How are you shaping your path? You may not know what I'm referring to if you've not read the book, Switch by Chip and Dan Heath. You see, you have two brains which the authors represent with the analogy of an elephant and a rider. The rider represents your logical "thinky" brain which typically runs... Continue Reading →
Name your diet. I don’t care whether it’s Keto, South Beach, Atkins, Whole 30, or any other program. Unless you’re willing to follow the simple steps below, you will struggle to achieve success. What do I mean? Well, it’s pretty simple. Three steps must occur to have a healthy meal or snack during the day,... Continue Reading →
On March 16, 2020, my company along with many others across our nation closed its doors. When our boss gave the word, my mind immediately began racing with all the mostly negative ramifications. Beyond the obvious health and financial implications for our country, I wondered how in the world I would be able to train... Continue Reading →
How often have you heard someone say, "I know what I should be doing, but I'm just not doing it"? As a nutrition coach, I often hear this as if it's as simple as flipping on a light switch. The gap between what you're doing and what you think you should be doing can be... Continue Reading →
As a master trainer and nutrition coach, I talk to many people about their weight loss goals. One statement I always make is that I want this to be the last time they ever start a weight loss program. My purpose is to instill belief in them that they can be successful and lay the... Continue Reading →
As a fitness professional and nutrition coach, the events of the past two weeks have been life changing. Last Monday afternoon, March the 16th, my boss sent a group text to our team saying the gym would be closing that evening at least through the 29th. Immediately my mind began racing with the ramifications. The... Continue Reading →
Popular culture often trivializes people’s struggles with food, brushing them off as harmless indulgences or “comfort eating.” While women are usually the focus of these conversations, men struggle just as much. I know this because I lived it. For many people, emotional eating is an occasional challenge. For others, it becomes a daily war—one that... Continue Reading →
On Monday November the 25, 2019, I received a text from my client and good friend, Mary Durie. She said that if I wanted to see Paul again, it would need to be soon. Paul had been battling liver cancer for several months and after exhausting all options, his doctors had sent him home. Hospice... Continue Reading →
My goal in this post is to encourage you, to educate you, and to encourage you some more. If you will persist without exception, you can reach your health and fitness goals. For the most part, you are where you are in life in terms of your health because of choices and decisions that you've... Continue Reading →
In March of 2019, in our daily staff meeting, I was directed to reach out to a new member named Damon Taylor. Damon had just recently joined and had not gone through his new member orientation. He had expressed interest in working with a trainer as he was trying to get back into shape after... Continue Reading →
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