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Ever have a moment when your mouth dropped open involuntarily as you process incoming data? Sometimes it’s that moment when you know you must take action, whether it’s outside your comfort zone or not. My third-grader goes to a good school with teachers who really care. But good schools can have policies that are behind the times, especially when it comes to what we’re teaching kids about nutrition. If you’ve ever been uncomfortable with the candy/food policy in your child’s {Read More…}
Spring is upon us! It’s exciting to consider the fitness goals you could accomplish in the 12 or so weeks until summer. Just think: in 12 weeks you could: – Lose 10 to 12 pounds (or 3 percent body fat) – Gain muscle definition in your arms, legs, chest, or butt The secret is to have a fitness plan, so take a look at how you can spend the next 12 weeks accomplishing these goals. Your 12-Week Plan Can you {Read More…}
Gaining more muscle and strength isn’t ever about doing one thing differently. When you start adding a little structure to your workouts – that is, tracking your progress and following a plan – you also start to see real progress. I’ve seen measurable results in my own muscle gains and training the last few months and I wanted to share with you what I’m doing differently. Sticking to a Program Probably the biggest mistake we all make is switching workouts or {Read More…}
If you follow a clean-eating lifestyle you may feel conflicted about using protein powder, as I do. After all, protein powder is a commercially processed product that can contain artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose), colors, and flavors, along with long lists of other chemical additives. Many protein products contain soy lecithin extract (an emulsifier) that is almost always genetically modified. Even “natural” brands often contain soy lecithin in addition to being refined (lacking nutrients). And the sheer expense of these powders, particularly {Read More…}
You might be surprised how useful calorie tracking software can be for goals other than weight loss. Check out these reasons to use MyFitnessPal (my personal favorite) or another tool such as Lose It!. 1. You Want to Build Muscle As a small-boned person who has to work extra hard to put on muscle, I’m interested in whether I’m eating enough. I track my food intake once every five or six months for one week (that’s as long as my {Read More…}
Exercises that get rid of muffin top! 7 Yoga poses to get rid of back fat! Lose 22 inches in just 2 weeks! The 10 best foods for flat abs! Foods that melt belly fat! I love pinning articles and finding new ways of making fitness fun and fast. I’m pretty discriminating about what I share, however, because many of the titles (like the ones above) set up incredibly unrealistic expectations. As I talked about in Trainer Tips #1, when readers {Read More…}
