The holidays are such a cozy, lovely time of year! It’s a time to be with family, take vacations days, and celebrate with loved ones. However, all of those things tend to be inextricably linked to indulging on unhealthy and sweet foods- so much so, that if you aren’t intentional…
My favorite ways to set myself up for enjoying the holiday AND feeling great afterwards.
Oh, autumn! What a time. Leaves are changing, everyone's favorite flavors are back at the coffee shops, cute sweaters can come out, and... the average person eats at least 220 more calories per day ? Everyone you know seems to have gotten sick recently? Getting out of bed feels harder…
This is by far my favorite Autumn breakfast – it’s healthy, easy to make, great for meal prepping, and tastes like Fall on a plate! I make this recipe every year because it’s just so versatile. It’s great for a quick pre-workout snack, or with some turkey bacon and figs…
The summertime is a weird dichotomy in the fitness world. We have people stressing over wanting their perfect “bikini body” while also struggling to juggle their routine amidst concerts, vacations, and weeknight rooftop outings. It can be really stressful to want things that seem to completely oppose each other. A…
I briefly would try to do some intense dieting and promise myself I'd wake up at 6:00am to go to the gym, but I would quickly get discouraged after sleeping past my alarm or indulging on a night out, and I would quit before I saw any progress. Then one…
What do I do if I hate working out? It is a question I get in whispers from people I meet after they find out I’m a trainer, often when others have wandered out of earshot. In spite of the trained embarrassment that shows through the speaker’s volume, this question…
"...there are two types of people: those who get frustrated and give up and those who work out harder and begin flirting with burnout. Neither way is fruitful."
Tried and true ways to be well on a budget
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