“Why Can’t I Lose Weight?”
I am often asked this question, though varying in forms such as “I work my ass off and haven’t lost a pound” … “I eat so clean but still can’t lose weight.”… “I work out 6x a week and eat … Continue...
View ArticleHow To Live Your Life, by Dalai Lama
Read this list completely to the end. If we can remember all of these… and be intentional to practice each one until it becomes a habit, we will never leave this earth unfulfilled. This list is so...
View Article“How to Become a Fitness Model”
Although I follow the Paleo Diet lifestyle (90% of the time), I do read up on many other ideas and philosophies for nutrition. I know that one plan is not the one size fits all for everyone. I really...
View Article7 Different Ways to Reduce Stress (that I bet you never tried):
It is estimated that nearly 80% of adults in America suffer adrenal fatigue. In other words: chronic and extreme stress that breaks down the the natural cycles of hormone production thus leading to a...
View ArticleWorkouts for Fat Loss
So, today I am not giving away any secrets. We have all heard of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) in some form or fashion, whether your trainer mentions it or a class instructor shouts it out...
View ArticleInflammation (and why you need to know about it)
Ever get a mosquito bite and notice the red bump and swelling that appears… followed by annoying itching? Or, take, for instance, a case of chicken pox and how it spreads all over your body including...
View ArticleWhat is Hunger?
We are all born with innate feelings and understanding of hunger. Not just humans, but all living species experience this physical feeling that identifies our need for nutritional nourishment. We own...
View ArticlePaleo Pumpkin Bread
Have I mentioned how much I love the Fall? No? Well I do. It’s amazing. If I could live in a part of the country that was Fall all year round, I would. I would be mayor of that town. … Continue...
View ArticleHaters & Motivators
There are a few groups of people that I see and encounter regularly. In regards to health or fitness, the groups are as such: The Hungry, The Conventional, and The Defender. I literally just made...
View ArticleHHH- Hypothalamus, Hormones, Heavy Eating
Before I dive into all of the ins and outs of eating behaviors, and why we tend to over-eat, let’s get some definitions out of the way. I don’t want you to be distracted by having to constantly google...
View ArticleWhy You Should Second-Guess the Dietician
RD, LD, CBN, NBNC: acronyms for licensed and or registered dietitians. These are the professionals who work in the medical fields, and your doctor or specialist likely has one on staff. They are in...
View ArticleHolidays: Pros, Cons and the Commercial Trap
I have recently had introspective thoughts about holidays and the entire commercialization of them overall. I ask myself if I am excited about the holidays because of why we actually celebrate them,...
View ArticleSara’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
So here’s the deal. I’m not a food blogger. I don’t take fancy pictures and make neat little layouts for printing etc. Usually, my food is inhaled before anyone (me) even thinks to document it on...
View ArticlePlanning Your Meals: Save the Sweat for the Gym
I get a lot of questions regarding this. Many clients wonder if I can plan their meals and give them every detail of what they should eat for every meal and snack. Some people see more success with...
View ArticleMy Top 10 Holiday Recipes for Health & Fitness
Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and a Joyful Solstice and Kwanzaa, everyone! I was trying to beat everyone to the down-pour of december-holiday excuses but I was too late. I’ve been incredibly busy...
View ArticleNew Years Resolutions Are STUPID
So how bad was it? Did you completely shame yourself dancing on tables at the company holiday party and hitting on your co-workers? Have you recovered from this week of indigestion sparked by a...
View ArticleInflammation (and why you need to know about it)
Ever get a mosquito bite and notice the red bump and swelling that appears… followed by annoying itching? Or, take, for instance, a case of chicken pox and how it spreads all over your body including...
View ArticleC.H.E.K Exercise Coach Announcement
Since August of 2013, I have been studying the musculature system of the core, and how it works and communicates with every other muscle in the body, as well as the relationships between core strength,...
View ArticleWhy Calcium & Magnesium Together?
Have you ever wondered why supplements are marketing Cal/Mag together in chelated form? You walk down the isle of supplements and in the bone/joint section you see calcium. In the digestive section...
View Article“Why Can’t I Lose Weight?”
I am often asked this question, though varying in forms such as “I work my ass off and haven’t lost a pound” … “I eat so clean but still can’t lose weight.”… “I work out 6x a week and eat 1200 calories...
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