Finding himself again – A Transformation Story

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Finding himself again… Here is a transformation story from a client of mine.  It transcends much more than pounds lost, as his weight loss was nothing compared to what he gained…his self confidence.  Read on… It was late November of 2011.  It was a difficult time in my life; my wife decided to leave, and [...] Read more »

10 Tips To Stay On Track!

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Hard to believe that 2011 has flown by and for many people, the ‘fresh start’ that is now 2012 has turned into much of the same.  The same ruts, the same routine, the same ‘good intentions’ and resolutions gone by the wayside in less than a month! BUT, since you aren’t like MOST people (you [...] Read more »

Should you buy into the Coconut Water hype?

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Coconut water is touted as the newest energy drink… Should you buy into the Coconut water hype? I know, I know.  Every person you see walking out of Whole Foods, yoga class, or spin class seems to have a coconut water clinched in their hands.  Should you be doing it too, should you ‘buy’ into [...] Read more »

Take it out on the treadmill…

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If you are unhappy with how you look or feel, take it out on the treadmill with a HIIT Treadmill Workout. There is nothing like high intensity interval training “HIIT” to help you achieve maximum fat burning in limited time. HIIT training can be more effective and more efficient than slower paced “aerobic” style training. [...] Read more »

You control your results

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You control your results…   It is up to YOU and only you to create your best self. If you are not happy with the direction your fitness and nutrition is headed, then keep reading… Maybe you should find a new plan: If your nutrition plan or workout program is not working, either you are [...] Read more »

Find the Opportunities

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Find the OPPORTUNITIES . Opportunities: Find the opportunities in difficulties and not the difficulties in opportunities. No matter how bad a situation appears, there is always a positive resulting opportunity if you look for it. It is up to YOU, not someone else, to find that opportunity and decide to make things positive. Solutions: There [...] Read more »

SHAKE up your Diet!

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SHAKE up your Diet…with whole food smoothies!   Looking to SHAKE up your diet with some creativity and flavor? Consider adding whole food smoothies into your daily routine. Whole food smoothies have so many health benefits. Not only does drinking them help you meet your fruit and vegetable intake for the day BUT  you also [...] Read more »

Excuses or Solutions, YOU decide

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Excuses or Solutions, YOU decide. Make things happen, be a big fish in a small pond and create your own destiny. There is no prince charming and you will not likely win the lottery: No one will “sweep you off your feet.”It is highly unlikely that you will “win the lottery” or “inherit a windfall”. [...] Read more »

6 Tips to Put YOU in the Mood to Workout!

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One of THOSE days…  Yes, but you CAN still get in the mood to workout! Excuses…move over! We have all had those days. You start with great intentions to have a kick butt workout and then life gets in the way. Meetings run late, you are hungry, your car needs gas, you are out of [...] Read more »