When you ‘tone’ what you are doing is building muscle and losing fat. In that case, your weight may not change or even go up. Get a BODYFAT SCALE and focus on the amount of body fat you carry instead of your weight. It’s a much better indicator of progress.
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My Top 5 Keys to Maintaining Strength and Mobility as You Age
As an online trainer and coach who focuses on combating REACTIVE AGING with PROACTIVE AGING activities, one of the BIGGEST questions I get about regaining the strength and mobility from my youth is “HOW?” What do I need to do to live stronger without hating the process? Here are my 5 keys to “growing old without getting old.”
No More Excuses: Eating Right with Kids
When you say, “I can’t eat right because I have children,” what you’re really saying is, “I’m training my children to eat just as poorly as I do.” Let that sink in. You’re setting an example with every meal. This video breaks down the reality for you so you can stop using that excuse.
If You Gained the Weight Back Your Diet Didn’t Work
In this video, let’s clear up the misuse of the word “Diet.” It’s not about crazy, short-term eating plans that promise rapid weight loss. Instead, it’s a daily way of eating that can sustain you for life. Simply put, if you gain the weight back, the diet didn’t work. My advice? Form good lifetime habits, ditch the yo-yo dieting, and focus on eating to sustain your wellness.
The Art of Breathing in Exercise
If you’ve ever worked out with me or observed, you know I’m heavy breathing right from the start. Why? Because I want to preemptively feed my muscles with the oxygen they need. I’m not waiting for an emergency; I’m breathing deeply before it becomes necessary. Get the details on my strategy in this video.
Stop Eating Crap: The Truth About Eating Habits
It’s not always about how much you eat, but rather what you eat. This video makes it crystal clear. A bag of potato chips isn’t killing you… A PIECE of fried chicken isn’t killing you… A doughnut isn’t killing you… It’s not about occasional treats; it’s about consistent habits.
The Truth about Fitness Models and Fitness Tricks
Time for a reality check about the fitness industry. We often get swept away by the allure of fitness models with their chiseled bodies and perfect physiques. Well, here’s the bad news: you, me, none of us are ever going to look like that. Here’s the second truth bomb: there are no TRICKS to achieving fitness goals. Watch this video so you can ditch the illusions and embrace the journey.
Mastering the Art of Celebration and Clean Eating
I’ve decided to schedule each holiday and celebration as a planned day off from clean eating (aka NUTRICIOUS DAYS). I don’t like the term ‘cheat days’ (cheating is something you get sent to the principal’s office for!), so I refer to them as DELICIOUS DAYS! This way, I can indulge in all the delicious-first foods without being a demanding guest at gatherings or associating something bad with the foods I enjoy. Get the details in this post.
The 70% Rule: Mindset in Fitness
My number one job is to help you find the joy in staying fit. Fitness isn’t a short-term commitment; it’s a lifelong journey, and doing something for the rest of your life that isn’t fun is, well, a little crazy. Find out more in this video.
Mastering the Art of Deep Breathing for Wellness
Most of us unintentionally breathe incorrectly, leading to neck and upper body tension. Try this. Take a deep breath. If your chest moves more, you’re chest breathing. If your stomach moves, you’re nailing belly, abdominal, or what I love to call Buddha breathing which is the correct way to breathe. Check out the video for details on how to master Buddha Breathing.
