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...
#1 Don’t skip breakfast And make sure breakfast is relatively healthy. Be sure to always include a good amount of protein and eat your proteins first before eating anything else.. so you fill up what you’re suppose to be filing up on properly to start your day! #2 Eat yogurt everyday!! If there is one thing you take away from this, make it that yogurt is magical. Not only does it have protein and...
Mid-day sleep, or a ‘power nap’, means more patience, less stress, better reaction time, increased learning, more efficiency, and better health. Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of sleep and how it can help or harm you! How Much Sleep Do You Need? The body needs 7-9 hours of sleep per day, depending on personal and genetic factors. Some research shows that 6 hours or less triples your...
Sometimes we dread mornings because there’s so much to do but so little time to do it in. Let’s take a new approach and try getting some of your morning responsibilities taken care of the night before. Pick out your outfit. Have your breakfast prepped- or have everything ready to cook it quickly. Pack up your prepped lunch in a cooler in the fridge so it’s ready and waiting. If...
To go organic or not to go organic? Buying organic not only means that your food is free of pesticides and other chemicals, but it’s also better for the environment and supports small, sustainable farmers. But let’s be real: Organic also means expensive, and we don’t want to spend our whole paycheck in the produce section. Should Buy Organic: Strawberries Tomatoes Apples Spinach Potato Strawberries and tomatoes are sprayed with chemicals to...
