When I first started eating clean & training with weights, one of the first women I looked up to was Tabitha Klausen Leandri. I found her training tips on Youtube, as well as her pictures from competitions and photoshoots very motivating. It was obvious she was a very dedicated and determined woman. Little did I … Continue reading »
By: Brandan Fokken It is amazing what we see when we are children. We see all the great things life has to offer. Our minds are open and limitless to any possibility, and rather than say I can’t or I won’t – those limits haven’t been set yet so they don’t exist. The imagination is … Continue reading »
A while back, I was assisting on a photoshoot for the Bodybuilding.com Bodyspace Finalists… one of those finalists happened to be IFBB Figure Pro, Brooke Erickson. I was truly inspired by her friendly, positive attitude and her amazing physique. Following the shoot, I looked her up on Facebook to see if she had an “athlete … Continue reading »
Never give up on yourself. We all make mistakes. We stumble, we fall, we slip-up now and then. Guess what…. we’re human and that is perfectly NORMAL. What’s not normal, is expecting to be perfect, all day, everyday. While it’s great to hold ourselves to high standards, expecting ourselves to be perfect is a great … Continue reading »
5 steps to eliminating self-doubt and fear on your fitness journey By: Brandan Fokken 1. Surround yourself with positive people They say that the 5 people you surround yourself with most will ultimately decide where you go with your life. I am sure you have noticed that when you are in a gym you see … Continue reading »
CRAVINGS….. We all have them, and sometimes they can be pretty overwhelming. While some studies suggest cravings may come from deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals.. others point to lack of variety or a very restricted diet. No matter what the reason may be, here are a few ways to beat the craving! =) Have … Continue reading »
6 Tips To Stop Compulsive Eating It’s important to understand the difference between compulsive overeating and other eating disorders. Compulsive overeaters don’t attempt to atone for their bingeing with actions such as purging, fasting, diet pills or laxatives. Compulsive overeating typically leads to weight gain and obesity. Keep in mind that not everyone who … Continue reading »
Beginner-Fitness I often get asked by girls who have never eaten healthy or worked out before.. where to start! I totally get how overwhelming it can be! Here are some basic tips I have for those JUST starting out on a health and fitness journey! =) Get rid of the junk food! This includes (but not limited … Continue reading »
I am often asked how to deal with friends and family who don’t understand the desire to eat healthy and exercise… Honestly, it can be rough at first. What you need to keep in mind though is that it’s natural for people to be wary of things they don’t completely understand. When you decide to … Continue reading »
