As someone who does not thoroughly enjoy cardio, I tend to get creative about ways to incorporate it into my training regimen. More often than not, I opt to do this by super setting exercises throughout my strength training workouts.
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I have competed in the bikini division of 3 bodybuilding competitions: 1 NPC (National Physique Committee) and 2 ANBF (American Natural Bodybuilding Federation). I have gotten second at all three…here’s why:
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Avocado Chicken Salad recipe
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Breakfast is commonly referred to as “the most important meal of the day” and with good reason. Those who eat breakfast typically boast a nutritional status superior to those who opt out of a morning meal
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Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Getting enough cardio and strength training throughout the week can lower your risk for certain diseases and even lift your mood (AHA, 2015).
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First and foremost, do not label pizza as a “bad” food! The second we label anything as “bad” or “off-limits”, we crave it 10x more. It’s just human nature! Second off all, here are my rules of thumb when it comes to ENJOYING pizza:
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t is no surprise that I travel. A lot. But I do want to clarify one question/comment that I get asked quite frequently. “It must be so nice to get to travel with Mike all the time!” First of all, I do not travel WITH Mike (unless it’s a train ride to or from NYC). I travel separately, typically alone, which really spikes my anxiety. However, extra time with Mike and the opportunity to support him living out his dream makes it all worthwhile.
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So many people think they can’t go out eat without totally disregarding their commitment to healthy eating. When dining out is automatically viewed as a “cheat meal”, it creates a mindset that makes you feel the need to go cray cray.
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Grilling is a popular activity during summer celebrations; however, it can be dangerous if safe food handling practices are not used.
Read MoreYou may roll your eyes at this, or you may raise your hands in celebration. Regardless of how you feel about the concept, it is proven that adequate sleep is necessary for maintaining a healthy weight! According to the National Sleep Institute, adults need
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If you haven’t heard of probiotics in today’s wellness rage, you mayyy be living under a rock. Probiotics are live bacteria (and yeasts) that feed your healthy gut bacteria, thus improving the function of your digestive system.
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Have you had days like this? You pick up your daughter from school and rush her to swim practice. Your spouse scurries home from work and scoops up your son for a soccer game. At 8:00 PM, you’re finally done with the day’s activities.
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Though I’m sure this does not come as a surprise to most, I am a huge proponent of incorporating strength training into any weight loss regimen. Not only does weightlifting improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone/definition, it also promotes FAT LOSS!
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Read MoreI briefly mentioned “mindful eating” over social media this past week as one of my top 5 weight loss tips. However, this a lot that goes into the practice of this concept, so I wanted to cover it in greater detail than I was able to via social media.