Healthy Living

Alright, last week we talked about why alcohol isn’t really your friend during fat loss. Today, we’re discussing strategies and alternatives to alcohol to make abstaining easier. Please note I’m not saying that you should just give up alcohol. I am saying that it’s easier to do without when you’re trying to lose. Obviously, there’s a time and place […]

We all want to feel good. And if we’re honest, most of us eat healthy to look good too. But what if you don’t have time to make lunch to bring with you? What if you’re in the airport and there are nothing but fast food chain restaurants as far as the eye can see?

Most of us will admit to how much we love Starbucks. Even if it’s not our favorite coffee shop, it’s still a dependable substitute. Some of us get a Starbucks fix every morning, and for others, it’s a once-in-a-while treat. Healthy Starbucks Drinks Unfortunately, most of the specialty drinks and treats are full of sugar and fat. There

Note: this post represents my opinion as a personal trainer. I encourage you to respectfully voice your opinion in the comments below. Let’s talk about what’s normal for women. Let’s talk about the picture perfect women we see in ad magazines and then discuss what’s realistic. Many of us want to look like a model. Some are on

We all know how easy it is to succumb to poor food choices when they surround us. If there is one among us who can honestly say that they’ve never had a piece of leftover pizza for breakfast, well, let’s consider that person superhuman. For the rest of us an occasional poor choice may creep

If you’ve read any of my articles about diet and nutrition, you know that I recommend a high protein diet. There’s many reasons I do this, but the primary reason is that a high protein diet helps you lose weight. Protein is not only filling, but it’s satisfying. Have you ever noticed how hard it is to finish

I’m very excited to present an interview with Brooke Birmingham, author of the popular blog Brooke not on a Diet! Brooke lost 172 pounds over the course of four years following the Weight Watchers program. Losing that much weight is no insignificant task, but it’s clear that Brooke doesn’t let her weight define her. She’s very proud

Recently, I had the chance to catch up with Lindsay Cappotelli, personal trainer, long time bodybuilder and recent crossfit convert. She’s currently training for a powerlifting competition and has a wealth of wise knowledge to offer. Lindsay fell in love with weight lifting when she was 13 years old, so it’s safe to say that

Making informed decisions about your food purchases is critical for your overall health. Fortunately, more and more people are beginning to read labels before buying food. When you’re shopping, it’s not always easy to take the time to really evaluate how healthful a food is. Luckily, there’s a few tips that you can learn to make

I read an article recently that just made perfect sense to me. “Forcing yourself to exercise will make you reach for more dessert” I’ve always preached that exercise needs to be something you want to do. Yes, there will be days when you don’t feel like getting up early or putting in the effort, but on a general

Hiking is a wonderful way to stay fit. Not only do you get some fresh air, sunshine, and a beautiful view, but you get in a workout as well. Reservoir Canyon Trail in San Luis Obispo is a fun, but challenging trail that starts just outside of the city. The trail winds its way up

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing. Let’s just take a second to say; “YOU’RE GROWING A LITTLE MIRACLE INSIDE OF YOU!” Whew! Ok, got that out of the way. But seriously, pregnant women deal with all sorts of aches, pains, sickness, and lifestyle changes all for the sake of a tiny little baby that doesn’t let them sleep

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you lovely ladies! You’ve reached the final day of #whatslovely and we hope you’ve had an amazing week thinking about all of the lovely things in your life. For today’s challenge, we want you to spend some quality time with someone you love. This can be your significant other, best

Hello lovelies! I hope you’ve been enjoying the #whatslovely campaign as much as I have. Can’t believe we’re halfway through the week already! Today, we’re talking about exercise. Yes, that love/hate relationship with working out. The funny thing is that everyone seems to have their own special relationship with exercise. Some people love it, do

You’ve made it halfway! We’re in the home-stretch now. Today’s challenge is all about food! We can’t contain our excitement. We have our favorite recipes ready to go and can’t wait to see what you’ve got up your sleeves! A healthy, happy life is more than staying active and keeping a positive mindset. We need

Strength is #whatslovely. Strength means something different to everyone. One person may feel strong running a marathon while another person may feel strong by giving a powerful speech. Many of the challenges we are faced with in life present a silver lining because once the hard part is over, we become stronger. Everyone has their

Hello lovely ladies! Welcome to day one of loveliness. We really have something special planned for you! This campaign is designed to help women become aware of what’s lovely in their life and encourage you to love your life, just the way it is. Why? Because we LOVE YOU! Because you’re amazing and because you need to

Friendship is lovely. Spending time with friends is an all around gratifying experience. It is also good for your health, mentally and physically! Hanging with a friend can take your mind off the stress of everyday life and improve your mood. Scientific studies show that social connections can strengthen our immune system and even motivate