by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 20, 2015 | Fit Travel, Fitness, Fitness Favorites, Reviews
When I signed up for the Ultimate Oxygen Challenge I knew that our planned trip to Peru fell exactly in the middle of the 90-day program. I knew it would mean taking a week off from weights (which might actually help me push through the second half) and packing plenty...
by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 17, 2015 | Fitness, Motivation, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
The biggest obstacle on your fitness journey isn’t missed workouts or birthday parties. It isn’t forgetting your lunch or not hitting 10K steps. Your biggest obstacle is your INNER CRITIC. It is the constant chatter of negative self talk. It’s the negative messages we...
by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 14, 2015 | Fitness, Fitness 101, Fitness Favorites, Nutrition, Video, Video Blog
The updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests a more plant based diet. It’s not just better for our health but also for the health of the planet. This doesn’t mean you have to give up meat entirely, it just means looking at other ways to get your...
by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 13, 2015 | Fitness, Fitness 101, Gym Etiquette, Reviews, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
The key to letting go is finding someone you trust to take the lead. I always tell perspective new clients that personal training is a very personal relationship. If it’s going to be a happy and productive one you need to make sure not just hours and cost meet your...
by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 10, 2015 | Farmers Market Finds, Nutrition, Recipes
August at the farmers market is the best of both worlds. In the dog days of summer you’ll find plenty of zucchini and peaches. With fall just around the corner, you’ll start to see winter squash and root vegetables. It’s always been my favorite time to go to the...