Lifting iron is one of those things that transcend the activity itself. It tends to worm its way into every facet of our lives, infusing us with an inner strength that we didn’t know we possessed. Many more women are venturing into the male dominated weight room, pursuing aesthetic, performance, and health goals. These women get it. You need muscle to reshape your …
Stuck in the Trap of Diet Perfection? Why All-or-Nothing Thinking is a Crutch and How to Break Free.
How many times have you thought, “I’ve already screwed up on my diet today, I might as well eat whatever I want right now and then start over tomorrow”? Instead of getting “back on track” at your very next meal, you throw in the towel for day and feel like a failure. This is an indication of All-or-Nothing thinking. An …
Build Muscle and Burn Fat While You Rest
Rest and recovery is probably the most undervalued aspect of training and fat loss. Between the breakdown of muscle tissue, the strain on the central nervous system, and the overall stress on the body and mind, rest is the best thing you can do to spur progress. We all know that muscles are broken down through activity, especially strength training. …
Be a Real Goal-Getter.
Are you stuck in a rut with your workouts? Aimlessly moving from one machine to another? Spinning your wheels and losing steam on the goals you were so excited about just a few weeks ago?“I want to lose weight for my wedding.”“I’d like to tone up my arms.”“I really need to put some muscle on.”“I just want to get healthier.”If …
Maximum Results in Minimum Time: How You Can Benefit From Shorter Workouts
What if I told you that you can get amazing results in as little as 30 minutes 3 times a week? If your response is to roll your eyes in disbelief, I don’t blame you. We’ve been bombarded by the media with promises of 6-pack abs in only 8 minutes a day, thinner thighs in just 2 weeks, and …
The Three Best Ab Exercises You’re Not Doing
Me & my dad at the Flex Lewis Classic, June 2014. Everybody wants a nice set of abs. Whether your idea of the perfect midsection is flat with just a bit of definition or a ripped six-pack, you’ve probably tried every variation of crunch and plank out there. And you’re probably bored to death of them. Meeeee too. Traditional abdominal exercises put …
Slow Progress is Still Progress
If there’s one thing I’ve learned during this whole competition thing, it’s the importance of acknowledging how far you’ve come on a regular basis. You can probably relate to all the days when I looked in the mirror, anxiously looking for a change — more definition in my abs, more “pop” to my delts, bigger glutes…. So silly, yet I …
Punch Fear in the Face
So last year I decided to do something crazy.Those who know me well know that I am as shy and introverted as they come, and I avoid the spotlight at all costs.So it makes perfect sense that I would sign up for a figure competition, right? 😉 I never imagined myself doing something of that nature. I mean, to put on …
Navigating the Temptations of Summer Barbecues
It’s the season of backyard barbecues and get-togethers featuring an abundance of adult beverages and delicious food. For someone with a goal of fat loss this can feel like a veritable minefield. Through the years, I have found what works for me and my clients. The biggest thing I do is to bring my own healthy option, so that I know …
Finding Your Fat Loss Formula
Despite what the thousands of diet and exercise books on the shelves at Barnes and Noble would lead you to believe, there’s no one right way to lose fat.There’s no magic meal plan or holy grail of workouts that will make the extra pounds just melt right off effortlessly. And no judgment here — I have been guilty of this kind …