From helping your children find THEIR motivation to being an example, check out my personal tips on ways to get your kids more active. Thanks to Fox 5 Atlanta for the awesome conversation!
You should never let having a nice looking body take priority over your health. Remember, in order to have effective workouts and maintain your energy levels throughout the day, you must of a strong immune system. Here are some easy ways you can boost yours: Stay Hydrated: Water is necessary to flush toxins from [...]
Stress, anxiety and lack of self control can limit you from reaching your weight loss goals. Although many people primarily focus on the physical part of the weight loss process, your mental state of mind is actually the foundation for how successful you will be. Check out THIS insightful article that goes into detail about [...]
Most of us are guilty of giving in to the occasional "cheat meal" and many of us have taken it overboard. If you've been a victim of binge eating, don't let that "food baby" discourage you from getting back on track. From drinking LOTS of water, sipping on green tea and upping your cardio, there [...]
One of the biggest lessons I have learned during my fitness journey is the importance of nutrition. In the past, I would unknowingly “over feed” my body, ruining the progress I made from my workouts and sometimes even GAIN weight. Now that I’m wiser, I am more aware of what my caloric needs are. I [...]
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 [...]
Success at anything requires focus and discipline, this is especially true when it comes to developing healthy eating habits. Here are 5 ways to help you grow towards a healthier lifestyle: Always eat breakfast: Eating a balanced breakfast within 30-60 minutes after waking up helps start your metabolism for the day. It can also prevent [...]
Effective weight loss is a matter of finding the right balance. Remember, eating doesn't make you fat, but OVER eating will. Food is energy and finding the right mix of macronutrients based on your daily activity level is key to dropping those extra pounds. Once method that I have found to be effective is called "Carb [...]
Probiotics, smaller food portions, decreasing sodium intake, removing dairy from my diet, paying attention to the way my body responds to the foods I eat, these are just some of the things I have done to help beat belly bloat. Nearly everyone has struggled with bloating and for women in particular, it can be especially [...]
If you're trying to lose weight, you may have figured out that the weekends are a true test of discipline because that's usually the time most of the "cheating" takes place. However, there are things you can do on a Friday to prevent weekend weight gain. Stock up on healthy snacks: it takes less than [...]
