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National Women’s Health Week
Girlfriends are priceless. We are there for breakups, makeups, happy hours, brunches, a good laugh, and a good cry. The moments are cherished. The memories last a lifetime. Perhaps I am a little partial, considering I am an exercise physiologist, but I feel the greatest gift you can give someone you love is the gift […]
Read MoreThe 3 O’Clock Grumble
You are sitting at your desk and hear your stomach growl so loud you swear that your boss on the other side of the office heard it! We have all been there before; but truth be told, there ARE ways to avoid this. Most individuals need a snack in the afternoon because there is a […]
Read MoreListen to Your Parents… Breakfast IS the Most Important Meal of the Day!
I have heard that saying for most of my life. Until I began studying nutrition, I didn’t realize that what my parents were always saying was actually true! I mean my dad has told me some outrageous stories before, so how was I supposed to know he was telling the truth? Breakfast IS the […]
Read More5 Outdoor Workout Tips
1) Stay hydrated before, during, and after your workout. – Drink 8-10 fl oz of water within 20 minute before beginning your workout. – For every 15 minutes of vigorous exercise, consume 8-10 fl. oz of water. – […]
Read MoreFuel Your Fitness
We all live in a very hectic world, I know this, but we need to make sure we continue to plan ahead. I mean come on, you make sure to take time out of your day to plan meetings, phone calls, after work plans (which I am sure will include a much needed relaxation drink) […]
Read MoreBeach Boot Camps Are Here
I am often asked if January is our busy season because of the New Year Resolutions associated with weight loss and fitness, and my answer is always no. We live in Chicago. New Year Resolutions may be a high time to lose weight and shape up in LA or Miami, but not so much in Chicago. Around January 1st, I am wearing about four layers of clothes just to head to a client, and I go from my garage to theirs. But when the spring months come, and we begin to remove the layers… oh no… what happened? If only it wasn’t so cold after getting out of the shower the last four months then MAYBE we would have taken a second to peek in the mirror and see what was going on or even jump on the scale. But when you are running for warmth, reality is pushed aside and comfort food is welcomed.
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