I Struggle Too

I Struggle Too

“You drink beer?!”  “You don’t eat donuts?!” “You must love to exercise!” “You don’t understand how much I hate to exercise.” These are just a few of the phrases that I have heard over my years of being a personal trainer. Friends, family, acquaintances,...

Thinking on Thursdays

Thinking on Thursdays is my way of quickly jotting down some things that have been on my mind over the past week. 1. I love the website www.greatist.com. It really is a breath of fresh air in a world of fitness crap. I love their non-intimidating approach to all...

Success

  After 12 years of personal training, I have seen many successes.  In  fact, I witness successes every week.  Whether it’s a a client telling me she is getting better at her weekly tai chi classes or a client eager to tell me how he stretched every day...

Biggest Loser

If you have paid any attention to the news and social media over the last few weeks, I’m sure you have seen and read the frenzy over the latest season finale of The Biggest Loser.   The season 15 winner dropped 155 pounds which equals an astonishing 59.62% of...

Peanut Butter

  Temptation #2 is Peanut Butter.   I hear you saying:   “Peanut butter is your temptation??”   Yes, yes it is.   I would have to say that I eat at least a little peanut butter EVERY.SINGLE.DAY.  It’s become an obsession...

Realistic Tips for Surviving Thanksgiving

    Most of you who know me, know that I am an empathetic trainer.  I know what it’s like to want beer and pizza on the weekends.  I know what it’s like to not want to exercise even though you know you should.  I know that holidays bring not only...