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Health food and marketing is big business. We have been hit hard with no-fat, low-fat, no sugar, no calories, and gluten-free to name a few. Food companies know how to work the trends and bring in the cash. Now, unhealthy organics are making headway. As consumers, please be aware that organic labels don't always mean healthy. In fact, this fake health food leads to fake fitness. It's pumped full of sugar, preservatives, saturated fat, chemicals, and who knows what else. If a food product can sit on the shelf for a lifetime, there is something wrong. Whatever current health food trend is happening, food companies are figuring out ways to dupe the consumer. Do you really believe organic Ruffles, Doritos, and Cheese Puffs are healthy ?   Really!? Chips are Chips Sadly, consumers believe organic chips and similar items are healthy because they claim to be organic. I see so many people loading grocery carts full of unhealthy organic food items. The bottom line - chips are chips, or...

Fitness goals are awesome. Agreed? You want to lose fat, gain muscle, and feel healthy.  Reaching these goals requires good eating habits and overall, a healthy lifestyle. How are you doing with that? What Are You Eating? Are you really eating for fitness goals? Did I ping you on the forehead just now? In order to achieve good health, it requires consuming healthy food and exercising consistently. Not living this way should make you feel weird. Do you feel weird? If the answer is no, there is something not right with your fitness program. It usually comes down to what you're eating . Often times eating off track is validated because you work out several times per week. Remember, you can't out exercise a crappy diet. The takeaway here is nutrition plays the largest role in your fitness success. Without eating right, achieving goals will not happen. True story. Food Is Fuel Not a Reward I have seen  fitness success turn into a train wreck of eating off track as a reward f...

Most of us have the goal of wanting a fit and healthy body . Agreed? Sadly, many of us lack follow through to make it happen. All too often something gets in the way of doing what needs to be done to make the wish a reality. Wasting Time It doesn't matter how much web surfing, article reading, or fit people watching is happening. If what you're doing isn't motivating you to take action, it's nothing but wasted time. In fact, all that time surfing the web could be time used to complete a workout or meal prep. I even have to limit myself and implement a certain amount of time for social media work. My life requires excellent time management to run my personal training business, writing obligations, and maintain a healthy lifestyle . That means shutting down my computer and making the choice to exercise and prepare healthy meals for the week.  Take Responsibility For Your Body It's fun to dream about reaching our fitness goals . I am the first to applaud and be motiva...

Food is chemistry once you eat it.  Your body knows what you consumed and how to break it down. It also knows how to shuttle the nutrients to where your body needs them. Pretty awesome! Your body sees food as energy or calories. It also understands that carbohydrates are used primarily for that fuel. Eating protein is used for muscle repair, and fat is a secondary energy source but also helps maintain your core body temperature. So why do we complicate this process? Your only job is to eat the right things and your body will do the rest. Your body also knows how to process unhealthy food. Unfortunately, the breakdown of processed food like items turns into inflammation and unwanted stored fat. Understanding Calories Calories are units of energy the body needs to function. They come from eating proteins, carbohydrates , and fats. Fats are the densest and contain the most energy. Fats equate to 9 calories per gram, whereas proteins and carbs are 4 calories per gram. Whenever too many...

The truth about health and fitness is you either want it or you don’t. Let’s face it, many of us come up with reasons not to exercise or eat healthy. We even sound pretty convincing. Unfortunately, all the reasons in the world eventually catch up to you in the form of illness or injury. What we often fail to realize is how much your lifestyle impacts your health . The food you eat, being physically active, and rest is truly your medicine. Many of us continue to walk around in an unhealthy body and come to accept this existence. Living this way causes you to miss out on how good you're supposed to feel and look. The true story of health is your body reflects your lifestyle. Make Your Health a Priority I want to believe all of you have a strong desire to be healthy people. Working in the health and fitness industry, I certainly hear this loud and clear. We talk about wanting to feel and look better , but what continues to be lacking is the action required to make this happen. More of...

What you do repetitively eventually becomes a habit. This is true for health and fitness. Agreed? Many of us think about getting fit but procrastinate putting actions into practice. Why do we put off this very important part of living? Health is a priority and having a quality life should be at the top of your list. Why are you unable to be successful with your fitness?  The Problem There are many factors that seemingly get in our way to achieving a healthy body. The following are just examples of things that hold us back: Negative thoughts and self-defeat   Using 'too busy' as an excuse  Frustration with the lack of results Not making health a priority Laziness Not eating right 80% of the time Not exercising on a regular basis How can you break unhealthy patterns and begin healthy habits? What Fitness Requires Fitness requires you to believe in yourself. Everyone has the potential to achieve success. Remaining positive in a negative world will be an important p...

Are you eating too much sugar? Many of us may not realize the hidden sugars contained in foods being consumed. Also, much of the food we eat is converted into sugar. The problem remains consuming too much sugar isn't healthy. It contributes to weight gain, obesity, and illness. Refined and added sugar can be addictive and keeps you coming back for more. Because of this, many of us are overfeeding but starving for nutrients. The outcome is a temporary sugar fix and added flab layer. In order to improve your health, reduce body fat, and ultimately reach your fitness goals, reducing sugar intake needs to happen. What You Should Know About Sugar Your body actually needs sugar to function properly. Carbohydrates break down into sugar (glucose) and provide energy. This is a good thing. However, there is a difference between naturally occurring sugar and refined, white sugar. Refined white sugar is processed to look pretty and found in foods like bread, sauces, soups, ketchup, c...