Are you getting enough? I’m talking about protein here! Most women simply do not consume enough protein in a day. Here’s why: It’s not exactly the most convenient thing to “snack” on - when’s the last time you heard your BFF say, “God, I’m just craving 4 oz of a juicy tenderloin steak!” ? - [...]
You’ve heard it all, right? Add cayenne pepper to your water to boost your metabolism. Or just get to the gym, build muscle, and your metabolism will drastically change. Or eat/drink [insert some new food trend] guaranteed to boost your metabolism. With all this talk, it can be hard to know just what’s fact and [...]
I am super excited to share this with you, because it’s something I hear women all over the world ask - the age-old fitness question… Can I lose fat and build muscle, at the same time? Well, contrary to what you might read about in the glossy magazines or the guarantees from boot camps, cleanses [...]
We are almost there but it looks like winter wants to hang on just a tad longer. And with that comes what seems like the never ending cold and flu season, right? Recently, I came down with a cold and realized just how hard it is to eat healthy when feeling less than 100% If [...]
Allow me to introduce you to Mr. Sneaky – aka fear who wants you to feel like: I’m too old or too slow. I’m too overweight. That’s for other people – not me. Fear creeps in and paralyzes you from committing – to yourself. Your commitments to other people – kids, spouse, home, and work [...]
The last few weeks of winter can sometimes feel like they will never end, right? And when it’s still cold out, we, often, want to stay home, make some yummy hot chocolate with our kids and catch up on a favorite TV show or two. And, sometimes, this can make it hard to make it [...]
So, it’s almost March, and if you are anything like me, then some of your New Year’s resolutions may seem like a distant memory. As the year goes on, we get busy – driving our kids to various activities, daily household chores, our careers, times with friends and family – being the CEO of our [...]
I turn 40 years old today! The new year always makes everyone reflect a bit. But since it coincides with a big birthday, I’ve also been reflecting on this past decade - all that I’ve been through and learned. In my 30’s: I got married. I did my first Ironman. I built a house. I [...]
“If I just have a little treat everyday, I’m good, right?” I get this question a lot from friends and clients. Even I have asked this question to myself! And I am sure you have heard it before: Everything in moderation. Well...not really. Many people believe that they can totally have that piece of chocolate [...]
Today, I wanted to talk about something that I know many of you can relate to (myself included): The endless supply of holiday sweets & treats. This means plenty of possible little handfuls tossed back without even really noticing. Before you know it, this can lead to our total demise when it comes to sticking [...]
