Be Selfish : Give Yourself Permission
Being selfish has always had this negative stigma. There's always this mental imagery of someone taking from the less fortunate or denying others basic needs in lieu of one's self....
5 Things I Wish I Knew About Fitness When I Started
Okay so it wasn't that simple, but you understand what I mean. Naturally, I needed to taste these creations during the process and after. I tasted a lot, to ensure...
Eat Too Fast? Try These 5 Hacks
#1. Speed eating contributes to a reduced sensation of fullness. Leptin, your satiation or fullness hormone, takes a while to activate. Anecdotal belief is that it takes 15-20 minutes for...
3 Great Excuses to Skip Your Workout
You've seen the gym heathens. They saunter around the gym coughing, clearing their throats, and sniffling. They're touching all the dumbbells, and machines, making sure to disseminate their bio-terrorism to...
How to Stay Motivated to Lose Weight
If you happen to be lazy about working out, you're not alone. Motivation peaks and valleys are natural and are nothing to beat yourself up over. In fact, beating yourself...
Is Apple's Nike Watch The Running Buddy You Never Had?
Compared to the Series 1 Apple Watch, with Series 2 you're going to get a built in GPS, water-resistant form factor up to 50 meters, a faster processor, and a...
A Friendly Reminder That Fitness is a Privilege
For those of you like myself, the main opponent to our fit lifestyles is an internal struggle for motivation. While for others a fit lifestyle is an intricate chess board....
5 Swaps You Should Make For a Protein Rich Breakfast
1. Swap Protein Pancakes for Regular Pancakes and Waffles Besides cereal, pancakes and waffles are perhaps the greatest staples of a breakfast meal. When you have the time, there's nothing...
Fit Shaming, Yes It Happens
Further, it would be great if I could say that my issues only stemmed from one group of people and that I had a safe space somewhere. Sadly, I cannot...
Dear Everyone, Working Out While Pregnant is Okay
If expecting mothers aren't criticized for their workouts, then they are for seemingly not gaining enough weight. It seems people still believe the old adage that a pregnant woman eats...