I’m not perfect. I trip over everything, spill my drinks, break stuff (including my french press this morning, waaahhh!), I fall going *up* the stairs, forget things (even if I was just told 20 seconds ago), walk into signs (this really did happen and I almost knocked myself unconscious), I’m crap at keeping in touch with friends and family, …
6 Counterintuitive Strategies for Fast and Lasting Weight Loss
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 …
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 …
5 Things You *DON’T* Need to Lose Weight & the One Thing That You Do
The health and fitness industry can be so confusing. There’s no shortage of workouts, diets, and opinions on how best to lose weight in the fastest manner possible. From low fat to low carb, Paleo to Veganism, from P90X to CrossFit, kettlebells to interval training, everybody’s got an answer. It’s so overwhelming, and we can find ourselves oscillating …
8 Common Fat Loss Beliefs That Are Actually Complete Bullshit (Part 1)
I like to tell it like it is with my clients. I don’t believe in sugar-coating anything, especially if it only keeps someone struggling longer. And I’m constantly on the search for new information to keep my health and fitness knowledge up to snuff. I would rather find out that I’m wrong about something and be able to change direction than …
Top 10 Reasons Why Every Woman Should Pick up a Pair of Dumbbells
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 …
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 …