Progress, not perfection, is one way to view how to lead a healthy lifestyle without dieting. Recently, a few clients have said “I don’t want to log my food even though I planned it out because my compliance is going to be low.” I want you to understand 100% compliance[…]
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Corporate wellness programs are no longer a buzzword. Successful managers, regardless of their industry, must find the balance between pushing employees to meet the company’s goals without micromanaging or otherwise alienating them. This is often easier said than done. The question then comes down to what can be controlled with[…]
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When you decide to embark on a weight loss journey, your family and friends may not fully understand the changes you are making and what they should expect. They can inadvertently or even intentionally sabotage your efforts. Follow these steps to be successful: Set your schedule. When[…]
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This is how you can enjoy delicious easy 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. Including protein powder into your diet is the answer, but[…]
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I write my own articles, maintain my website, and post on social media. However there are times when I come across another trainer’s article that I want to share with you. This is such an example – Endurance Athlete Nutrition by Nancy Clark. I have taken a recent article of[…]
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Calorie counts on menus? I shook my head in disbelief when, in 2010, Congress passed a law requiring restaurants, groceries, and convenience store chains with more than 20 locations to post calorie counts for all restaurant-type foods on their menus, display boards, and digital kiosks. It didn’t become effective until[…]
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In today’s society, having a weight loss goal seems to be the norm instead of the exception. Whether it be 5 lbs. or 50 lbs., most people say they know what to do yet in reality they don’t because they are unable to maintain the changes they make. This is[…]
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This article – Recipes for Good Health – was originally written by me and published in the American Academy of Health and Fitness’ Gamut of Life, a publication read by 15,000+ professionals in the health and wellness industry. As personal trainers, we work hard to gain the trust of our[…]
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The holidays are here! You don’t need me to tell you about all of the food and drink that will be everywhere you go, tempting you to over-indulge every day until you can no longer button your pants or see your feet. There are easy ways to not gain weight[…]
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I decided to sign up for the Blast the Fat Transformation Challenge because over the past year I had some personal challenges. As a result I had gained unwanted weight. At my last visit to the doctor it was recommended that I lose a few pounds. I also was feeling[…]
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