I’ve progressed slower than I expected, and I attribute that primarily to my eating choices over the past month. I was originally gung-ho about being on a diet but it’s been extremely difficult recently. I usually work from home, so originally, whenever I got hungry I just moseyed on over to the kitchen and sliced up some veggies or peeled a hardboiled egg. It made eating low-calorie super simple.
Read MoreLast week my family went on vacation in Palm Springs, California. That meant missing out on training sessions with Andrea. Here's what I did instead.
Read MoreA lot of people want to get in shape, but they believe they don’t have time to exercise. I’m here to dispel that myth with exercise that can be done as you go about your ADLs, or “activities of daily living.”
Read MoreI woke up Friday morning wishing that I could sleep in more than anything. You know the feeling. Your pillow feels warm and soft beneath your head, your bedroom is still shrouded in darkness, and the last thing you want to do is crawl out of bed.
Read MoreAthletes who participate in endurance sports often talk about “hitting the wall”—the point at which their glycogen stores run out and they are overcome with sudden fatigue and loss of energy. But I think there’s another wall that we often hit—the one that comes when we cultivate a new habit with great passion for a few weeks, but then life gets in the way and we lose our motivation to press forward.
Read MoreAs Andrea had to remind me several weeks in, this Fat to Fit thing isn’t an “experiment,” as I called it. Burning fat is a tried-and-true formula: eat less, workout more, and you’re sure to shed the weight.
Read MoreFeeling sorry for yourself because you recently went paleo? Sniffing away tears because brownies and pasta aren’t on the menu? Try this innovative pad thai, and you’ll realize you aren’t missing a thing.
Read MoreLast week I recommended My Fitness Pal, a free app that helps you track what you eat. One of the things I love about My Fitness Pal is that it automatically calculates your intake of calories, sugar, and fiber—three stats you need to pay close attention to if you want to lose weight.
Read MoreWhether you exercise regularly or not, regular stretching has a myriad of benefits. I’m sure you’ve heard that stretching increases flexibility and range of motion while decreasing the risk of injuries, including muscle strains and tendonitis.
Read MoreA few months ago I started experiencing a sharp pain in my lower back. An MRI revealed that I have three herniated discs in my lumbar spine, most likely from sitting at a computer for ten to twelve hours per day with bad posture.
Read MoreWhen I suggest the paleo diet to my clients, they inevitably ask, “What am I going to eat?” A diet that excludes dairy, grains, legumes, and sugar feels overwhelmingly restrictive at first. However, once they get into the paleo lifestyle, many clients are surprised at how well the are eating.
Read MoreI started personal training only a couple of weeks ago, but I’m already slimming down (we won’t do formal measurements for a couple more weeks) and getting stronger. I’m also noticing several unexpected benefits of personal training in my personal and work life.
Read MoreAs a personal trainer, I wear many hats. My clients typically come to me for help with their workout regimen, but I end up giving them a lot of nutrition tips along the way. Some want to lose few extra pounds; others simply want to perform better at work and in the gym. Either way, making healthy eating a habit is an important step toward achieving their goals.
Read MoreWant to build strength and test your endurance without ever hitting the gym? Quick Shots are a series of exercises that you can do on your lunch break, in between clients, or at the end of the day in the comfort of your own home.
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