Fitness Life Coach
Many times, when I pick up a book or listen to a podcast I hear repetitive or contradictive information. What is right and what is wrong? At the end of the day, we all have to choose what right for us and what works for our body. Personally, I am a huge believer in the […]
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We are what we eat. Food has a tremendous effect on our overall health. Whole foods promote health and protect the body from disease due to all their nutrients and antioxidants. These amazing compounds are usually not found in processed foods. I am a believer that food can be the best medicine in some instances. […]
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Fitness Life can mean something different to each person. People have a variety of definitions on the degree of fitness and what elements are included when you hear the word fitness. Fitness Life By Design believes in balanced living. Balance means there are different elements working together to keep us steady and on track. The […]
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Doctors and nutritionist often say to eat healthy and to eat nourishing foods. Choosing healthy foods can be a lifestyle choice and not a quick fix. It is a long-term commitment towards living a healthy and fulfilling life. The question becomes, what does eating healthy really mean? Let’s look at a few ideas. Since eating […]
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Healthy journeys are like most things in life, they look very different for each person. This reminds me of the old saying, “Variety is the spice of life”. No matter what your variety is or what your journey looks like there are three basic fitness fundamentals that apply. I work with women in setting goals, […]
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I hear from many women that they struggle with planning their meals. It is a chore that some enjoy while others dread. One of the biggest challenges to eating healthy is advanced planning. Planning can take many forms. We will look at one idea to help plan your meals. Meal Planning Continuum Think about meal […]
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When I grocery shop, I naturally read labels on products before I purchase. In the past, I concentrated on the amount of additional sugars that are added to the foods I could buy. While controlling sugar intake is still an area of concern for me, I have a new area of concern. My new focus […]
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You are ready for a trip to the beautiful mountains and views in Glacier National Park. Once the car is packed and loaded you hop in the car and start driving. STOP, I forgot to mention an important step. Before you go, you put the destination in your GPS, so you know where to go. […]
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We hear people say if/then statements all the time. “If” this happens, “then” I will do this. What if we changed our words to “when”? When statements help us to be prepared in healthy ways. If is the same thing as saying, “assuming that” or “in case that”. When we say if, does that mean […]
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Once people reach their weight loss goals, it is possible to fall back into their old routines. This can reverse all the good work they have accomplished. The term yo-yo dieting comes to mind. Some people report it feels like they live on a roller coaster with their weight. They reach their goal and then […]
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