You want to work out, but when the gym is so packed that every machine and bench are taken you need all the self-control to not say, “Screw it!” Don’t worry: You might not get the workout you planned for, but with a little creativity and my tips, you can still get a good one or maybe even better! Arrive at the gym with Options: For every favorite exercise, like a squat...
#1. As far as ways to combat cravings, I have a whole cabinet full of hot tea in various different flavors which is a life saver for me! When I’m having a sweet tooth craving, I head for my arsenal of teas, add a packet of stevia, and it helps! Tea is great because it’s calorie free and the packet of stevia mixed with some of my favorite sweet flavors...
Challenge yourself at every workout- Keep track of how much you are lifting and continuously try to increase the weight. The same rule here applies for cardio, yoga, Pilates etc. Find a little way to challenge yourself each time, whether it is increasing the mileage, holding side plank for longer. Cut out sugar- Working out is only part of the equation. Diet is even more important. No sugar, honey,...
There is one situation where BCAA supplementation makes sense and that's during FASTED CARDIO Most people think fasted exercise is simply “exercising on an empty stomach,” but there’s a bit more to it than that. Fasted exercise is exercise done while in a “fasted” state, which has to do with insulin level in your blood…. not how empty or full your stomach feels. Specifically, your body is in a fasted state when it...
Your blood type can provide an analysis on how your body reacts to foods and stress, explain your gut bacteria, and potentially predict your susceptibility for certain diseases! How does it work? The first step to starting this diet is knowing your blood type (O, A, B, or AB). Once your blood type has been determined, you simply make the necessary adjustments to your diet by following a nutritional plan catered to...
People go on cleanses with the goal of flushing toxins out of their systems, but it turns out your body can detox itself through a process called autophagy. You can activate it by making a few small changes to your routine, without having to resort to a juice-only diet. Autophagy is the consumption of the body's own tissue in a process that removes and recycles the junk in your cells and...
The most common problem area that my clients have by far, is the midsection. Reducing fat in this area is consistently listed as the number one goal that my Fitin5 contestants ask me to help them with. The fat around your abdomen is also known as visceral fat, and there are several things that factor into the amount of this type of fat that a person has. A large determining factor...
For most of my clients, living a life that is busy and hectic, it may seem challenging to incorporate a fitness routine. However there are several strategies that you can implement to create an environment where you are able to regularly perform a fitness routine that is tailored to your specific and personal fitness goals. I would like to share several techniques and approaches that you can start today to create a...
Combine strength training and cardio into one workout for serious metabolic conditioning. Muscle mass burns more calories than fat, so strength training is a must if you want to drop pounds. Include at least three 30-minute sessions each week, making sure to work every part of your body. Switch up the order of your routine every now and then time to keep your muscles guessing and to beat boredom....
If you don’t train intensely, you can’t reach your potential. If you do train intensely, you devastate your immunity! Because intense training suppresses immunity. But no worries! I have you covered.. you can improve your immunity simply with specific nutrients. Below are my best recommendations to stimulate and boost your immunity! BRANCHED CHAIN AMINO ACIDS VITAMIN E (100 IU per day) VITAMIN C (3000 mg daily) SELENIUM (trace amounts) BETA-CAROTENE (20000...
