Let's face it, many of us are on a tight schedule. If you have a family or demanding job, I'm sure you can understand how hard it is to (physically) go to the gym. HOWEVER, there are creative ways you can burn calories throughout the day. Here are a few of my favorites. On the [...]
By now you know that weight loss is about calories in vs. calories out. It's so easy to overeat without realizing you are but "drinking" too many calories is also something that is often overlooked. In a recent analysis, the CDC compared 2 diets and calorie consumption from drinks. They revealed that the average person [...]
It can be hard to stay motivated when you are trying to lose weight. This is why it's so important to have the tools (and people in your life), that will help you reach your goal. Here's my personal list of "must haves" for a successful fitness journey: A Plan - What are your goals? [...]
You may have heard a familiar saying among fitness enthusiasts: "You can't out train a bad diet." Well, "technically" you "could" work out for hours and hours and burn any extra calories you may have consumed but is that what you REALLY want to do? You see, your body is designed to burn what it [...]
So, ever since I decided to get serious about fitness, more fitness inspired posts have popped up on my Instagram explorer page. If you know me, I believe in "the law of attraction," and feel that we are all drawn to things, people, experiences and circumstances that are related to goals we set for ourselves. [...]
I am excited to introduce you to Markell and Jessica Thomas as this week's "Transformation Tuesday" feature. Tell us about you and how fitness has impacted your life: We are a married couple of 20 years. We are (43 years old). We found fitness and competing to be a great shared hobby. Fitness has strengthened [...]
For the most part, people who are sedentary (limited physical activity) can lose weight FAST because the calorie adjustment and extra physical activity will be somewhat of a "shock" to their body. However, your body is smart and will begin to adjust to the added exercise and limited caloric intake which may lead to a [...]
First off, I use the term "diet" for lack of a better word, but deciding to live and eat healthy is truly a LIFESTYLE. Now, with that said, making a mistake is part of LIFE. Sometimes things don't always go as planned, sometimes we're caught up in our emotions and need some "comfort" food. One quote [...]
Every great accomplishment starts with the decision to commit. If you are truly dedicated to transforming your body, I have 5 things you should know. From creating a meal log to setting short term goals, it is important to establish a good foundation before you get started. Check out what helped me lose over 45 [...]
Proper nutrition before and after your workout is important to help achieve maximum performance during exercise and restore depleted muscles. If you don't eat properly before and after your workout, you could be doing more damage than good. According to Muscle and Fitness, there are many options to eat before and after a workout, here's a few: [...]
