Not every workout should end with you on the floor in a puddle of sweat, completely decimated. While it’s good to occasionally test our limits, doing so every single workout, week after week will eventually lead to injury, overtraining, and compromised recovery. And the older we get, the more we need to heed this advice. At 43, I can’t train …
Last Minute DIY Beauty Gifts
We’re down to the wire for holiday shopping, but there’s still time to get a thoughtful gift for loved ones. With the ongoing supply chain issues, as well as increased shipping demand, ordering something online may not be in the cards. Never fear, I’m sharing 13 do-it-yourself beauty recipes for homemade gifts as unique as you are. 🙂 …
Crappy Workouts Are a Good Thing
Sometimes you’ll have crappy workouts. Maybe you didn’t sleep well, you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed, you didn’t eat or drink enough, or you’re just feeling off for whatever reason. That was me recently at physical therapy. I was already feeling out of sorts, for lack of a better description), either anxious or jittery (I really couldn’t tell), a bit tired, …
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. …
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, …
A Coach in Your Corner: Why Hiring a Personal Trainer can be a Smart Move
Father-daughter dynamic duo at the Flex Lewis Classic in June 2014. My first personal trainer was my dad. I was 11 or 12 years old, and deep into my love of soccer with a goal of playing on the high school varsity team in a few years. My parents divorced when I was young, and when my siblings and I …
From Torture and Tears to Uplifting and Affirming: Tales From the Dressing Room
Swimsuit shopping. These two words can conjure up a whole range of negative emotions for most women, including myself. The lighting is, shall we say, less than flattering, and there are several mirrors to view our body from every angle. Many a woman has optimistically carried a pile of suits into those tiny, stuffy cubicles and trudged out with empty …
New Cardio workout! Treadmill Interval Blast
Raise your hand if you like the feeling of accomplishment after a hard sweat sesh. Sometimes you just gotta sprint the stress out, feel that sweat dripping down your body, and get a little (or a lot) breathless. Here’s a new treadmill interval workout for your enjoyment. The great thing is, you can scale the intensity and speed of …
Permission Granted: Go Ahead and Screw It Up
Today’s post comes from fit pro turned life coach Stephanie Williamson, creator of the 12-week online program {Eat. Train. Love} YOUniversity. * * * * * * …
Eat Smart, Do Work: Pre-Workout Snacks to Fuel Your Workouts Without Dragging You Down
There you are. Resting on a bench, sweat dripping down your chest and soaking through your shirt, head hanging down, breathing hard. Geez, you think, this workout’s kicking my butt! I have nothing left in the tank. What’s wrong with me today? Does this sound familiar? Some days you feel like you’re dragging ass and the workout is owning …