When it comes to making changes with health and fitness, there is so much power in the term weight loss. As a culture we have become fixated on losing weight that those two words have dug deep into our psyche. At this point most people believe that this is the only way to be healthy and fit. "Weight loss" is actually an inaccurate portrayal of the hard work you put in … [Read more...]
Hit a Weight Loss Plateau? Try Training Like a Newbie.
When transforming your body, the common advice from fitness experts is to find a workout style that works best for you. Biking, running, weight lifting, yoga--the moment a workout style clicks, it sticks--and soon it’s an easy weekly go-to routine that you enjoy doing. But let's not forget that routines can become, well, routine, and while upping the intensity and … [Read more...]
Hate Working Out? Here’s How to Rekindle the Love
While some people have days where they don't feel like exercising, others simply hate working out. With every fiber of their being, they despise it. Some will go to any length to avoid it, scheduling early morning meetings and after-work appointments to justify not having the time to fit in the fitness. People who hate working out aren’t necessarily born this way (or at … [Read more...]
Don’t Let A Meal Prep Mistake Sabotage Your Fat Loss
Take a scroll through Instagram and Pinterest in search of healthy eating tips and you’ll soon find that if fat loss is what you seek, than meal prep is where to start. Not familiar with meal prep? It’s when you make a batch of properly portioned and nutritiously balanced meals at one time so that you can easily eat right all week long. Avoid a Meal Prep Mistake What’s great … [Read more...]
5 Scale Myths Busted!
Despite being told time and time again to avoid the scale and look for other body goal victories, when you’re trying to get fit, it’s normal to seek validation for your hard work. While the scale may seemingly offer quick, easy measures of progress made on your path toward a healthier lifestyle, the number that pops up is not always an honest look. The hard truth: Your … [Read more...]