General Health

Do Fitness Trackers Work

In today’s fast-paced world, staying fit and leading a healthy lifestyle is becoming more of a challenge. With the advancement of technology, fitness enthusiasts now have a powerful tool at their disposal – activity trackers. But as with all data and technology, they have their limitations. And since we don’t[…]

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Healthy Recipe Substitutions

Personal training and nutrition coaching often become pivotal points in my clients’ lives. Good nutrition is an integral component of a healthy lifestyle and helping my clients make smart eating choices is part of my role. Healthy recipe substitutions are easy ways to make positive changes and show them that[…]

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Food Allergies

Food allergies and food sensitivities are becoming more prevalent and talked about, but knowing their differences is the first step in managing them. The Differences On the surface, food sensitivities and food allergies may seem similar, and while they can cause some of the same symptoms, they are two different[…]

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Mindless Eating

Do you suffer from mindless eating? You hadn’t thought about this until you began trying on some of your favorite pieces of clothing from last year.Ā  Your shirts are tight. Your shorts and pants too. The zippers are hard to zip, and their fit is a bit too snug to[…]

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Catabolism: The Breakdown Process

Catabolism is a metabolic process that breaks down large molecules, such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, into smaller molecules, releasing energy in the process. It is an essential part of metabolism, providing the energy that fuels all the body’s processes. What Causes It? Catabolism occurs in response to the body’s[…]

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The process of catabolism shown with molecules and adenosine triphosphate

How to Choose a Personal Trainer

You’ve decided you want to change your body for the better but you aren’t sure how to choose a personal trainer. Follow these steps and you will find the one for you. Credentials. There are probably hundreds of personal training certifications available, but only a few are reputable with top[…]

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Cortisol and Fat Loss

Cortisol hormone has been called the ā€œmasterā€ of all hormones because cortisol and fat loss are intricately connected. It is a steroid hormone, like testosterone and estrogen. As a powerful hormone, it is necessary for life, but if its level is not optimal in your body, your health could suffer.[…]

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cortisol chemical appearance

How Much Is A Personal Trainer?

“How much is a personal trainer?” is one of the first things people ask me — usually before “will this work for me?” and occasionally before “hello.” It’s a fair question, and the answer is wider than most people expect: a single session can run from about $40 to well[…]

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