Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work

Let me guess you want to lose weight quickly? You are ready to make some changes and want to see results fast. I get it I do, but I am here to tell you buckle up for a longer ride because there are no quick fixes that will allow long-term results that you really want....

Got Holiday Stress? Keep Working Out

It’s the holidays and stress can be around every corner with family gatherings, fighting traffic and crowd-filled malls. It can be really tempting to throw the workouts aside with the promise to start up in the new year but research shows that when regular exercise...

The Importance of Drinking Water

There is no magic bullet to keeping healthy but when it comes to drinking water there are plenty of reasons to do it and do it often. We have been told over the years to drink at least eight full glasses of water, there has been research to suggest it should be more,...

Squad Up Your Fitness Crowd

Positive peer pressure can be a wonderful, glorious thing and in this blog posting I am going to give you advice on what to do to create a squad that holds you accountable and raises your fitness game to the next level. Working out can suck, but if you got a strong...

How to Lift Weights Properly

If you know me, you know I am a stickler for proper form. There are lots of reasons why, but a top one would be to not injure yourself. If strength-training is a part of your workout program then you should learn proper form to lifting weights. If not, then you are...

The Do’s and Don’ts of Halloween Treats

Don’t get spooked by Halloween treats, prepare for the holiday with my tips on how to stay on the plan but not ruin the fun. The holiday season is upon us and with Halloween tomorrow do not let tempting treats derail you. If you are following one of my meal plans or...

5 Tips to Choosing the Right Personal Trainer

With a sea of personal trainers and fitness gyms to choose from how do you know which one to chose? You know it is important to make an investment in your fitness success, but you want to make sure it’s a sound investment with the right person and the right facility....