“I’ve tried eating right and working out, but I’m not losing weight! What am I doing wrong? Please help!” I get this question almost every day from girls who are frustrated with their slow or complete lack of progress. Unfortunately, it’s basically impossible for me to determine what is off in regard to your diet … Continue reading »
A lot of women believe the myth that protein powder will make them “bulky” or gain weight. This could not be further from the truth. First of all, protein helps support and build lean muscle which is what creates “tone” in the first place (not bulk!). Lean muscle determines your metabolism, so the more you … 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 »
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 »
5 Diet Rules You SHOULD Break Rule: Weigh yourself to track your progress. Break it: Muscle is denser than fat… in other words, it weighs more but is much smaller in size. The scale takes into account not just your fat and muscle, but your organs, bones, and other tissues, as well as water. Water … Continue reading »
Sometimes as students (or even just busy-bees) we find ourselves with little to no time left-over to get to the gym! Don’t let that be an excuse not to fit in a little exercise! You can complete an intense, effective workout in a short amount of time… you don’t always need tons of time or … Continue reading »
