Americans gain an average of 1.3 pounds during the holiday season that they don’t lose. While this doesn’t seem like a big issue, it can really add up over time, equating to a gain of 26 pounds over the next 20 years! Losing weight is never easy, but these tips will help you reframe your approach to ditch the pounds for good.
The core is the centerpiece to any physique. A toned and flat tummy only shows as a result of discipline in diet and training. There are so many different ab workouts and programs that promise a six-pack, but what does it actually take to attain one? And, what does it take to keep a set of lean, flat abs all year?
The holidays can be a time of happiness riddled with guilt, especially when it comes to food and parties. There’s so much good food that only comes around once a year, but then there are those feelings of regret when we indulge too much and see the scale go up. Is there a way to enjoy the holiday parties and family gatherings without gaining weight?
Who wants to look amazing (in person and in photos) this holiday season? Fortunately, for you, I have enlisted the help of professional photographer and makeup artist, Kacey!
Shawn Hektor-Lewis is an IFBB Pro whose brand, “Shawn’s Couture Cuties,” is making a huge splash in the fitness world— five of her athletes earned IFBB Pro status in just this past year. Shawn is an authority in the industry on the art of winning stage presence, which has helped her excel as a competitor and also made her an asset for hundreds of physique competitors seeking to improve their presence, poise and posing onstage.
In part 2, we will get some great workout and training tips from expert running coach Jason Fitzgerald. His coaching philosophy is based on a set of training principles that help runners race faster and prevent injuries. He has an extensive collection of client testimonials from the years he has been coaching, including a number of runners who have lost weight (in a healthy way) while training with him.
Shalane and Elyse just published their new book "Run Fast Eat Slow: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes" – a New York Times Best Seller. This duo reveals their recipes and daily diets that help fuel their running while also helping them achieve & maintain their ideal ‘racing weight’. This past week I was able to catch up with both of them and learn their training and diet tips!
Geena Gall is an Olympic American mid-distance runner who ran for the University of Michigan, and now is a Brooks running sponsored athlete. Gall's achievements include back to back NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 800m in 2008 and 2009, as well as representing the USA at the 2014 IAAF World Relay Championships, the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and the 2009 IAAF World Championships in the 800m and 4x800m relay.
Food logs are effective way to keep track of your nutrition, but these can also be a bit tedious at times. The ‘skipped-food log’ (explained below) requires less time and can be more fun to track while still keeping your diet in check.