Blog posts related to fitness
What are some of the most common complaints of working moms? Not having enough time, tired, stressed and of course missing your family. I can totally relate to all of this. Then of course there’s distractions like chores or a clingy toddler calling you every 5 minutes to be picked up. You may even have …
5 Reasons Working Moms Should Exercise Before Work Free Workout Included Read More »
Okay, so when you hear “belly fat”, what do you think? The obvious terms come to mind like it’s unhealthy and stubborn to lose. It is unhealthy, but not as stubborn to lose as one may assume. It’s important to understand the type of fat that belly fat is, why it is unhealthy and of …
Proper nutrition fuels the exercise experience. You need proper nutrition before, during and after to prepare, make it through, and recover. Nutrition brings the whole experience full circle. Carbohydrates, protein, fats and hydration fuel fitness in different ways and at different times. Gaining an understanding of how to adjust each to your exercise routine could …
Fitness Fuel : Timing food can maximize your workout results Read More »
How to Start Exercising When You Have No Freakin’ Clue! So many people are told to exercise by their physician, but are not given to the tools or information to do so. Let’s start with the adult recommendations per the 2008 Activity Guidelines for Americans. It recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic …
When scrolling through social media I often seen the phrase “it takes 4 weeks for you to notice your body changing, 8 weeks for friends and family to notice and 12 weeks for the rest of the world”. Let’s break this down a little further and get an idea of what’s going on during each …
Why 12 weeks of consistency in health and fitness? Read More »
Okay ladies, it’s story time. True story here. This is a throwback to before I was pregnant. Once upon a time I was told, by a Physician, to lose 10 pounds based on my body mass index. Hmmm….Let’s see. I was a healthy eater that worked out 5 days per week and my clothes fit …