Regardless of how hard you train or how well you eat, your body still requires additional maintenance. Providing your body with all the necessary nutrients, micronutrients and herbal formulas will keep your body performing at it's most efficient level in... Read more

Basic Nutrition One of the most common questions I get asked is “I want to lose weight; what should I be eating?”. Some people think they are eating healthy, but aren’t losing any weight. This could be due to portion... Read more

As a trainer, I often get asked what to eat "before" and "after" a workout. (I'll blog about post-workout nutrition next... so stay tuned!)   While the average exerciser can benefit from nutrient timing (pre- and post-workout meals), most people... Read more

No matter where you are in your fitness & wellness journey, these videos are for you! That’s because I talk about ways to create new habits by using the power of your current habits and routines to help build NEW... Read more

Health experts say that you should drink eight 8 oz. glasses of water per day. But it can be hard to hit this mark. It is recommended that you drink AT LEAST half of your body-weight in ounces of water... Read more

Some people lose weight through intermittent fasting, cutting out carbs, or becoming a vegan.    Others try to make major changes but end up reverting to their old habits and wind up gaining back any lost weight.   If you’re... Read more

  We often think of exercise as a means to an end. We want to lose weight: exercise. We want to get a six pack or tone our bottoms: exercise.    But your body also needs exercise as a maintenance... Read more

  We try to eat a healthy and balanced diet. We try to follow the ever-changing advice of nutritional specialists, medical professionals, media, friends, family, trainers, and everything in between.   It can be overwhelming!   While we often choose... Read more

Have you ever rewarded yourself with a sweet treat or something unhealthy just because you had a great workout?  🙋🙋 It’s common, so you're definitely not alone!  Many people believe that because they exercise, they are in the “negative” as... Read more

Metabolism is the process that the body uses to convert food into energy.   So, YES in order to lose weight, we need to expend MORE energy than we take in.   BUT...   It is practically impossible to accurately... Read more

As a health and fitness coach, I constantly see posts about flashy diets, extreme fitness and weight loss shows, and the next best health contraption flash across our TV and phone screens almost daily.   The health and fitness industry... Read more