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Low carb/no carb diets seem to be the rage.   Those poor carbohydrates are getting blamed for weight gain everywhere.   We have to eat more protein and eliminate the carbs.  There is an element of truth to this but we have to be able to differentiate between good and bad carbs. A lot ofContinue reading “Are carbohydrates really bad for you?”

I hear this all the time from people.  This is a tough obstacle to overcome for so many.  There are those who can’t wait to get to the gym to lift weights or go out for that run/ride.  They may not truly understand the health benefits they are getting for exercise, or maybe they do.Continue reading “I hate to exercise!”

Back in May I shared a story about my friend, Terry, and his weight loss journey.   At that time he has lost around 160 lbs.  His dedication was inspiring to me and caught the attention of many others.  He has taken responsibility and there is no sign of him giving up!   Yesterday heContinue reading “Taking responsibility Part 2”

There are many reasons people are successful with their fitness endeavors, and just as many reasons they are not successful.  Those that are able to reach their goals, and more importantly, maintain those goals usually have taken responsibility for not being in the best shape and have also said it is up to them toContinue reading “Taking responsibility for your health and fitness”

This is a concern, and many times an excuse, for many people I talk with.  I have long said doing something is better than nothing.  Even if all you have is 20 minutes you can accomplish a lot  as long as you are doing the right exercises at the right intensity.   When doing cardioContinue reading “I don’t have much time to exercise.”

Do you ride the exercise bike or walk on a treadmill for long periods of time and feel like you aren’t getting the results you want?  Try interval training to burn those calories and improve your cardiovascular capabilities.  There are many names trainers give this but essentially it is increasing your output for a periodContinue reading “Interval training to burn calories!”

If you are looking to get in shape, joining a gym is one route to take.  However, the cost of a membership is something that holds people back.  This doesn’t give you an excuse not to exercise.  A pair of tennis shoes and pavement are all you need to get started.   Walking is aContinue reading “I can’t afford a gym membership!!”

The fitness industry is a breeding ground for exercise fads that come and go.  Some fade out quickly, some stick around for a while.  New equipment is introduced all the time as a fitness pro endorses it as the only thing you need and they are sold on late night TV.  My take on thatContinue reading “Lift those weights!”

I have long been an advocate for having good eating habits and good exercise habits as a means to lose weight and keep it off.  It just makes sense that having these things clicking together would put someone in the best position to have a healthy weight. For many, however, this is a scenario thatContinue reading “Eat for weight loss/maintenance”

I have been training clients for 16 years and I have always spent time when we first meet finding out about them,  what their goals are, what their limitations are and why they are exercising.  While getting all this information together is very important, I have found that last bit of info, why they areContinue reading “Who do you exercise for?”