by Pamela Hernandez | May 14, 2012 | Fitness, Motivation, Nutrition
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...
by Pamela Hernandez | May 7, 2012 | Fitness, Monthly Workout Playlist, Motivation
My goal is to ride in our local Tour De Cure in June. I don’t usually ride and listen to music but if I decide to participate in the ride, I am going to need something to keep me entertained for the long training rides and the ride itself. Cycling has a much different...
by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 30, 2012 | Fitness, Workouts
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...
by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 26, 2012 | Fitness, General Health, Motivation
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...
by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 23, 2012 | Fitness, Workouts
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...
by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 16, 2012 | Fitness, Success Stories
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...