Link: Should you weigh yourself regularly? I have been asked this question a number of times and I can never seem to decide on what I want to advise. I myself have a love-hate relationship with the scale. I’m currently reading Jean Fain’s book “The Self-Compassion Diet” and wanted to share this article she wrote for the Huffington Post. I’ll… Read More
Travel Essentials For Health Freaks Like Me
I can’t believe I am leaving for Australia this Wednesday. I’m starting to get a little stressed out with packing, planning and finishing up my work before I leave. True to character, I’m even uneasy about a change in my fitness routine and staple meals. I understand many of you will read this thinking, “It’s vacation, enjoy it!” I will… Read More
Healthy Happy Hour w/ Social Boston Sports Recap
Last night, I taught a cardio group exercise class at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston. I was up on stage with a microphone just like the stars that play there, except I was just yelling, not singing. The event was hosted by Social Boston Sports and Vitamin Water Zero which is a favorite beverage of mine. The series was… Read More
My Secret Staples For Healthy Meals All Week
Buying groceries is stressful. Even the grocery lists provided in magazines for weekly meal planning seem exhausting. It would cost a fortune to follow to those things to a T. I mean really, do you need fresh parsley, dill and cilantro? Sure if I could buy one serving, but that is rarely the case. Come Friday lunch, I’m always relying… Read More
Reality Check Time
So my gym is closing up shop in 2 weeks. This is very sad because: It’s the only locally owned gym in the area (I’m not including small boutiques that just offer classes or PT) It was the gym I went to before I became a trainer so now I’ll have to find a gym to workout at. It is… Read More
My New Found Love For Yoga
I have found a new love for Yoga. In my teens and early twenties, I focused on cardio. It burned the most calories and I didn’t like wasting time. Then I discovered Pilates! Perhaps this would get rid of my soccer thighs, I thought! When that failed, I turned to strength training. While it helped me shed inches, I didn’t see… Read More