Your Health & Feel Better
Sometimes the best way to start taking charge of your health is to start small. Change even just one thing at a time, no matter how minor it may seem. Small changes, over time, can lead to big results. Smart choices lead to more smart choices. And you only need a few minutes to do something good for your body …
The Number One Thing That’s Sabotaging Your Results [and What to do About It]
Did you know that we make approximately 250 food decisions every day? Imagine the amount of willpower required to make all those healthy choices! So many of those decisions are made by habit and influenced by environmental aspects, like the size of the plate or package or whether we’re eating alone or with others. The good news is, we can relearn …
10 Fantastically Fat Loss-Friendly Snacks
When it comes to eating for fat loss, picking your snacks isn’t always easy (or tasty). What’s the first thing that comes to mind? Dry rice cakes? Bland oatmeal? Tuna straight from the can? Bleh. No thank you. Fortunately, you don’t need to suffer on a fat loss nutrition plan. You can enjoy and feel satisfied by your meals, leading …
Driven to Distraction: Why You’re Not Getting the Results You Want.
I have this annoying habit that drives my poor patient husband nuts. When we go shopping — doesn’t matter where: grocery store, mall, Target — I’m quickly distracted by every little new thing I see. Meanwhile, my hubby is already 10-20 yards away, usually unaware that I’m no longer right behind him. Doesn’t even matter that we may be crunched for …
How I Finally Learned to Not Give a F*ck About my Cellulite.
Ever have one of those moments when you’re looking at a photo or video of yourself and you catch something that makes you cringe a little inside? I had one of those moments just the other day when I was editing some short exercise videos for my YouTube channel. In one, I was doing pull-ups wearing a new pair of …