Yesterday I talked about going guilt-free when it comes to food and having an open relationship with it. I gave you some things to ask yourself and I hope it helps you. But I left feeling like I was unclear…like I didn’t really state the facts as I see them so here it is:
You have to take responsibility for your actions and your decisions. Eat the cheeseburger and fries or not. Say yes to dessert or No… it is your choice. [Read more…]
I hope this post-Superbowl Monday finds everyone content with their eating decisions from yesterday.
I don’t mean that you should have only ate healthy things. Rather I hope you are content with the fact that you made conscious decisions of what you were going to eat, enjoyed it, and feel no guilt about it today.
I think we “dieting” women spend far too much time feeling bad about what we’ve eaten. Food becomes “good or bad” and let’s face it; except for those that are trying to get on stage and compete in a figure contest, the rest of us healthy minded but “real” women are going to eat those “bad” foods sometimes. What I often hear the next day is “oh, I was so”bad” I ate…..” . Well it hit me in the last few months that that mindset, the “I’m so bad” mindset, is way unhealthier than the food. I mean who wants to live in a constant state of guilt?
So here are 5 quick questions to ask yourself before you indulge in treats. I know it sounds like a lot but once it becomes your habit it takes about 10 seconds to think it through:
The first one can eliminate the need for the next four: [Read more…]
In my line of work, the one thing I’ve gotten used to is people looking for that one little “secret” or “magic pill” to lose weight quicker……and while there isn’t a pill, there are definitely some tips and tricks that can speed the process along.
But there’s this one that is so simple and so effective but is often overlooked. In fact when I start to tell people how to do it they usually just start nodding their head like “yeah, yeah ok I got that, but what else?”
Sometimes I wanna grab their head, stop it from nodding and say : No, really pay attention, this is BIG and you’re just throwing it away!”
What is it? [Read more…]
This may not sit well with you, but it’s something that you need to know, and so I’m just going to come out and say it.
See, the way I see it they’re insulting your intelligence.
Who’s “they”?
THEY are the talking heads you see on TV and hear on the radio. And I’m convinced they’re trying to make you fatter.
Every year at about this time all you see, hear and read about are people making the big three New Year resolutions – more money, quit smoking, and to lose weight.
Now, I don’t know the success rate of the first two, but as a fitness expert and someone who has helped dozens and dozens of folks lose weight and get in better shape, I can tell you (and statistics prove) that most people who resolve to lose weight in the new year are doomed. [Read more…]
If you’ve been using my Fat-Free December calendar I made for you then you know that this is the week you should try to shave a couple hundred calories off of your regular daily intake from now until this weekend. [Read more…]
This time of year we can’t avoid the parties and its evil twin “Alcohol”.
If you know me, you know that I am a big advocate of a balanced lifestyle. I preach moderation NOT restriction.
So let’s talk a bit about our friend “alcohol”
Alcohol And Fat Loss – Can You Have Both?
One question that often presents itself to many dieters who are trying to shed the excess weight that has accumulated over time is whether or not alcohol can be included in their diet plan.
Alcohol is something that most adults do like to indulge in from time to time – some more often than others. [Read more…]
Bet you didn’t know that December 8th is National Brownie Day.
You all know I am a sweet junkie so this is one holiday that I’ll celebrate to the full! 🙂
But if you’re like me then you’ve got goals and need to stay on track. So, I dug up this healthier version of a brownie that has just over 100 calories in each! Now there are 10 servings so you definitely want to make sure that you don’t over-eat them. I suggest baking a batch and giving 1 to each of your workout buddies or taking them to work. Let your co-workers see that you can eat your favorite things only healthier. [Read more…]
Two things are almost guaranteed when you are trying to be healthier and get fit. 1) There will be days that you don’t want to work out and 2). There are days when you start craving sugary, salty or high-fat foods bad. Really bad.
Doesn’t matter who you are, how fit you are or how bad you want to reach your goal. Food cravings are unavoidable, and to deny their existence will make you more vulnerable when they attack. But you don’t need willpower or more willpower. What you need is a few tricks in your back pocket so you can slay that monster when it rears its chocolate covered head. [Read more…]
This past weekend I got to hang out with some of my awesome Boot Camp clients who totally impress me. First on Saturday at the baby shower for Jessica F. who is 7 month pregnant, still doing boot camp and kickin butt!(she is cleared by her doctor of course). And Candy K, who ran an entire Marathon at CIM! About 5 other clients and myself ran relay legs of the marathon to show our support. Those two ladies are truly impressive and totally something to aspire too!
But with that going on and still getting the LBD Project underway I totally forgot to send out this Fat Free December calendar I created for you. Every day has a new habit or an action step that you can take so that come 2012, you’ll be looking leaner, not fatter (we don’t want that!).
Go ahead and print it up. You’ll need to do a little catch up so go ahead and spread out the first 4 days over the next week and you’ll be right on track.
The average person puts on 7-12lbs this time of year. That’s average. Meaning some gain more than that! And yes, some gain less but who wants to gain any?! Follow the daily steps on this calendar; add a little focus and stick-to-itiveness and you’ll be looking good come January 1st!
There is one thing that time after time knocks literally HUNDREDS of women off their game when it comes to fitness and weight loss. I see it every single day. I hear it from the mouths of struggling women that come into my Sacramento boot camp; I hear it in the stories of how things were. And I bet you’ll never guess what it is.
Go ahead, guess…………
Let see, you probably listed things like: Schedule, soreness, lack of a clear goal, eating habits, unsupportive family and friends……yup all good and things that need to be addressed but it’s not the one I’m talking about today. You see this one is really sneaky. This one seems totally ridiculous when you first hear it. This one should spark the exact opposite result it often does and still, time after time it leaves “failure” and frustration in its wake. I’m just about positive it’s hit you a time or two. I know I’ve succumbed to it more times than I care to mention.
What is it? [Read more…]