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High Intensity Interval Training Treadmill Routines

High Intensity Interval Training Treadmill Routines

I’m a Tough Mudder kind of girl and always looking for new High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) cardio routines to challenge me and my clients. This High Intensity Interval Training Treadmill routine I’m posting you can do to scorch some fat, work those glutes, and bust out some AB work. Who doesn’t want a goodContinue Reading

Undereating To Lose Weight?

When I grew up I remember going on diet after diet trying to lose weight. That was back in the day (late 80′s to early 90′s) where you tried to eat as lowfat as possible, filling up on sugary, fat free food items, avoiding eggs like the plague, and Lord help you if you ateContinue Reading

Happy Birthday To Me…

Today I turn 33. If you are a poker player that means this year I am a pocket pair. A low pocket pair but a pair in the hole is a good thing. I’m taking it as a sign that 33 is going to be one of the best years to date. Honestly, I don’t need a sign because IContinue Reading

Advanced Schedule…Are You Ready?

Ahhh…you have hit the sweet spot. You made it through the beginner plan, turned it up a notch with the intermediate schedule, and now you are ready to go full force with some heavy workouts. Be warned, following a schedule like this is tough and takes committment. For a recreational exerciser, this schedule will workContinue Reading

Keeping a Positive Attitude

Some of my clients participate in a daily motivational email that I lovingly entitle the Booty Kicking List. This means a client has signed up to get a little push each day to help them keep their eye on the prize. Today I thought and thought about how I have been able to transform my life.Continue Reading

I’m Fired Up!

Yesterday I was sent an interesting article about replacing junk foods in school with more nutritious foods. Amen! I can’t believe in this day and age it takes a panel of experts to decide that junk food is not good for children. Even though that sounds like enough fodder for a whole article on howContinue Reading

Pimping Organic

Yo, going organic ain’t easy but it’s necessary. This post isn’t going to be about why regular food is bad and organic food is good.  This article is about two often overlooked sides of going organic: it’s not always the best choice and going organic for your neighbor. Organic Is Not Always the Best Choice…Continue Reading

What Keeps You Motivated?

What keeps you motivated has to be in the top five questions I am asked by my clients and readers. Motivation is such an individual thing; what works for one doesn’t always work for another. I decided to list some of the things I found helpful along my journey. Maybe you will find something onContinue Reading

Recovery Isn’t Just About a Protein Shake

Exercise is good for the body, but many of us in weightloss mode neglect to properly re-fuel our body when the workout is done. Why? Most fear that eating right after a workout is going to ruin all of our hardwork. Little do you know, but skipping this re-fuel opportunity is actually more harmful toContinue Reading

Scheduling Your Healthy Life

Being fit and healthy can be a daunting task. One method I have incorporated into my lifestyle that Weight Watchers taught me was to plan my eating and exercising just like I would plan my workday. At the beginning of each week, I plan my weekly workout so that it is structured to give meContinue Reading