by Pamela Hernandez | May 23, 2013 | Nutrition, Recipes
photo by Mike C Peck Americans eat way too many starchy carbs. I’m not against carbs. I’m against bland and boring nutrient stripped foods like white bread and pasta, potato chips and sugary cereals that are the staples of the typical American diet. Breakfast is great...
by Pamela Hernandez | May 2, 2013 | Nutrition
photo by Angelo DeSantis There is a reason to weigh every day. There is a scale that is your friend. A food scale should be part of any healthy kitchen. My food scale sits on the kitchen counter, under the cabinet that holds the bowls and plates. Every morning I place...
by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 29, 2013 | Nutrition
photo by A Shepherd I recently broke my long standing boycott of Wal-Mart. I haven’t been in a Wal-Mart willingly since 2008. It wasn’t to purchase anything. I do my bargain shopping at a mixture of Mama Jean’s (a local natural food store), Target and Big Lots. It was...
by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 11, 2013 | Fitness, General Health, Motivation, Nutrition, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
2013, originally dubbed the year of finding balance, has turned into the year of growth. Growth can be both positive (like a lovely new studio location) and painful (the lessons learned of managing a growing business). It can lead you in new directions and new...
by Pamela Hernandez | Mar 29, 2013 | Nutrition, Video, Video Blog
Personal Trainer Pamela Hernandez shares some suggestions for when you crave something sweet. In this video is advice for: Questions from the FitFluential Facebook Group. Suggestions for sweets cravings before bedtime.
by Pamela Hernandez | Mar 28, 2013 | Nutrition
photos by Pamela Hernandez What does a personal trainer eat? I can’t speak for every personal trainer but this week I’ve been sharing what THIS personal trainer eats. It’s a question I get a lot from clients. As they are trying to figure how to get more vegetables in...
