Don\’t Destroy Your Diet and Fitness Regimen! Are you stressed out because you\’re planning holiday meals for a family member with food allergies? Or worried because you recently received a food allergy diagnosis yourself? Gluten, dairy, soy, peanuts…food allergens are all around us. But you can have a fun, tasty, low-stress holiday anyway. *1) Plan ahead*. If you\’ll be …
By Will Wright, New York City personal trainer The nutritional value in what we eat matters the most. A healthy diet provides a sufficient amount of all the nutrients that your body needs. The truth is, many of us don\’t eat enough and when we do it is a bunch of useless, Empty Calories that …
By Geo Chang, personal trainer Summer is officially in session! This means more road trips, longer vacations, and fun in the sun baring swimsuits. Rather than starving yourself to get bikini-ready, here are a few tricks to make sure you approach the beach season the right and healthy way. Snacking on the right foods …
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By Otis Collier, personal trainer You know the saying milk does a body good? I know I have heard this until the cows come home (no pun intended). You know what? This statement is absolutely true. Milk provides an abundance of nutrients including protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. There is only one problem. Adults …
By Geo Chang, personal trainer Being physically active, doesn\’t just mean going to the gym for an hour a few times a week. It\’s our daily rituals and habits that ultimately shape our fitness abilities and prowess. Physical activity burns calories from the foods we eat and improves the body\’s ability to remain active and functional in …
By Alex Sramek, personal trainer The New Year is upon us, and the gyms are full of resolutioners doing their best to get in better shape. Some have thorough plans, others are testing the waters, and the internet and magazines are teeming with article upon article of the one thing to eat or the five …
Why avoid large meal pit falls and… why breakfast is so important?? We always hear rumors that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and to avoid big meals. Is this true? Yes and no. Let me explain. Nutrition is about timing and getting in large amounts of nutrients when the body requires …
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By Lisa Snow, personal trainer When most people think about fitness over the holidays, they picture the aspects of the holidays that make it harder to stay in shape: friends and family bringing rich food to home gatherings, and the ever-present deserts at parties. But there are actually aspects of the holidays that make …
Start off right the night before… To maximize your fitness routine, make 7 or more hours of sleep a priority Drink lots of water to stay well hydrated, eat real food to stay satiated. Stay away from the fast-digesting starchy carbs such as sugar, white breads, soda and even sports drinks which spike insulin and will store …
By Lisa Snow, personal trainer No grill? Living in an apartment? No problem! This yummy high-protein recipe has zero cholesterol and just 2 simple ingredients. A great post-workout meal. It\’s free from common allergens like soy protein isolate, gluten, dairy, shellfish, tree nuts, and peanuts. 1) Tempeh, either plain or 5 grain (SoyBoy brand works …
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