Tag: fitness
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Foolproof Ways To Enjoy A Holiday Without Ruining Your Progress
Next week is the 4th of July and that brings with it mountains of potato salad piling up in kitchens and the sound of burgers sizzling on the grill across the US. It is a time to celebrate with family and friends, but it can also be a challenge for anyone who is trying to…
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The Myth of the Fat Burning Zone
If you’ve ever hopped on a treadmill or elliptical you’ve probably seen it: a screen that tells you when you are in the “fat burning zone” vs. the “cardio zone”. In theory, this means that you should stay at this zone to trick your body into burning more fat than carbs in your workout. Maybe…
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Could Stress Be Making You Fat? Here’s What You Need To Know
Confession time: I’m naturally a very anxious person. You might not think it since the internet is a place where nobody likes to air their dirty laundry (myself included!), but I have been dealing with panic attacks and bouts of depression for over a decade. I’m talking full on, shaking, can’t breathe, feel like my…
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Stress and Weight Loss: Here’s What You Need To Know
Confession time: I’m naturally a very anxious person. You might not think it since the internet is a place where nobody likes to air their dirty laundry (myself included!), but I have been dealing with panic attacks and bouts of depression for over a decade. I’m talking full on, shaking, can’t breathe, feel like my…
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Have Your Cake and Lose Weight Too! 3 Tricks to Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind.
When you decide to try and lose a few pounds, whats the first thing that you think you should do? Start some cardio? Cut out desserts? Usually, there are a few things that everybody gravitates toward, but it can be hard to follow through an create a concrete plan that works without leading to a…
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Get Outside: It Could Change Your Life
This morning I found myself on my way to a session when I got that dreaded last minute cancellation text. It was 5:30 and I thought about my options: I could turn around and go back to bed for an hour, or I could stay up, go for a walk, and enjoy the sunrise while…
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No Gym? No Problem. At At Home Workout with No Excuses.
Keeping in line with our conversation about obstacles last week, I want to talk about one that comes up a lot: what do you do when you don’t have access to a gym? It’s a valid question. When you see all these workouts based around heavy weights and fancy equipment it can be overwhelming to…
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Grocery Stores are Trying to Trick You: How to Beat Them at Their Own Game
I don’t think it would be a surprise to anyone to hear that I love exercise and think that it is a crucial part of any healthy lifestyle, but there is one thing that is even more important than breaking a sweat and that’s what you eat. Diet is EVERYTHING when it comes…
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Stop Thinking and Start Thriving With These Four Solutions To Gym Anxiety
The gym may be my second home now, but before I really started working out consistently (and even for a while after I did), the gym was a terrifying place. I was convinced that everyone else would be in perfect shape, would know I was a fraud with no idea what I was doing,…
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If You’re Not Prepared, You’re Not Progressing
We’ve all heard it before—preparation is the key to success. That’s great in theory, but what does that really mean when it comes to your fitness goals? How are you supposed to “prepare” for weight loss, muscle growth, or increased endurance? Read a book? Think about what your goals are? That can be good, but…
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