Thanksgiving is behind us, but I still feel like I'm on an eating rampage with all the holiday parties and baked goods galore! I literally ate half of a pumpkin pie yesterday, HALF! I know, it happens, and at least it was dairy free and tasted amazing. That's a tip there, don't eat anything unless … [Read more...]
The Conclusion- Conditioning For A 10K Marathon
Last week I touched upon Marathon season. That was a bit of a tease. This week we're really going to delve into what it takes to run a 10K, which is about 6.2 miles, successfully. A lot goes into running a marathon, as one would imagine. Running isn't easy and if you all run/jog you know it … [Read more...]
Almond Butter Or Peanut Butter?
Which one do you reach for the most, Almond Butter or Peanut Butter? Before you answer that question, let's be honest with one another. I love any kind of BUTTER. Organic Butter, Fake Margarine "Butter", Earth Balance's Vegan "Butter", but when it comes to Almond Butter and Peanut Butter I … [Read more...]
Does Smoking Cigarettes Make You Fat?
I know you're probably thinking, "I don't smoke, who does nowadays?" It's so surprising, being that everyone is becoming vegan, gluten free and such, but there are still a lot of people out there who smoke or are closeted smokers. The general consensus is that smoking actually makes you loose … [Read more...]
Do YOU Drink Alkaline Water?
Maybe the question above should have read "Do you know what Alkaline Water is?" Technically Alkaline Water is water with a high pH. What is pH in water you ask? It describes the acidity in your water. In simple terms, the higher the acidity you have in your body the more cancer can survive and … [Read more...]
To Eat Gluten Or To Not Eat Gluten, That Is The Question
I've been thinking a lot about Gluten lately, so much so that I have been more conscious about my gluten free options when dining out. I recently had one really great gluten free experience and one not so great. Here's the issue with Gluten Free...sometimes it just tastes like cardboard! … [Read more...]
Jordin Sparks Lost 20 Pounds, See How And Other Links
Jordin Sparks lost some pounds and I'm going to start doing some of the things she did and you should too!-FitCeleb Your ankles need muscles too! I'm kidding...kind of.-GirlGetStrong Do you know your BMI and do you know what that really means?-NerdFitness Last week I talked about … [Read more...]
Fit Tip Tid- Bit ~ Sprouted Corn Tortillas Vs. Regular Corn Tortillas
I saw these sprouted corn tortillas on a healthy cooking show. I was confused as to why "sprouted" was so much better then regular corn tortillas. Through my own research I found that sprouted is (of course) less processed and allows your body to absorb more minerals and vitamins. The "over … [Read more...]
Self Magazine Reveals The True Jillian Michaels
I read a very well written piece in this months "Self Magazine" about jillian Michaels. The hard core trainer on Tv's hit series "The Biggest Loser" actually tells you how hard they REALLY work on that show! Not only does Michales dish on the background of the show, she also gives you … [Read more...]
Fit Tip – Warm Up To Burn More Fat
Growing up I played tons of sports. We were always taught to warm-up so we didn't pull a muscle. However, as an adult in the fitness industry warming up isn't just about not hurting yourself; it about burning more calories. Since a lot of my clients wear a device called the "Body … [Read more...]
Fit Tip- Don’t Depend On Your Scale
We've all done it. Worked out till you were blue in the face; only to weigh yourself in the morning and ruin your day. Nothing is more disappointing then seeing the same number pop up on the scale week after week. For most people that is the only way they are gauging their health and … [Read more...]
Fit Tip- Think Before You Drink!
No this isn't a drinking and driving prevention slogan; it's your fitness tip! People are consuming tons of calories in a liquid form... and they aren't the good kind! Cut out the access fruity drinks, gatorade, juice, beer, soda, and other calorie laden drinks; and watch the scale move in … [Read more...]
