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What Does a Personal Trainer Actually Do During Your Workout?

“Eight…nine…ten!”   If that’s your picture of personal training, it raises a fair question: Why do I need someone to count repetitions for me?   You don’t.   The valuable part of coaching happens around those repetitions: deciding what you should do, watching what actually happens, making small adjustments and...

You Don’t Have To Be Perfect!

Are you a “perfectionist”?   When you strive for perfection, you have good intentions. You want to take care of your health, feel your best, and live a long and happy life with loved ones.   One way that perfectionism can show up in our health is through a fancy...

Cravings Keeping You Stuck? Try This.

Have you ever felt “snackish”? That underlying feeling like you just need to nibble on something but you’re pretty sure you aren’t hungry, because you just ate like an hour ago? Those snacking gremlins can rear their ugly heads when you are most vulnerable and before you know it, you...

How To Rock At Fat Loss (Even When You Can’t Workout)

Have you ever had a time in your life when you just can’t get to the gym, because you are injured or sick, or you are taking care of a loved one and life is nuts?   It is SO frustrating and the fear of losing all of your progress...

Does Your Weight Loss Need A Fresh Start?

It’s been a few weeks since you’ve heard from me, but I am BACK! How has the start of your spring been going? I know as the weather gets warmer and with the change of seasons, many of us feel extra motivated to focus on health goals. The change of...

Inspired?

I came across something that I found extremely motivating and inspiring, and I thought that I would share it with you guys. Meet Joan MacDonald: Joan started weight training at the age of 70. She says in her website, “I was on medication for high blood pressure and acid reflux,...

Ultimate Guide: Lose Weight While Eating Out

Have you ever stopped going out to eat in order to lose weight? Can you still enjoy happy hour with friends or a date night and still reach your goals for health? I have spent HOURS talking with clients talking about the challenges they face trying to balance their social...