There’s no doubt that successful weight loss has more to do with what you eat than how much you exercise. Without the proper nutrition, you’ll just be wasting your time in the gym. Check out these helpful links for ideas to plan meals that’ll help you maximize fat loss: 28 Day Fat Burning Diet 30 […]

While most people set a goal to “lose weight” what they “really” mean is they want to BURN FAT. Not all weight loss is good weight loss, as a matter of fact, if you exercise and cut your calories by too much, you may end up losing hard earned muscle. Here are a few tips […]

There’s no doubt that weight loss is a good indication of progress. However, there are other “non-scale” victories you should celebrate along your fitness journey. Here’s a few: Your clothes don’t fit: Meaning, they’re too BIG! Yep, if you can step into those size 12 jeans that were once a struggle to get on, give yourself a high-5! […]

From lowering depression to improving brain function, Omega-3 fatty acids contain powerful health benefits. Get familiar with this powerful supplement and check out 5 ways it can improve your mind and body: Omega-3’s can fight anxiety and depression: One study found that omega-3’s to be as effective as some antidepressant drugs. Omega-3’s can improve eye health: […]

Aging doesn’t have to be a negative experience. As a matter of fact, you have the choice between aging like milk or like WINE (lol). If you’re 40 or older, try this fitness formula to feel like you’re in your 20’s again. Over 40 “Do’s”: Cardio: 30 minutes per day, 5 times per week. You […]

Being on a restricted, low calorie can be a drag. It can also cause you to lose your motivation and drain your energy. Fortunately, there’s a rising new approach to fat loss that allows for more flexible dieting while still maximizing fat loss, it’s called CARB CYCLING! The idea behind carb cycling is that you […]

From personal experience, I know the negative effects of having too much salt and sugar in your diet. Both salt and sugar absorb extra water causing you to retain water weight and appear bloated. Although sugar and salt don’t have to be completely omitted from your diet in order to lose weight, you should still do […]

Sugar isn’t bad for you, but over consuming it can lead to weight gain and create and addiction that is hard to shake. Personally, I’ve battled sugar addiction for many years. I have a SERIOUS sweet tooth and unless I plan out my day (in terms of what I’m going to eat), it is very […]

Fat loss requires the right combination of diet and exercise. It is also helpful to know WHEN to eat certain foods to ensure you are burning everything you eat as fuel. Carbohydrates are your body’s preferred source of fuel, but to lose weight, you must time your consumption of carbs properly. Here are the 3 […]

Exercising is a great way to lose weight but you’ll make more progress by making sure you are getting the proper nutrients in your diet. Healthy FATS are important for everyone to consume. Although the term “fat” is often interpreted as a negative, there are many “healthy” fats that can actually help you lose weight. […]

From adding a day of cardio to eating more protein, there are a variety of ways to break through a fitness plateau. If you’ve been working hard and staying disciplined with your eating habits but feel stuck, try these tips to start seeing progress again: Eat more protein and healthy fats: Not only does protein help […]

It’s FIT FRIDAY! here’s a great way to exercise outdoors and spend some quality time with your little one. (My daughter weighs 38 pounds, strength training for me, fun for her…lol!)