Fall is the best time of the year. Seriously, I already had my first PSL of the season, which is rare for me. I usually like to wait until the end of September to have one. However, with the year we have all had, I believe we need some happiness. Guess what? Fall does that!
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We are in crazy times right now and stress and anxiety are very high. Some things you can do is meditate, journal, and take a yoga class. However, what a lot of people don’t realize is that the foods we eat can also trigger stress and anxiety! You want to stay away from caffeine, such as coffee and high sugary foods.
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We’ve been how many days into quarantine? Who knows when we will be able to go back to the gym.
I know this may cause a lot of stress and anxiety for some. However, you don’t need to fear that all your progress has been or will be lost. You may lose a couple of pounds of lean body mass but the good thing is there is muscle memory, so when you do go back to the gym you can gain it all back.
So what can you do in the meantime?
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Right now if you’re not eating much its ok. You’re actually doing less as well so that is ok. You will probably see the scale drop and you’re pretty excited. However, once this is all over because it will be, what do you do when you STOP losing weight but you’re eating the same. What gives?
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As much as I enjoy lifting weights and going to the gym, there are times where I can’t fit it into my schedule. However, I still want to get in some sort of workout so I will do a quick one at home. For my goals, gaining muscle, I need to lift heavy and eat in a surplus. But in certain circumstances it is good to switch it up and get back to the basics
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have been there done that! I was in her shoes a couple years back. I have done Weight Watchers, Atkins, Bodybuilder strict diet, the cookie diet, the watermelon diet, etc. Want to know what I learned from this? Nothing, which is why you end up gaining all the weight back and then some. By doing these diets you are not learning how to eat.
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I feel like this year is going to be a great one. Not only because it's an even number ( I have my theories lol) but because it is a new century so fresh start for everyone! I also feel like great things are coming in the 20’s. There will always be ups and downs but for the most part, I have a good feeling. I know 2019 was a little rough for some but keep your heads high and 2020 will be an amazing one.
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There are so many “fitness truths” out there that claim to be true but they aren’t. It's usually some person who tried something once and saw results so they are experts; or someone trying to make a profit from innocent people like yourselves. I want to help clear up this B.S. once and for all.
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Truthfully, I’m not the most tech savvy person out there. Weird right? I mean most of my business is done online but when it comes to computer language and all that jazz, my 90-year-old grandma knows more than me.
As time passes, I have found some fitness apps that are user friendly and super informative. Most of you reading this, probably know a lot more than me about technology so you will find it even easier than me.
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As a trainer, I get asked a lot of questions by potential clients which I highly encourage. There are some really good questions that I will share with you in case you want to hire a trainer now or in the future.
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If you ever see me at the gym, you’ll catch me with my gym bag, my AMPD BCAA’s, and my workout journal. These 3 things are super important to me in order to get the most out of my workout.
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Everyone’s fitness journey will be different and that's ok. The beauty of it is that it is YOUR journey. It’s unique to you, your experiences, and goals. I don’t want you to feel that my journey is better than yours or like giving up because things didn’t happen for you like they did for me. I just want to share my milestones in hopes that it will inspire you and motivate you.
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I may not be an avid lover of running but that doesn’t mean that I can’t appreciate a good workout. Yesterday, I saw someone post about separatism in the fitness industry and I couldn’t agree more. Honestly, who cares if you like to run or maybe you’d rather lift heavy or maybe you wanna use bands! The point is that you're doing something to move your body. Yes, each of these things will get you different results depending on your goals but if all you want to do is get fit and healthy then do what your heart desires!
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There are many supplement companies out there and I have tried most of them. However, I have never seen a company that is by women for women, plant-based, natural and actually tastes really good. The company I am talking about is AMPD Nutrition.
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I realize that it is my JOB to stay fit. However, it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t come without struggle and sacrifice. A lot of people don’t seem to understand this and just think that A. I workout all day B. Being fit and healthy is easy since I'm in the industry or C. That unlike me they don’t have time to workout because they aren’t at the gym all day like me.
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We strive to be healthy but we face some challenges along the way. One of them being: work. Wait Wait Wait! Don’t go rushing to quit your job just yet! What I mean is that a good portion of us sit at our desk for 10+ hours a day. This isn’t the most ideal situation for your health journey but there are little things you can do here and there that can help make your cubicle/desk a much better work environment.
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