Thoughts On Fitness
Good habits beat willpower
We spend a LOT of time talking with our members about creating habits, and finding better ways of making healthier lifestyle choices. You might think that people who are in great shape must have great willpower. And while that is certainly a piece of the puzzle, the...
Why would I want to challenge myself like that??
"Why would anyone do that to themselves?" 🤔 If you don't work out regularly, it can be hard to wrap your head around why anyone would do challenging workouts, day after day, week after week. We asked our members what they feel after a tough workout. - "Honestly I’ve...
Protein problems
We (as coaches) often hear from members about these two things regarding protein: 1. "I have to eat how much?? That's like a zillion chicken/beef parts, isn't it?" 2. "I'm trying to eat more protein, but I'm having a hard time." Let's back up a step. Typical protein...
Holiday nutrition tips – by Coach Roxanne
With the holidays a few days away, I know some of you might be stressing about what to do about your nutrition while still enjoying time with your family - and yes, it’s possible to do both! Here are a few tips to help you approach the weekend without feeling like you...
DIY Fitness – Does it work?
In this age of virtually unlimited access to information, shouldn't it be easier to do DIY (do-it-yourself) fitness on your own? You'd think so, wouldn't you? With a few keystrokes or swipes of a finger, you can find a HIIT workout, a yoga session, a running program,...
Is your brain holding you back?
I've been the coaching business for over a decade, and what I'm about to say might be surprising. Sure, the physical part of working out can be a challenge, but do you know what really holds a lot of people back? It's the mental part. Here's what really determines...
If only there was a magic pill…
Raise your hand if you’ve ever thought… “I wish there was just a pill or gadget that would instantly make me fit.” I think we all have at some point. ---  In the first “Matrix” movie with Keanu Reeves, there’s a scene where he gets plugged into a machine that...
What should I be eating?
Last week we talked about nutrition, habit formation, and our general approach to incorporating more effective nutrition into a healthy lifestyle. Here's a question for you. Do you know how you should be eating to reach your goals? If you're like many people who we...
Food – Make the complex… simple?
We're going to shift directions here and head into the kitchen, so to speak. One of the key things that we talk to people about, both members and people thinking of joining, is nutrition. That's why it's at the base of the pyramid above. This may come as a...
Is putting yourself first… selfish?
One of the most common things that people tell us is that they want to lose weight. It's easy to get sidetracked by all the health and fitness gimmicks out there, and it's also easy to get discouraged when you try them and they don't work. Let's remove all that...