2 Different Approaches to Losing Fat & Getting Fit
There are two distinctly different approaches to losing the fat and getting into amazing shape. One of these approaches works. (Every. Single. Time.) And the other approach fails. (Every. Single. Time.) I call these the Fitness Short Game and the Fitness Long Game. Let’s find out which game you’re playing… Fitness Short Game: Those who choose to play short are looking for the quick fix. They are looking for the program that will give...
Post Holiday Diet Reset & Recovery
The holidays are OVER! Your body is puffy and bloated. Your joints are achy. Your clothes feel tight. Let’s quickly get you back on the fitness fast track. 1) It’s Over. Draw a line in the sand. The bad eating stops now. 2) Hydrate. The only way to restore balance is to get hydrated with lots of water. 3) Eat Whole. For the next few weeks stick with only whole, real foods like fruits, vegetables and some lean meat. You’re not supposed...
Don’t Believe Everything You See From Instagram ‘Fitness Experts’
Instagram is great for fitness inspiration, but I sure hope you don’t believe everything you see on it. Most people with large fitness followings are doing paid posts that push products you might actually NOT need… #1: You DON’T need expensive food products to lose weight. Designer, brand name nutrition bars and diet foods looking gourmet and mouthwatering. And very expensive. But please remember that weight loss is best gotten by...
Basic Fat Loss Math
Would you like to be 50 pounds lighter just 12 months from now? Can you imagine how you would look? You’d look like a whole new, younger person. It’s actually much easier than you think, and I’m not talking about invasive, costly surgery, or grueling routines. All it takes is losing one pound each week. One single pound. Let’s break it down mathematically. A pound is 3,500 calories—spread that over 7 days and you need a 500-calorie...
Your Fastest Track to Fat Loss
If you have weight to lose, then this message is meant specifically for you. Through my work with weight loss clients over the years, I’ve come to learn the fastest track to fat loss, and I’d like to share it with you today. First, I’d like to ask you a few questions. At this stage in your life, have you noticed the following? It’s easier to gain weight these days. Your body is changing as you age, and not in a good way. You have less...
Keep Calories in Check While Eating Out
Here are some tips to help you keep your calories in check while eating out… Forget the Extras: Ask for the bread basket or chip basket to be removed from your table and stick to eating only what you ordered. Don’t Drink Calories: Stick with water or unsweetened iced tea in order to avoid a few hundred extra calories. Get Dressing On the Side: Ask for sauces and dressings on the side to cut down calories. Order Healthier Sides: Just...
Are You Sure Your Dinner Is Healthy?
This is your year to finally lose the weight and get fit…and it all starts with dinner. You may be exercising hard, getting plenty of sleep and staying diligent in your hydration, but if you’re eating the wrong food for dinner then sadly you will never reach your goals. Most dinners are too high in calories to allow you to steadily lose weight and progress towards your ideal body. This goes for restaurant dinners as well as homecooked...
2 Things Blocking Your Fitness
Getting fit and healthy can be a challenge for a number of complex reasons that go deeper than simply calories-in versus calories-out. What you associate with “pain” and “pleasure” may be blocking your fitness success. You’re avoiding the WRONG pain. We are programmed to avoid pain and to seek out pleasure. Unfortunately, this can block your fitness success if you view healthy diet and exercise as pain to be avoided. Do you cringe at...