It’s not about getting into shape, it’s about getting into life!
Losing weight; it’s the quintessential New Year’s resolution. Chances are if you made the weight-loss resolution this year, you are scrambling right now trying to figure out how to make it stick – or maybe how to start it.Line Relax! There are ways to make sure your promise to yourself is kept. You might need to take a step back and evaluate what you are doing to make it happen … [Read more...]
We are starting our Detox Program on Monday, January 2. For many of you, the term Detox Meal Plan may be scary. Others may not understand just what a Detox is or more importantly, why they should Detox at all. The Alaska Cancer Care Alliance published an article by Markian Babij, ND, FABNO. Dr. Babij is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at Avante Medical Center and leads the New Norm … [Read more...]
Feeling strung out? Having trouble sleeping? Snapping at the kids and spouse? It’s probably time to change your exercise and diet routine to combat the effects of stress. While stress is a normal part of life and can actually be good for the body to an extent, too much stress over long periods of time can take a serious toll. The cumulative effects of stress are well documented and can … [Read more...]
You’ve been dieting, exercising and following your trainer’s recommendations to the letter. You’ve already hit your first milestone goal for weight loss and the second is fast approaching. Now is the time to celebrate your efforts and pat yourself on the back for a job well done. Before you go overboard and "treat" yourself with food-related rewards, take a step back and consider … [Read more...]
Now that our rainy summer is turning into cooler, sunnier, autumn days, I thought I would take a moment to talk to you about your nutrition. Yes, I spend lots of time talking about health and fitness...it's my job and I thank you for giving me the opportunity to share what I know. I'm honored and elated every day to get to do this. Living in Alaska can be tough for a lot of reasons. It's … [Read more...]
Welcome to week 3 of What to Eat to Fuel Your Workout. I am skipping ahead a little this week. I've gotten lots of questions about what to eat after a workout, so I'll jump ahead to the post-workout meal and then wrap it up next week with what to eat in the 1-4 hours before your workout. This is a long one, so sit back, relax and enjoy the read:) You've had a tough workout and you feel … [Read more...]
I often get nutrition questions from my Boot Campers, so for July, I’m featuring a weekly nutrition articles that focus on how what you eat affects your workouts. This week, I’ll begin with a short review of the basic nutrients. Next week, I’ll cover the pre-workout meal (what to eat 1-2 hours before your workout). Week 3 will be what to eat 2-4 hours before your workout and Week 4, what … [Read more...]
When you’re trying to lose weight and get into shape, picking the right foods is essential for reaching your goals. Unfortunately, the prospect is not as easy as it sounds and it can be downright confusing. It sure doesn’t help that many foods that sound healthy turn out to be nothing more than junk. If you’re fed up with hidden surprises in the foods you eat and want to see real results … [Read more...]
What keeps you up at night? Childhood obesity, underage drinking, smoking, lack of exercise, Diabetes. These are all concerns for parents these days. If you want your kids to adopt a healthier, wiser lifestyle, it all begins with you. Children learn more by watching what you do than by listening to what you say. So, how are your lifestyle habits? Not great? What can you do? Consider … [Read more...]
Contrary to what the fad diets and glamor magazines scream from their headlines, fat loss is not helped by fasting or embarking on plans that severely limit caloric intake. When your body takes in fewer calories than it requires, it goes into "starvation" mode. This means your metabolism slows down and tries to hold on to its fat stores for dear life. This doesn’t do your goals or your body any … [Read more...]
