What to Eat After a Workout for Recovery, Repair, and Results

What you eat after your workouts matters because your muscles can run low on glycogen (fuel) and need to be refueled.

7 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Boost Metabolism (Backed by Science)

I’ve got some pretty cool (and honestly weird) human facts for you today and they all revolve around ways to boost metabolism. If you’ve ever wondered what your metabolism actually does or how to “speed it up,” this post will leave you both informed and empowered....

The ONE Thing You MUST Do If You’re Serious About Reaching Your Goals

If you are serious about your goals, there’s one step you can take to completely change the game. It can literally change everything.

Meal Prep Superfood Bowl Recipe

Your new favorite meal prep recipe is here! This Superfood Bowl comes together fast using convenience foods!  In just a few minutes, you can have 4 healthy meals ready to go for lunch or dinner… and if you want to add more protein, just add 3-4 ounces (80-115 g) of chopped rotisserie or grilled chicken to each serving. 

Tiny Habits Lead to BIG Changes!

You already know that habits have the power to transform your life, but most people make the mistake of aiming too big. The secret isn’t in overhauling your entire routine overnight, but in making small, almost effortless changes that snowball over time. That’s why...

The Link Between Gratitude and Fitness Results

When you make the time to actively think about what you’re grateful for, it’s like doing a positivity reset for your brain and heart. It can lead you to see that you deserve positive things to happen in your life, and that you are capable of making them happen.

How Your Metabolism Slows Down With Age and What You Can Do About It

Your metabolism slows down with age! What causes the slowdown... and how can you keep your metabolism strong for years to come! Many people notice that it feels harder to maintain or lose weight as they get older. Pants that once fit easily now feel snug, and it seems...

How Stress Can Affect Your Gut Health

I’m going to ask you to do something a little weird right now. Ready? Picture your favorite, most decadent food. Maybe it’s a thick slice of rich chocolate cake … or a hot slice of cheesy pizza straight from the oven. Maybe it’s buttery lobster or a juicy burger...

6 Tips to Speed up your Meal Prep and Save Money!

You know that feeling when you have a project hanging over your head and you just can’t get it started… But once you get it going, you wonder why you dreaded it so much? Meal prepping can feel that exact same way! 

Are you a stress eater? Or meal skipper?

If you’ve ever had a stressful day (or year!) that affected your eating habits, you are NOT alone. In a study, more than 75% of adults said that stress played a role in their eating during the past month. This included overeating, eating junk foods, or not eating. Many of them said it happened weekly. They also said it made them feel sluggish, lazy, disappointed in themselves, and/or irritable.

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The 12 Days of Fitmas Challenge

The 12 Days of Fitmas Challenge

Regular exercise will help you blow off some stress, boost your immunity, improve your sleep and lower your risk of a long list of chronic diseases. This workout is proof that you can get all those benefits in a short amount of time!

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Something to look forward to…

Something to look forward to…

Can you believe we’re just about to say goodbye to 2023? I started to write you an email about setting goals for the coming year. But then I thought it would be more exciting to go even BIGGER — and set a THEME for 2024.

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“I just can’t get motivated”

“I just can’t get motivated”

Here’s something I hear a lot… “I just can’t get motivated.” Or another one… “I’m going to start working out again when I get my motivation up.”  I get it… but I also know a secret that I **reallyreallyreally** want YOU to know, too.

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Small victories = BIG wins

Small victories = BIG wins

You know those moments when you feel like you’re up against a challenge SO big, it seems like there’s no way out?  Maybe you feel like you have a lot of weight to lose, or maybe you’re up against a health concern that seems “impossible” to fix. 

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How to get a healthy glow

How to get a healthy glow

This month we’re taking a deep dive into some unexpected ways fitness can play a role in your health and wellness. Today I’ve got a hot topic for you… your skin! 

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This choice will change your life

This choice will change your life

Let’s talk about CHOICES. Specifically ONE choice – an exciting and potentially life-changing one. What if tomorrow morning, you woke up and chose to live as the most powerful version of yourself?

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Is sugar sabotaging your health?

Is sugar sabotaging your health?

This sugar stat caught me by surprise… and I thought I already knew a LOT about sugar.  👉 Eating just 100 calories a day of sugar (which is about 25 grams of added sugars, or 6 teaspoons) is linked to 45 DIFFERENT negative health outcomes.

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What happens when you skip a workout

What happens when you skip a workout

Within the first week, you lose endurance, and your heart rate may be higher when you’re active. You might find yourself huffing and puffing when you do your next cardio workout, and it’ll take a few workouts to get your cardio fitness back. Within the first couple weeks, you start to lose strength and your muscles start to shrink in size, which can lead to weight gain.

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How many calories do you burn every day?

How many calories do you burn every day?

What if I told you there’s ONE number you need to pay attention to BEFORE you start counting calories, macros, or anything else?  For many of us, this number is a complete mystery. But once you figure it out, it’s a complete game-changer.

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Save this workout on your phone

Save this workout on your phone

I’ve got a double-duty workout that’ll get your heart pumping AND work nearly every muscle group in your body. You game? This workout is PERFECT for when you’re traveling or strapped for time, so save this on your phone and come back to it whenever you’re too busy for a full-blown gym session!

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8 reasons to work out that AREN’T weight loss

8 reasons to work out that AREN’T weight loss

A while ago I conducted a non-scientific (but still eye-opening!) poll. I asked a bunch of people who had a regular workout routine WHY they exercised.A lot of these people were in their 60s, 70s, and beyond, and most of them had been working out for decades.

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5 ways to show your heart some love

5 ways to show your heart some love

Can I blow your mind for a second? Do you have a tennis ball nearby?  Grab that tennis ball and give it a hard squeeze. That’s about the same amount of force your heart uses to pump blood through your body…

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You start losing this at 30…

You start losing this at 30…

I probably don’t have to ask you if you’ve ever thought about “losing weight” or “burning fat” — but how often do you think about building muscle? Most people don’t give their muscles much thought until they go to pick up something heavy or put on a bathing suit. 

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8 Ways to “Own it”

8 Ways to “Own it”

This month we’re focused on taking BIG ACTION toward our goals by doubling down on the one thing that will help you move the needle forward in a BIG WAY…

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This lit a fire under me

This lit a fire under me

The other day I was in the middle of a workout and listening to a podcast. A guest said something to the effect of: “Change is going to happen no matter what. It’s up to YOU to decide whether that change is progress.”

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5 ways to get more veggies in your life

5 ways to get more veggies in your life

Here’s a fact: even if you love veggies, it can be hard to get the required amount (2 to 3 cups a day) and that’s a shame, because veggies are packed with vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that your body needs to function at its very best.

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Have you ever said this?

Have you ever said this?

Here’s a trap almost everyone has fallen into at one point or another… Have you ever heard yourself say (maybe only to yourself) “When [insert anything you are waiting/hoping for] happens, I’ll start focusing more on my fitness/health”?

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What stands between you and your goals?

What stands between you and your goals?

This month we’re tackling a big topic: getting rid of what’s standing between you and your goals.  This could be what you put in your body  … what you focus on with your thoughts and beliefs … and anything else that’s cluttering up your fitness journey.

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In the middle of a hard workout, what do you do?

In the middle of a hard workout, what do you do?

Here’s a sneaky secret about both of those scenarios that very few coaches are willing to talk about… Making changes – even healthy changes — can be HARD sometimes.  It’s because you’re moving out of your comfort zone … which is a good thing!

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3 Relaxing Hip Opening Stretches

3 Relaxing Hip Opening Stretches

I’ve got a feel-good post for you today …. because it’s packed with THREE stretches that will open up your hips from every direction! These all feel GREAT while you’re doing them, and they’re perfect for the next time you’re watching TV or want to unwind after work.

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Does your butt have “amnesia”?

Does your butt have “amnesia”?

When you think about “core strength” … what do you think of? Six-pack abs? A flat tummy? A tiny waist?  Think again! This month we’re diving into all things CORE — and I think you’ll be wildly surprised at just how much your core strength affects your overall health…

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