Let’s talk about good days and bad days for a minute. We’ll do it in the context of brushing your teeth relating to commitment to self. There are some days you brush your teeth three times, floss them before gargling some mouth rinse, exactly as your dentist suggests. Being realistic – most days don’t endContinue reading “Oral Hygiene is like Fitness”
Category Archives: nutrition
An Eye into my Coaching Ethos
Hey, Here’s the thing. I’m not a coach who’s going to yell at you or shame. And I think that’s because I did that to myself for years. It hurt to hear those thoughts in my head, and tear myself down. It makes me feel like I’m not good enough to feel good about who IContinue reading “An Eye into my Coaching Ethos”
High Blood Pressure? Let’s fix it.
Hey friends,I wanted to dive into your blood pressure question. Because mostly, I’m a nerd So, here…we…go… Why is blood pressure important? It can turn your life expectancy from 76 years old, to 55 years old, with a small difference in blood pressure.A 35 year old with a blood pressure of 120/80 will live on averageContinue reading “High Blood Pressure? Let’s fix it.”
How to be a Successful Advocate for Change
How to be a successful fitness professional.
Success on the Scale Pales in Comparison to Functional Goals
YO! I’m going to pull back the veil a little too much on this one. I’ve been doing the exercise thing for a long time. I’ve helped hundreds of people lose thousands of pounds. I’ve helped people increase their strength. Hell, I’ve even helped people get six-pack abs. This industry is bombarded with goals centeredContinue reading “Success on the Scale Pales in Comparison to Functional Goals”
Capturing Moments of Gratitude
Hey Friends, I’ve spent the last ten plus years inundated with fitness. It’s been a passion. A point of service. And I’ve been grateful at the opportunity to not only serve amazing people, but experience a lifestyle unique to me. One that I am proud of. But also, one that I question every single day.Continue reading “Capturing Moments of Gratitude”
Intro to Arthritis – Foods that Fight Inflammation
Yoyo!! Today, I bring to you some information to share, about foods that fight arthritis! And not in some magical, wipe away your pain with a wand type of way. But more in a – this food doesn’t cause your inflammatory response to get thrown out of whack – type of way! As an overarchingContinue reading “Intro to Arthritis – Foods that Fight Inflammation”
Intro to Arthritis – Foods That Fuel Your Arthritis
Hello Friends, I am here. And I’m excited to share some knowledge, tying together your diet choices to better manage your arthritis. Of note: For the last few years I’ve taken a very active approach in helping a population that happens to have a higher than average incidence of arthritis. I am not a Doctor,Continue reading “Intro to Arthritis – Foods That Fuel Your Arthritis”
Volunteered Hardship
In today’s world, we come up with activities to mimic our ancestral struggles. As humans, we’ve evolved to leverage tools and technology to answer the call of inconveniences. Instead of running from bears, we go for a jog or a luxuriously paved hike. Instead of hunting for food, we go to the grocery store. InsteadContinue reading “Volunteered Hardship”
Why Weight Loss?
There was a morning you woke up, looked in the mirror and decided you didn’t like what you saw. You grab the extra little flab between your thumb and forefinger, wishing for it to magically disappear. You step on the scale, disappointed, as the number stares at you like some kind of toddler taunting youContinue reading “Why Weight Loss?”