We got a puppy. He’s a St. Bernard/Poodle mix named Harley. (cue the oohs and awes...now) He really is that cute. He’s also the best "health coach" I’ve ever seen. In the few weeks he’s been with us, I started to notice simple things he does that can directly impact your weight loss and health. [...]
Physiologically, there are very few barriers to healthy, permanent weight loss. This means that weight loss is something you can absolutely expect from yourself. So, what is in the way? Is it hormones, metabolism, perimenopause, post-menopause, or thyroid? Yes, these things can have an influence on your weight loss journey, but they are not the [...]
Healthy, permanent weight loss. (As in the weight is not coming back) You want to know how to get there. Chances are, you think this will involve a diet. And even if you don’t think that, you probably believe it requires some sort of restrictive program. You’ll have to go Paleo, choose Keto, cut out [...]
Is there a right way to lose weight? The answer is YES. There absolutely is! But there isn’t one right way for everyone. What’s right for you may be different from your best friend, neighbor, co-worker, etc. In order to figure out what that right way looks like for you, the first step is understanding [...]
Twenty-six-year-old, very idealistic me was sitting front row at an event at my university. The man speaking said this… “Suffering is inevitable. It’s part of life…” he announced to the crowd. I remember thinking, this is pretty dark don’t you think? Like I said, I was twenty-six and not *much* had happened to me just [...]
When I first started running, I absolutely hated it. I would head out and push my pace as hard as I could. My lungs would burn, my legs would feel heavy and it left me feeling exhausted and like a failure, because I couldn’t finish my run - I’d end up having to walk at [...]
I am all about running outside. I love it. For me being in nature is the best form of therapy out there. I like the sun on my face, the wind on my back, the change in terrain and taking the scenery in. BUT there are times (icy roads, frigid temparatures, torrential downpours when I [...]
I've done it. In fact I did it on the weekend. I bet you've done it. I saw some guy do it last week. My mom does it (a lot). I think people all over the world are doing it. They might not do it every day – but they still do it. It’s easy [...]
I want to be fit. Competent. Capable. I don't care if the latest styles don't fit me quite right. I want to be healthy. Alive. Thriving. I don't want a number on a scale to make or break my day. I mean really, when I 'm 90 yrs old will that 5 lbs really [...]
3 Reasons You Need to Get It. I bet you're really busy. Whenever I ask someone how they're doing they most often say "BUSY!!!". And I get it. I'm busy too. I work. I teach fitness classes. I have two little kids that I adore. I cook food (real food – not reheating something pre-packaged) [...]
