When it comes to losing weight, we tend to rely on a few tried-and-true tactics. And whether or not they actually work for us, we keep going back to them and blame ourselves when things go south, for our inability to stick with them properly and ultimately get the results that we want. This is when it helps to look …
Try This: Cardio & Abs Pick ’em Workout
If you’re bored with your usual workout and want to not have to think too hard about which exercises and rep scheme to use, try this approach. This is something I did with my bootcamps from time to time. It’s even more fun with a partner! Click here to get the printable PDF >>> Cardio & Abs Pick’em Workout …
2 Simple and Easy Ways to Jump Start a Healthy Lifestyle (No Gym Membership Required)
Two of the easiest ways to get started with a healthier lifestyle don’t require going on a diet or getting a gym membership. 1. Load up your plate with half veggies and half whatever you want. So, yeah, if you want 2 or 3 slices of pizza, you better have an equal amount of veggies on the side. …
There’s no Such Thing as an Overnight Success: Why Habits are Your Best Bet for Lasting Results
We often make the mistake of thinking change has to happen overnight. We think we must be perfect all the time or it doesn’t count and we have to start all over. This all-or-nothing mindset just leaves us struggling. It adds to our frustration. It makes us think that we’ll never be successful, so why even try?And so the cycle …
Motivation is a Skill: 1 Simple Step to Stay on Track
When it comes to motivation, I’m just like anyone else.There are many a day when I lament my lack of motivation to do something – go to the gym, get outside for a walk, finish a blog post, do the dishes. Some of these are random and transient, and are no big deal – I get over it enough to be …
Your Business is Your Business: How to Avoid the Comparison Game [ Guest Post ]
Today’s post comes from my good friend and fellow fit pro, Kate Whetsel of Real Life Fit by Kate.Mindset is such an important part of life and any form of transformation or change. If we are continually plagued by self-doubt, low self-esteem, and inconsistency, we’ll never reach our full potential (nor have any fun doing it). And when we …
3 Dangerous Words That Threaten Your Success
“What the Hell, it’s Friday.”“What the heck, it’s the holidays” “I screwed up my diet, so now I might as well enjoy myself.” “Aaahhhh…What the eff, it’s my best friend’s birthday.” Do these sound familiar? We’ve all been there. Throwing caution or common sense to the wind, and giving in to temptation or pleasure. Instant gratification based on the …
Never Miss Another Workout: 5 Simple Ways to Create Accountability
Any new endeavor requires a shit ton of consistency and hard work, yet we can still struggle with implementation. We try to build healthy habits to achieve our goals and maintain them for the long-term versus a short-term crash diet.We know what to do, now we need to figure out how to do it. And even though we know how finicky …
You Have the Power: Embracing the Suck.
Why is it so hard? We have all thought those words on numerous occasions in all different kinds of contexts. I know I have. Whether it’s dieting, exercising, looking for a new job, getting through organic chemistry, or learning to drive, it’s always harder than we think or expect. Or maybe we knew intellectually it would be difficult, …
Incorporating Cardio into Your Smart Weight Loss Plan
Cardio is typically lauded as the best way to lose weight. Need to lose body fat? Run. Hit a plateau? Run more. Still not seeing results fast enough? Run even more. It’s easy to think that more exercise equals more results. This isn’t always the case. After a certain point, there’s diminishing returns on your efforts. You …