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The Link Between Gratitude and Fitness Results
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7 Simple Daily Actions That Deliver 99% of Your Health and Fitness Results
I’m going to let you in on one SIMPLE technique to reach your fitness/wellness goals this year.It never fails.BUT: It’s also not one of those “secrets” the slick marketers try to sell you. It doesn’t require any insider knowledge, tricks, hacks, or special gadgets.
10 Heart-Healthy Foods that Lower Cholesterol – Show Your Heart Some Love This Month!
I’ve got some great info today to help you show your heart some love! Most of the time when it comes to health and fitness, we talk about what NOT to eat. Today I’m flipping that and focusing on WHAT to eat to help lower your LDL (aka “bad” or “lousy”) cholesterol.
5 Workouts You Can Do Any Time, Anywhere in Just 10 Minutes
Maybe you’ve heard this saying: “You are only one workout away from a GOOD MOOD.” It’s SO TRUE – a workout can rev up your body’s feel-good hormones, give you a mental break, and shift your focus, which makes it a great way to turn your day around!
9 Ways to Stay Motivated With Healthy Habits Without Burning Out
I get asked all the time: “How do you stay so motivated?” Fact: I don’t! …. So I work at it! Motivation is like a muscle – the more you flex it, the stronger it becomes.
Your Results Toolkit: The Top 3 Tools That Create Momentum and Real Progress
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Muscle vs Fat: Why Building Muscle Is Your Secret Weapon for a Faster Metabolism and Better Health
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Wishing You a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season
Just a quick post this morning to wish you and your family a happy & healthy holiday! We at Fitness Lifestyle Personal Training, LLC are honored that you’ve chosen to be part of our fitness family.
4 Easy to Follow Steps to Upgrade Your Habits, Upgrade Your Life
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A 5-Step Guide to Enjoy a Healthy Holiday Season
You know I am a big believer in being “in the moment,” right? It’s huge for helping you relieve stress, focus on what’s important, and get the most out of every day. But … I HAVE AN IMPORTANT EXCEPTION. And it has to do with something I hear every. single. year from my clients.
The 7-Step Holiday Immunity Boosting Checklist
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My Top Tip to Help You Look Younger
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Your Holiday Checklist: 4 Tips For Staying Healthy This Season
The holidays are RIGHT around the corner, and I’ve got your game-plan right here to help you stay on-track, feel STRONG, and still have FUN!
Create a Soup Starter Kit and Make Meal Prep Easier
With the end of the year rush ahead of us, I want to focus on quick & easy meal tips this month! I’ve got a great timesaver for you today that will help with dinner in a BIG way.
How to Stay Motivated to Reach Your Goals: The “One Year From Now” Exercise
Picture yourself exactly one year from now: assume you had an AMAZING year and were all-in on your goals. How do you feel? I’m talking about your health, energy, strength, confidence … your quality of life.
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7 Morning Routines That Make Your Entire Day Easier
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I don’t do this enough, either…
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The “military method” to fall asleep fast
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Your personal “refresh” button
Over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates said, “Walks are a man’s best medicine,” — and it turns out, he was right!
How to earn your sleep
You know those nights when you slip into bed and the sheets feel soooo good? Your body is tired, your mind is calm, and you’re perfectly set up for a great night of Zzzs.
Carrot and Stick Motivation: What Really Drives You to Take Action?
Which motivates you more: Running toward something you want (a “carrot”) OR Running away from something you want to escape (a “stick”)?
3 Post-Grocery Shopping Hacks
Want to stop wasting food and start making the most out of your grocery hauls? If you find that your fruits, veggies, and herbs tend to go bad before you can use them…
9 Pro-Level Tips for Grocery Shopping for Weekly Meal Prep: A Toolkit for Beginners
Confession time… Raise your hand if you’ve ever left your grocery list at home! (You can’t see me right now but my hand is up!)
When do you start your day?
What if instead of thinking of your day starting when you WAKE UP in the morning… You flipped it so that your day begins when you go to bed at night?
I didn’t feel like working out
You know those days when you finally leave work… and the LAST thing you want to do is hit the gym, cook dinner, and tackle your never-ending to-do list?
What you DON’T want can help you move closer to what you DO Want
You’ve heard (probably many times) how important it is to focus on what you WANT but it’s also important to acknowledge what you DON’T want because that can also be a huge motivator.
Put these heart healthy tips on repeat
10 simple ways to streamline what you eat to help keep your heart (and entire body!) healthy, fit, and strong
I Wish Someone Taught Me This Sooner: How One Word Can Change Your Mindset
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Reaching Your Goals Means Working Backwards: How Your Vision Fuels Your Success
You’ve heard the saying, “Begin with the end in mind,” right?
15 Easy and Meaningful Ways to Practice Gratitude (That Aren’t a Journal)
Let’s talk about GRATITUDE. I put together a fun list of 15 ways you can express gratitude (and none of them include keeping a gratitude journal, although we love that idea, too!).
3 Steps to Find Time for Fitness — Even With a Full Schedule
I have a GREAT TIP for you to help you streamline your schedule. It’s one of my “musts” when I feel like my to-do list is overflowing.
4 Key Things to Know About Aging and Your Metabolism (action steps inside!)
Ever heard of the “middle-aged spread”? It’s what can happen when you hit your 30s/40s and your metabolism starts to change. In a nutshell, your body starts to gain fat because of shifting hormones and the aging process.
7 Habits that Wreck Your Metabolism
There are probably a few things in your life that you’d like to slow down… But when it comes to your metabolism? Probably not.
Your 4 Pillars of Health and Wellness
Last week I posted about jumping off the health/fitness/weight loss/etc. rollercoaster and finding a plan that works for YOU and your life! Doesn’t it just feel good when you get into a groove that you can actually stick with? (If you haven’t yet, hang with me, I’ve got a helpful tip for you below.) It’s a little mindset/organizing hack … And it’s something to think about when you get sidetracked, overwhelmed, or aren’t sure what to do next.
Sustainable Fitness Habits: How to Break the All-or-Nothing Cycle and Finally Stay Consistent
Have you ever been here before? Something sparked you to set a new fitness goal that you were REALLY excited about. Maybe you stepped on the scale after the holidays, had a big event coming up (reunion, wedding, vacation, etc.), were unhappy with the results from your latest doctor’s visit, watched an inspiring movie, were wowed by someone else’s transformation, or even had some kind of wake-up call…
Self-Sabotage and Goals: Why You Get in Your Own Way (and How to Stop)
If you could call out the #1 enemy of your goals, what would it be? There are so many to choose from:
Not having enough time, Lack of support, Not knowing what to do, Your genetics, Pizza…
The list goes on and on!
Setting realistic goals
Every once in a while I get a panicked email or call from someone who wants to “lower their cholesterol down x points before their next doctor’s appointment a month from now“ or “get ready for a marathon in two months”. Don’t get me wrong: Those are all important goals … but they absolutely are not possible (at least in a healthy and sustainable way) in only a month or two!
Exercise for Low Energy: How Moving Your Body Actually Boosts Your Energy Levels
One of the top reasons people tell me they skip their workouts (or don’t work out at all!) – is because they don’t have the energy. Here’s a mind-blower for you: one of the best & easiest ways to get more energy fast is to WORK OUT.
Minimum Effective Dose Workout for Busy People Who Don’t Have Time to Exercise
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How to Do Hard Things When You Don’t Feel Like It (The “Do It Anyway” Method)
I’ve been thinking long and hard about how to write this… because it’s a tough subject: Doing the hard things when you don’t want to do them. It’s also known as “adulting.” You know what I am talking about.
6 Ways to Sabotage Your Results this Month
It’s a special time of year with celebrations, traditions, and festivities galore….Which is awesome. BUT … there’s something not-so-awesome, too. It’s all those sneaky saboteurs that come out during the holidays. They can set you back in a BIG WAY from reaching your goals.
Mindfulness for Sleep: A Simple Habit That Can Improve Insomnia and Sleep QualityHow Mindful Meditation Can Help You Improve Your Sleep
You probably already know that not getting enough sleep can affect your mood, appetite, focus, productivity, performance, health, and even your waistline. But get this… Mindfulness meditation has been shown to cut the wake time of people suffering from insomnia by up to 50%.
Mindful Eating Habits: How to Stop Overeating and Reconnect With Your Hunger Cues
I don’t know about you, but I want to be that 80-year-old busting out sweet moves on the dance floor at a wedding. What do YOU want to be able to do when you’re 60, 70, 80, and beyond?
Why Am I Not Motivated? How Mindset and Mindfulness Affect Your Ability to Take Action
I don’t know about you, but I want to be that 80-year-old busting out sweet moves on the dance floor at a wedding. What do YOU want to be able to do when you’re 60, 70, 80, and beyond?
Want to Stay Active for Life? How to Stay Fit as You Age Starts Now
I don’t know about you, but I want to be that 80-year-old busting out sweet moves on the dance floor at a wedding. What do YOU want to be able to do when you’re 60, 70, 80, and beyond?
6 Foods That Cause Inflammation: Common Triggers Linked to Aches, Pain, and Fatigue
Sometimes, making a slight change in your lifestyle or everyday diet can have a HUGE payoff. There are a lot of foods out there that can increase inflammation in your body.
2 Anti-aging Exercises to Keep Your Body Feeling Young
Research shows that some body parts naturally get less mobile (i.e., more locked-up) as we get older – starting as early as our 30s and 40s.
Caffeine Effects on the Body: Benefits, Side Effects, and Signs You May Be Overdoing It
My jaw dropped when I saw this fact a while ago. Did you know that there is a drug that 85% of us use every single day? If you’re one of them, I have a little assignment for you. 🙂 No, I am not going to ask you to quit.
Easy Healthy Meal Prep Ideas: The Simple “Mix and Match” Method for Stress-Free Meals
I’m lucky to have a few really great cooks in my life. Several of my friends actually used to cook professionally, which I have recently learned makes them actual “chefs.” Anyway … one of the chefs blew my mind when he gave me the secret to his amazing family meals.


















































































