Melissa Fillmore is a former NPC National level Figure and Women's Physique competitor. She is a personal trainer, health and wellness coach and owner of Fillmore Fitness, LLC in Pasco, Washington. Melissa lives with her husband Craig and 4 of her 5 children. The oldest is currently serving our country in the Marines.
There is a huge misconception that for a woman to lose weight, she should drop her calories to 1,200 a day. While that might work to initially drop some weight, continuing to have such a low calorie intake can be harmful to a woman’s metabolism.
While we all want to see instant results, overwhelming ourselves with tons of ideas and choices will not keep us motivated. However, there are a few small habits that can equal immense changes.
Have you known a woman who seems to have it all? She may not be the wealthiest or the most beautiful, but she carries herself with elegance and poise. And everyone seems drawn to her, both men and women alike. The best word to describe her?
If you spend an unreasonable amount time at the gym, you are either over training or wasting time. Get focused, get efficient and use that extra time you save to go shop a new wardrobe for that well-earned physique.
Science follows certain rules. When we try to sidestep these rules, we may see results for a while— but eating processed foods, whether or not they are advertised as healthy, will show up in ways we don’t want. Here’s some “food for thought.”
Soon it will be New Year’s. Tons of people will be flocking to local gyms to start on a journey of transformation and good health— and self-punishment. While I’m truly all for making healthier choices, those of us who attend the gym year-round would like to remind everyone that there are some common-sense rules and etiquette you should be aware of when sharing the gym.
New Year’s is almost here. Along with that comes the overly optimistic setting of New Year’s resolutions. According to Wikipedia, 33 percent of participants set unrealistic goals, 33 percent don’t track their progress and 23 percent forget about their goals altogether.
With the rush and the craziness of the holidays, we sometimes see the worst come out in people. Occasionally, it might even come from us! But hopefully we see incredible kindness and humanity appear as the heart of the season inspires us.