Nutrition

Fitness and Nutrition Myths

There is a seemingly endless number of fitness and nutrition myths that pervade the gym, media outlets, magazines, and the Internet. When these myths are accepted as true, they could lead to injury, muscle imbalance, malnutrition, and are a waste of your time, energy, and money. Some Nutrition Myths 1.[…]

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Why You Should Be Drinking Water

Water, Agua, Aqua Marinus, Eau, H20 Call it what you like, but no matter where in the world you live, your occupation, or the language you speak, drinking water is necesary to sustain your life. Why Should You Drink Water? Energy. Regular hydration boosts your energy levels, keeps you alert,[…]

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Easy Healthy Recipes

It can be easy and quick to make delicious and healthy recipes while still staying on plan and not overeating. You can get the body you want, perform your best in the gym and everywhere else, and have energy throughout the day. In fact, using this one ingredient can help[…]

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Gym Etiquette

Every gym has its own set of rules. These are likely listed in the contract you signed, and possibly posted on the walls throughout the facility and even in the restrooms. There are also unwritten rules. In some ways, the unwritten ones are more important as they are what your[…]

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Foods to Help Menopause

Menopause is a natural process for every woman and learning about foods to help manage the symptoms can make it smoother and less stressful. These are 10 tips you can start immediately. Nutrition Updates for a Balanced Diet Boost Healthy Fats Intake Incorporate more Omega-3 rich foods like salmon, avocado,[…]

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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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Liver Detox

Liver detox isn’t simply staying away from alcohol for a period of time. If you are like most people, you don’t often think about your liver, but if you are interested in living as healthy as possible, attending to your liver can have big payoffs. Named after the Old English[…]

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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.  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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