Science tells us that all types of diets result in similar amounts of weight loss and are hard to stick to. A major reason for this is that habits are hard to change. So, if you can’t make your diet into a new lifestyle, you will likely regain the weight once you go back to your old habits. Read on for tips on how to make your diet a long-term success.
Read MoreTake care of yourself this holiday season with The 12 Days of Fitness!
Read MoreWith a strong core, you’ll move more efficiently, reduce your chances of injury, and avoid pain. These three moves engage all of your core, and are simple enough to do anywhere.
Read MoreWorking out at home or outdoors is becoming more of a regular thing for most people, with shelter-in-place restrictions preventing us from going to our favorite gyms and studios. It you’re reluctant or inconsistent about it, here are some ideas to make it affordable, portable, interesting and fun.
Read MoreWhat better way to support your immunity, elevate your mood, and feel great than to plan and execute better fitness and nutrition
Read MoreI get asked a lot about what diets are best for weight loss. Well, that depends. Whether it's Whole 30, low-carb, high protein, high fat, or a cleanse, if you want to lose weight AND KEEP IT OFF, you need to find something that works for you. That means being able to do it consistently (ideally, at least 80% of the time for life), and being able to measure the results not only on the scale, but how it makes you feel. Here are my secrets to staying slim.
Read MoreHere are some strategies to make time and get into action toward reaching your goals.
Read MoreEvery day, skin is subject to oil, perspiration, debris, makeup, and environmental pollutants. These factors, combined with aging, health and diet, can make skin look aged, feel rough, and become dehydrated. In addition, these factors can also act as a barrier to the skin, preventing it from effectively benefitting from your skincare products. Products such as cleansers, exfoliators and masks help detoxify the skin by cleaning pores and removing dead skin cells along with environmental buildup on the skin’s surface.
To help keep your skin looking its best:
Cleanse twice daily: This helps remove surface impurities.
Practice skin brushing: Similar to exfoliating, dry brushing helps stimulate the skin’s surface and remove dead skin cells.
Use a mask: Full-body or face masks draw out impurities from the skin’s surface, helping prevent clogged pores and remove excess oils.
Relax with self-massage: Start at the feet and work your way up the body using light, upward strokes, to help blood flow, release stress and restore positive energy.
Sweat: Sweating can quickly and effectively discharge the body of toxins, so vigorous workouts and the use of steam are effective for detoxifying skin.
Stay hydrated: Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. Hydrating helps your body flush out toxins.
For skin detoxification, I love Arbonne’s skin care products, which are inspired by ancient Ayurvedic spa practices. Arbonne helps detoxify the body by cleansing the skin’s surface of impurities while also protecting the skin’s moisture barrier. With the integration of key botanical extracts that support detoxification and enhance skin radiance, plus oils and minerals, Arbonne makes my skin feel radiant and healthy. You can shop my website as a Preferred Client and get a 20% discount.
With unhealthy air quality and warnings to stay indoors, and many gyms closed, what can you do to stay active?
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As you spend more time at home, remember the importance of continuing with your exercise routine to keep your immune system strong. Here are some ideas for you so you don’t become sedentary. Keeping exercise on your schedule is key!
If you take classes at a fitness studio, find out what steps they’re taking to prevent the spread of illness. They should increase their cleaning, have sanitizer readily available, and reduce the size of classes to keep a safe distance from others. Some studios are also offering streaming video so you can do the class in the comfort of your home.
If you use a personal trainer in a gym, find out what times of day are less crowded. Usually the middle of the day is quieter. If you go during prime hours, make sure you’re at a safe distance from others, or request that you be in an area near an open door or outdoors for more ventilation.
Wherever you workout, clean all equipment before and after use. Wash your hands before and after your workout, and don’t touch your face. Use a towel when lying on equipment and to wipe your perspiration.
Exercise in an outdoor park, take a hike or go for a bike ride. If you do it with friends, stay at a safe distance.
If you must stay at home, ask your personal trainer to send you your exercises with pictures or videos. If you use an exercise app or program from the internet, make sure it’s appropriate for your body and your goals. There’s lots of content out there, but it can be confusing to sort out. Feel free to contact me to help!
Too much sitting causes tight and underused muscles, leading to back pain. Here’s what happens to your muscles when sitting.
Your body works best to defend you from illness when you’re well hydrated. Ideally, you should drink half your body weight in ounces of fluid each day. Here are some tips for getting your liquids.
If you’re finding yourself watching more television while cooped up in your home, use that time to get some exercise. Here are some arm exercises you can do as you binge watch episodes of your favorite program. All you need is an exercise band.
You have time to keep up on the latest movies and social media posts, why not exercise?
Try these simple movements daily to keep your spine healthy.
Here’s an easy weekday meal you can make using whatever you have in the fridge!
It’s easy to pull back or give up with the holiday parties, time for shopping, and prepping to have guests over. Read my tips to get ahead for the New Year.
Did you plan all of your exercise and healthy eating up to November 28th, and now your calendar and to do lists are clear? Don’t let Thanksgiving derail your fitness goals.
Think of freezing as a way to preserve freshness rather than merely avoiding spoilage. In other words, freezing food when it's at its peak of freshness will give you a better result after you thaw it. Follow these tips for best results.
As one who hates the treadmill or endless sit ups, I’m always looking for interesting and challenging cardio moves to incorporate into my workout. These three high intensity exercises not only get your heart pumping, but force you to stabilize your core for balance, and can be done almost anywhere as they use only your body weight.
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