We’re all different and reaching certain fitness goals requires variations in exercise and nutrition. One great method to consider is “flexible dieting.” Flexible dieting focuses on the amount of macronutrients your body needs to lose, maintain or gain weight. Macronutrients are made up of carbohydrates, fats and protein. Flexible dieting utilizes a unique formula that […]

“A man is known by the company he keeps.” – English Proverb Your environment influences your behavior, this is why it’s so important to surround yourself with positive people. Do your best to associate yourself with those who reflect who you are, or who you want to be. Your company determines your character, stay close to go-getters and you’ll go […]

  When it comes to having healthy skin, hair and nails, what you put in your mouth is just as important as what you put on your body. There are powerful “beauty foods” that can help you feel good on the inside and look good on the outside. Here are a few and their benefits: […]

The best teacher is your last mistake. – Author Unknown From failed relationships to bad financial decisions, mistakes are designed to help you make better choices the next time around. Instead of dwelling on what you did wrong, focus more on how you can avoid making the same mistake. The best teacher is your last mistake…pay […]

If you’re having a hard time staying motivated to exercise, a great solution is getting a workout buddy. I’m not talking about your co-worker that’s always trying to get you to go to the fried chicken spot for lunch (no offense), but you need to team up with someone who also wants to get fit. Having a […]

“Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.” – Anon Sometimes that hardest thing about moving forward is not looking back. However, growth requires you to focus on what’s in front of you, not the past. Don’t let old mistakes or painful experiences keep you from living a full and happy life. Instead, be present […]

A sure way to feel defeated is to compare your fitness progress to someone who may be more advanced than you. Fitness is not about being better than others, it’s about being better than you used to be. Never let what you can’t do interfere with what you CAN do.Personally, I made a commitment to […]

“Every struggle is designed to strengthen you.” – Author Unknown Although it can be hard to not dwell on your problems, success requires you to remain hopeful. True strength is when you have a lot to cry about but you CHOOSE to smile and take a step forward instead. Don’t let doubt define you. Stars shine brightest […]

It can be hard to stay motivated to lose weight, especially if you’re not seeing changes as fast as you’d like. However, there are creative ways to stay inspired so that you don’t completely fall off course. Remember Why You Started People want to lose weight for different reasons. What’s yours? Are you doing it to […]

Congrats to Tamar Braxton who earned a perfect score on Dancing with the Stars for this awesome Janet Jackson routine!

I remember looking up the nutrition information to one of my favorite “health conscious” restaurants and was mortified to see all of the saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium my favorite “veggie” burger contained. After realizing that eating there would do more harm than good, I decided to start cooking my own meals more. Many of us […]

“Never let a bad moment turn into a bad day.” – MT Collins Don’t spend too much time dwelling on negative things. We all experience challenges but success is determined by how you respond to them. Instead of getting mad, focus on making things better. Remember, what you focus on grows, starve your problems and […]