Setting Realistic Expectations

image by Lee Carson I have another new nickname. I call myself Slow Burn. It’s because my methods are slow and steady. I never promise anyone quick weight loss or dramatic overnight transformations. This can be a challenge when competing with the unrealistic...

3 Moves for a Better Backside

photo by EasyMakesMeHappy I think I have a new nickname. I am … the Booty Lifter. I have several clients who have commented on the lift they’ve been given in their backsides since they started working with me.  I can see it in their progress pictures too. Where there...

Battling Weight Stigma

photo by Ludovic Bertron I came across an interesting study recently about the stress of being judged for being overweight. Brenda Major, from the University of California-Santa Barbara, conducted a study of 99 women of varying sizes. Based on BMI, each group had...

My Favorite Dumbbell Exercises

image by ericmcgregor Sometimes I forget how much I like basic free weight training. My workouts recently have been full of kettlebells, jump squats and intervals that push my endurance. I’ve done a lot of body weight exercises, like push ups and planks. I love these...

Mama’s Meltdown Update!

We are just past the half way point in the Mama’s Meltdown Challenge! In case you forgot what the Mama’s Meltdown Challenge is I’ll bring you up to speed. Mama Jean’s Natural Market kicked off a 6-month healthy living challenge on January 9. Participants were weighed...

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