What happened in January January was a month of new beginnings and a lot of rest. I had wanted the new beginning and looked forward to it. But I didn’t anticipate how much rest my body and mind needed after I finally left my job. In hindsight, though, I shouldn’t…

And what about the fat-burning zone? The world of fitness is full of myths and misconceptions. Take, for example, weight loss. Many people believe that you need to focus on cardio if you want to lose fat. And the more cardio you do, the better. Other people claim cardio is…

Lifestyle is more important than gym time — Habits shape every area of your life. If you are overweight, pre-diabetic, and at risk for developing heart disease, your habits are counterproductive for good health. On the flip side, if you are fit and healthy, you have implemented habits that support a healthy lifestyle. However, you don’t need to…

Take messy action If you could eliminate the biggest obstacle hindering you from achieving your health and fitness goals, what would it be? You may say it’s a lack of time or resources. Maybe your partner or friends and family are holding you back. …

More is not always better Most people in the health and fitness sphere are obsessed with protein. “Eat more protein” seems to be the answer for every body composition goal you want to achieve. If you want to lose fat, you better eat more protein because it makes you full…

When negative self-talk keeps you blocked Impostor syndrome is a bitch. It keeps you from trying new hobbies, telling you; you have no talent. It keeps you stuck in a safe but unfulfilling job, telling you you aren’t good enough to excel in the career you dream about. It keeps…

Adventure awaits I could feel the adrenaline running through my veins. I was going to do it. I would sign up for the race I set my sights on after rekindling my passion for running in 2020. I would run 215 miles across Scotland. I didn’t know what to expect…

Grow your confidence by celebrating small victories f you are like most people, you love celebrating when you achieve a big goal. And when you set fitness goals, you likely dream of your big day. The day you see that magical number on the scale that tells you that you…