I frequently get questions from clients about what to eat before and after a workout. The answer to this question is dependent on the type of workout, duration of the session, and how frequently you are exercising. In this post I’ll go through general nutrition tips for HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), strength training, and […]
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Setting Yourself Up for Success
It is easy to say you want to be stronger or eat healthier. The challenge is starting to establish the habits necessary to accomplish and maintain those goals. Follow these tips to set yourself up for success. You can do this! S.M.A.R.T. Goals S.M.A.R.T. stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based. Take the time […]
Surviving Breast Cancer Through Early Detection
5 years! Anyone who has had cancer knows what that means. It’s a big marker to get to cancer free, and I just had my 5 year anniversary this past May. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May of 2013. I was lucky because I was diagnosed early during a routine mammogram. […]
Feeding My Soul Through Travel
I have always had the urge to travel. Whether I am touring castles, taking a ferry across the Baltic sea, or wandering around a small village next to the Vistula River, I am in constant awe of my surroundings. I try to soak everything in; the murmur of voices having a conversation in another […]
10 Ways to Stay Healthy and Fit this Winter
It is always a challenge to stay healthy as the cold starts to creep in. Most of us get the urge to curl up on the couch with some hot cocoa and not move for most of the day. This increases our chance of illness, while negatively impacting our happiness and self-confidence. The good news […]