Even when you know the basics of good nutrition and exercise, it can still be difficult to put those into practice consistently day in and day out. Even us fit pros have our struggles, and we have a wealth of nutrition and fitness knowledge, because it’s our job! 
There are always obstacles to work around, low motivation days (or …
6 Ways to Know If Your Nutrition Plan is Working For You
Most people tend to judge their nutrition plan or diet by what’s going on with the scale and/or mirror. But that’s only a small part of the picture. What we eat influences a variety of factors that make up our overall health and sense of wellbeing. It’s not enough to get the results we’re after – how we feel …
Don’t Wait For Motivation: How to Take Action Everyday
Action comes before change. We often make the mistake of thinking that we need motivation to do something, whether it’s to exercise, meal plan, or some other healthy habit or skill. Waiting for motivation, the right time, more energy… means you’ll probably never get started, let alone get the results that you want. Because …
13 Super Useful Kitchen Gadgets to Make Meal Prep Feel a Thousand Times Easier
If you’re anything like me, the words “meal prep” instantly make you break out in a cold sweat. I wish I was one of those people who liked to cook, or even just someone who just buckled down and did the meal prep routine on a regular basis without whining, lol. But, sigh, that will never be …
How to Get More Protein In Your Daily Diet
If you’re like me, you sometimes struggle to get enough protein in each day. And you know just how important that macronutrient is for maintaining and building muscle and overall health. Protein contains amino acids, which are the building blocks of muscle and tissue, and we need it for building muscle and recovery. And as we get older, we lose …
An Underrated Way to Use Protein Powder — Yum!
As a personal trainer and someone who sometimes struggles to get in enough protein each day, I’m always on the lookout for ways to use protein powder in tasty ways. One underrated method I’ve enjoyed many a time is to mix it in with your favorite yogurt for a yummy protein cheesecake bowl. Simply mix 1/2 to …
How to Make Exercise Feel Like a Guilty Pleasure
Now that we’ve hit September with the official first day of Fall just around the corner, it’s common to take stock of where we are with our life and goals and where we want to be before 2023 arrives. I know I am! It’s so easy to let the busy days pass us by, one right after another, a blur …
How to Properly Fuel Your Workouts For Optimal Performance and Results
I’m all for keeping nutrition simple and practical, but one area where getting it right really matters is eating enough each day to adequately fuel our workouts. If we’re under-fueled, our performance will suffer, muscle stores will be broken down for fuel, and recovery will be impaired. Under-fueling increases stress hormones and blood sugar and makes it more likely that …
Staying Hydrated During the Hot Summer Months and Beyond
It’s July and here in Texas it’s ridiculously hot — like stepping into an oven hot. Makeup melting off your face in 2.3 seconds flat hot. Why even bother with deodorant hot. But without a gym membership for running, walking, and lifting, I’ve had to pay special attention to my hydration strategy during these sweltering months. …
Do Sweat the Small Stuff: How to Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind
One of the most common mistakes I see women make with their health and fitness is trying to take on too much at one time, especially when they overindulge and they notice their clothes are getting a little tight. It’s tempting to want to go in the complete opposite direction with our food intake and exercise, to hit the …
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