Many women wish to look and feel strong, there are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to women building muscle. In this post, I’ll share some of the popular beliefs and provide strategies to help you get results.
Women’s Health
8 Tips for Breast Cancer Prevention
Plus 4 Things You May Not Know
At this time there are more than 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. And to decrease your risk, there are things you can do in your daily life. Here are eight tips for decreasing your risk and promoting a healthy lifestyle
Detox Diets
Myths vs. Reality
You are polluted, and we can clean you up! How appealing is that message? Turn that message 180 degrees and think again: Your body is an amazing filtration machine, and here are some purification strategies to maximize your results!
Control Your Hormones for Weight Loss
A key for bodyweight management
Have you ever felt that your hormones were working against you when you were dieting and trying to lose weight? Well, perhaps you were not entirely incorrect! Oftentimes, low-calorie diets can adversely affect certain hormone levels, especially those hormones that stimulate appetite and cause increased hunger.
8 Steps to a Fit Vacation
Stay on track while still enjoying yourself
There are ways to enjoy your vacation without sabotaging your fitness goals. When you make an effort to stay healthy during your vacation, not only will you feel energized and truly relaxed during your time away, but once you get back from your trip, you won’t have to worry about trying to get back on track.
How Nanette Houston Lost 129 lbs
No Surgery, Just Hard Work
At the beginning of Nanette’s fitness journey, she was diabetic and dealing with numerous physical and health issues. On her way to losing the 129 lbs, she continually hit barriers. Yet, with our guidance and her amazing attitude, she did it and continues to maintain the new healthy, strong way of life.
Surviving The 40s Slump
You can kick depression & live happy!
No one understands. Not our husbands, boyfriends, younger girlfriends or kids. Hitting our 40’s seems to be a multitude of whammies. Starting with the metabolism slowing down, hormones fluctuating, hair thinning, skin sagging, muscle loss and then comes what people don’t expect…DEPRESSION.
Sag But True
How to reverse droopy, aging knees
The skin above our knees can sag for several reasons, but generally age (of course) is the ugly little monster behind it. This looseness of the skin stems from a loss of elastic fibers, collagen and muscle mass, which naturally occurs as we age.
My Phat Camp Experience
Inspiration, Sweat, Strength & Friendship!
Arriving at the kick off to the Phat Camp 2014 season in Calgary AB, January 24-26, I had zero expectations. Truthfully, I had registered mainly to spy. To spy success stories, secrets and tips from not only the champions—Nicole Wilkins and Jen Hendershott—but also from the other campers;
HIIT It Hard!
Fierce fat burning at any age
I love to train hard, push my limits and defy the expectations of my age group. So, nothing warms my heart like hearing, “Are you sure you should be doing that at your age?”