I always find that people kinda go crazy right after the New Year. They try to convince themselves that they are going to eat 100% perfectly and exercise everyday. That nothing or no one can stop them. Well it sure sounds great! And I know it’s with the best of intentions that we make these [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #10 Forget about New Years resolutions, start NOW. Clean out your kitchen so that when the clock strikes midnight you’re already in a health and fitness state of mind. 1. Empty out your refrigerator and freezer. Old jam jars, juices, sauces and dips. The chocolate bar (s) in the side [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #3 Let’s not think about all those treats we shouldn’t put in our mouths, let’s think about what we can, AND SHOULD!! WATER. If your not already peeing clear, now is a great time to start! Buy a 1 liter bottle of water and fill and finish it 2 to [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #2 Instead of concentrating on what you can’t do this holiday season, focus on what you can. WALK. If you have not already invested 15 dollars in a pedometer, now is the best time to do it. In fact, while you’re at it, buy one for a member of your [...]

Yes. It really is that bad for you! And come on, it always smells WAY better than it tastes. Normally it’s cold and stale – or so salty that you scrape the roof of your mouth off. A small popcorn, buttered (5 cups) has approximately 470 calories and 37 grams of fat. Of which, 22 [...]

TIP #1 DON’T DIET! SET A DECEMBER GOAL YOU CAN ATTAIN – NOT ONE YOU KNOW IS IMPOSSIBLE! Instead of telling yourself your going to be amazing this holiday season- not eat any crap and lose 5 pounds. Why not say: My goal this month is to maintain my current weight. I’m going to be [...]

Every weekend I do the same thing: I go to the grocery store and stock up on snacks (meals too, but this post is about the in-between mini meals) for the week. And every week my grocery cart looks pretty much the same. Here is what my snack list looks like- pretty predictable if you [...]

With just five total body exercises and twenty minutes you can have an amazing, heart pumping workout! Remember it’s about the quality of what you do, not the quantity. If you spend 20 minutes working your butt off, it’s better then 30 or 45 kinda-sorta working. These exercises use every muscle in your body! Using [...]

Your closet can set you up for a great day or it can make you feel like crap. Kinda silly that we have given a large hole in our walls that kind of power – but it’s the truth. The way you feel in what you wear can really help or hinder your mood for [...]

Losing weight is as much about making sure you put the right things into your mouth as it is having the right frame of mind to make healthy changes. You want to mentally be in the right head space to succeed. Sometimes, you have to take an honest look in the mirror and ask, is [...]