When the doctor tells you that you need to start exercising and you’re not sure where to start it can be scary. Kristi had tried other weight loss programs but always found it hard to stay motivated and on track and with mounting health issues she knew it was time to start taking care of […]

Fat loss goes way beyond just diet and exercise. While these two areas are important there are many other lifestyle factors that come into play. Below are the top 8 questions to ask yourself to gauge where you’re at and what you may need to work on to get faster fat loss results. By slowly […]

I used to think I had to spend at least an hour working out or it wasn’t worth it. I would often even workout twice a day for 45-60 minutes each time. But these days life is too busy to spend that much time on the treadmill, elliptical or hitting the weights. And frankly I […]

“What’s the best diet to lose weight?” I get asked this a lot. And the reality is most diets work because underlying them are the same principal: Cut back on calories (often too much so you’re starving most of the time) Or totally cut back on something like sugar, carbs, or fats. So yes, most […]

I talk to a lot of women about their fitness goals. And when I ask why they struggle to get started or stay on track with their workouts the #1 reason I hear is: MOTIVATION They are waiting to feel motivated. But here’s the thing… Motivation is a feeling. It comes and goes. It’s unreliable. […]

I thought I could make it work… I’ve had this on and off relationship over the years. And one day I woke up and finally realized I was being lied to. That just one little word from his mouth could ruin my day or make me feel worthless. This relationship just wasn’t going to work! […]

10 years ago, I competed in fitness competitions. When I first started out I really had no idea what I was doing. So, what did I do? Hopped online, found a fitness and nutrition plan from some famous fitness model, and blindly followed it. A few weeks in I was really struggling. I couldn’t figure […]

I hear a lot of women say things like, “Oh, I shouldn’t eat that. It’s bad for me.” And I get it, you want to make healthy choices and eat what’s going to help you lose weight or feel your best. But here’s the thing… …labeling a food as good or bad misses the bigger […]

A few years back when I would get stressed out, overwhelmed, or angry I would eat an entire pint of Ben and Jerry’s Ice cream in one sitting. The whole thing. In one sitting. All by myself. In that moment, I didn’t really know how to stop stress eating and didn’t really care about the […]