I could easily write 100 posts on this very issue.
Let's play a game of fact or fiction.
Fact: You need a calorie deficit to lose weight.
Fiction ....
Read MoreA constant struggle in my life is how little I get to see my husband. He easily works 80-100 hour weeks and when I get time with him, it is very precious. I often have to set my own agenda aside and remember that life is greater than leaving him to get in a 5 mile run while on vacation. Instead, this weekend we were up every morning around 6 am and out the door for long walks either on the beach or in downtown Charleston. Aside from a 1 mile sprint to make our breakfast reservation... no running this weekend... but we got in nearly 8 miles of walking both days. Those miles by his side were so much better than any miles on my own. Priorities.
Read MoreWe are packing up this weekend to head down to Charleston for a very impromptu trip for Labor Day and my birthday!
When you are focused and on the road to living a more healthy and “fit” life, you are always on the clock. Whether you are staying in town for a normal work week, on the road for work meeting clients, or on vacation in a different city. A healthy life means 24-7. What that also means is moderation. You will crash, fail and die on a DIET (verb). But if you change your DIET (noun) to FIT your LIFE… you will succeed. Same applies to exercise.
Read MoreEvery time that I have successfully lost weight, I have relied heavily on a protein based diet. Making protein the focus of each meal and accompanying it with good fats and carbohydrates from vegetables. Protein helps me feel full and satisfied and reduces mindless snacking throughout ...
Read MoreEli is one year old and I am finally done nursing! What an amazing thing it was to be able to make it to one year, but I am thrilled to be able to pack the pump away for the next little one.
Read MoreI am neither a nutritionist nor a professional athlete. I don’t carry all of the credentials available to make me a health leader in the community, and yet, I am. Why? Because I’m a woman passionate about living a healthy life and eager to learn more. I’ve walked the walk for nearly a decade and have trained countless groups and individuals to work toward their fitness goals. I believe in meeting people where they are; informing them of what they are up against but also where their opportunities lie in order to live a healthier life. Simply put, I am experienced, well read and above all, enthusiastic.
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