Cottage cheese has been all the rage this year, and as a personal trainer striving to get more protein in my own diet, I can get behind...

Springtime is here, and while most people are concerned with eliminating the cob webs and dust bunnies that have accumulated in their...

Did you know that we lose approximately 3–8% of our muscle mass per decade after age 30? This age-related decline , known as sarcopenia...

I know what you might be thinking..."a list of basic green salads? BORING." You know I would never do that to you. If we're eating...

That number on the scale: Public Enemy #1 for many people, and most of my clients come to me laser focused on lowering it. Getting...

Raise your hand if mornings feel like a blur. Between getting kids ready for school, snow day rescheduling, getting to work on time,...

February is for chocolate, but who says indulgence has to come with a side of guilt? Let’s bridge the gap between treating yourself and...

We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. From kickstarting your metabolism to fueling your body with key...

Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury or infection, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to a host of health issues,...

Homemade granola — have you tried it? Once you’ve gotten a taste, it’s hard to go back to the store-bought stuff! Not only is homemade...

Don’t be scared to pick up those weights, ladies! Do you feel intimidated whenever you walk by the weight room in your gym? Do you feel...

I hope you had a wonderful start to your new year and are finally feeling the chaos of the holidays begin to wind down. After about six...

What is Inflammation? Simply put, inflammation is a normal immune response. From an acute injury to unhealthy lifestyle factors,...

So, here we are - the last few days of the year. This is typically the time where we have a relatively strong inclination to make...

(scroll down for signups and opportunities!) What you DON'T need this year is another diet or 30-day weight loss challenge! Why do we feel the need to set these extreme New Year's Resolutions, and then beat ourselves up when we fail to reach our unrealistic standards? Resolutions like... lose 20 pounds in a month, quit sugar in 5 days, go the gym at 5 am every single day, eliminate all stress... I mean, what?? We're human. It's no wonder 80% of people give up on their goal

Grain Free Double Chocolate Thin Mint Cookies It's cookie season. Don't deprive yourself of the festive treats! However, if you're...

Happy Thanksgiving week!!! Do you look forward to this week? Or does it royally stress you out? Look beyond the endless to-do list that...

Happy Healthy Holidays!                                         Do you struggle with the highs and lows of your health and wellness that accompany the holiday season?  You want to make healthy choices and stay “on track” but the festive months full of parties, gatherings, and temptations seem to always derail you…  We have all been there: feeling BLAH after the last two months of constant intake of treats, sweets, and sips that don’t exactly align with our goals of balanced a

While exercise can do wonders for your mind, body, immune system, mood, and longevity, it would be simplistic to ignore that many people turn to exercise as a way to achieve a certain physique too. So, while we’re on the subject, one of the top myths that keeps people (especially women) from strength training is that lifting heavy weights will make you “bulky.”  For starters, it’s important to point out that adding muscle mass isn’t a bad thing. All bodies are beautiful, and

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