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What’s on your good habits list? There’s SO MUCH health and fitness information out there. But knowing where to start and what to do can be overwhelming! Do this… don’t do that… do green juice… don’t do juice… eat more fruits and vegetables… don’t eat too much fruit… eat good carbs… don’t eat grains… do … Read more
“They” were right: Mindset is everything! And it turns out there’s another common trait amongst successful people, no matter the industry or position in life. In the first inspiring video, below, psychologist, Angela Lee Duckworth, reveals the simple one syllable word that sums up a trait common to all successful people. Angela is speaking in … Read more
I started a fitness company, then didn’t have time to workout! Yikes! So that led me to creating more My Trainer Fitness workouts for fast fitness as a way to maintain a reasonably fit life, even when you don’t have time. My Story in Short – Age was Setting in In my late 40’s, I … Read more
Heavier or Lighter Weights? It’s probably more than you think. Those pretty pink dumbbells were clearly designed for women. But… at just 2lbs, those little dumbbells are scarcely weight lifting. Women tend to pick these because they don’t want to bulk up, but that’s a mistake. As a trainer, I personally savor the moment when … Read more
THE BEST Body Fat Scale! We’ve used this scale for years. Our personal trainers used it and introduced us to it as well as our naturopathic doctor trained in exercise science. If you’re serious about health and fitness with fat loss and muscle gain, this is definitely for you! If you’re reading this, chances are … Read more
“Yes” and “No”. First… “NO”: Buckwheat is NOT a grain! Then, good news… Yes! Buckwheat is Gluten Free! Yay! Buckwheat is gluten free. We use it all the time without issue even with an extreme sensitivity to gluten. For those needing non-allergenic options, buckwheat in all it’s forms is a delicious and nutritious gluten-free food. … Read more
Teva Sandals Review What are your favorite sandals for an active lifestyle? Mine are Tevas, hands down! And last year they came up with a style I’ve been looking for for years: Sports Tevas that are platforms!! See the Teva sandals review video below. If you want to go straight to the video, scroll down … Read more
Choosing a healthy lifestyle can be a complicated choice to make as there are so many variables to consider. However, the two most important things you can do to improve lifestyle is to improve your health and fitness through diet and exercise. You know this. Everyone knows this. The difference for you will be what … Read more
Our gym closes at 4pm on Saturdays. I wish they closed at 6, because it’s often hard to get away from busy Saturday things to get there in time to workout before they close. This past Saturday in fact, while I had planned to arrive there around 3pm for a good hour workout to round … Read more
Take the Stairs – Two at a Time When it comes to fitness, it’s really beneficial to change things up now and then, otherwise our body adapts and tends to experience a decline in exercise benefit if we keep doing the same routines. The same principle applies to our mental and emotional selves as well: … Read more
