Open any fashion magazine these days, and you are sure to be visually bombarded by advertisements. Whether it is age-rewinding make-up or figure-flattering jeans, it…
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Taking up Squash (the Food, not the Game)
The humble squash is a plant often featured in harvest time displays and scenes, but its real beauty may be more than rind deep
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Emotional Awareness Could Lead to Healthier Eating Habits, Study Suggests
Placing an emphasis on mindful — rather than mindless — eating could lead to healthier eating habits, the authors of a new study suggest.
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Do you ever go out to eat and find that bread basket too irresistible to stay away from? What about the dessert table at the…
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When Can Personal Trainers Give Nutritional Advice?
When I first embarked upon the journey that would ultimately propel me to the competitive bodybuilding stage, there was quite a bit for a newbie…
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Poorly Managed Protein Can Undo Your Goals
If your personal trainer, athletic coach, or dietitian has ever preached to you about the merits of protein in your diet, consider yourself to be…
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Quick Fitness Tip: the summer mocktail
What’s a mocktail? It’s a cocktail that’s been altered for contents but not for taste and enjoyment! Seltzer water with lime is the one you…
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A Simple Fruity Summer Salsa
Summer is heating up! You can usually find pre-made tomato salsa and mango salsa this time of year. Making them at home is fun,…
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The Post-Workout Fuel Puzzle–Shake It Up…Or Not?
Plenty of articles have been written by experts in the fitness industry stressing the importance of post-workout “fuel” as a complement to rigorous training. We…
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Recent Evidence-Based Nutritional Guidelines
There are general guidelines that Certified Personal Trainers should be aware of when it comes to nutritional recommendations to support increased physical activity. Recently, the Academy…
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The Fruit Of Your Labor
If you happen to know any endurance athletes, such as runners or cyclists, you are already aware that much of their training table contains carbohydrates.…
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Vegan Success: Creatively Procuring Calcium
Many of my clients ask me for basic nutritional guidance. Since I am a Certified Health Coach in addition to a Certified Personal Trainer, I…
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