The Blog
Why I Use an Infrared Sauna Every Day
When I first bought a sauna for my house, I felt a little boujee, and didn’t want to broadcast that information to friends and family. However, after a few months of daily use, I’m a proud sauna advocate. I believe it’s one of the best investments you can make in your health. My skin looks better than it ever has, my energy levels are up, I’ve lost a few pounds, and a sauna session has proven to be better than ibuprofen for my PMS! Here’s a rundown on the benefits of infrared saunas:
Top 7 Benefits of Rebounding
Wanna know a secret? You can get a full body workout from the comfort of your living room with just one piece of equipment! A rebounder is a mini indoor trampoline, and an incredibly underrated fitness product. Plus, it won’t cost you an arm and a leg to own. I’m obsessed with my rebounder and use it daily for at least 20 minutes. Here are a few of the reasons why I love rebounding:
Grain Free, Dairy Free Mexican Casserole
I love a good mexican casserole…but make it low carb, please! All the tortillas and ooey gooey cheese in traditional tex-mex casseroles can wreck a diet real quick. This dish swaps the tortillas for cauliflower (gotta sneak those veggies in) and omits the cheese. Honestly, I still top mine with cheese sometimes, but if you’re living the dairy free life or looking for something Whole30 compliant, this recipe is perfect for you.
Intermittent Fasting- Lose Weight AND Disease Proof Your Body!
Six years ago, I wrote a blog post on intermittent fasting (IF), and people thought I had lost my mind for suggesting they skip a meal. That's understandable though, especially since most fitness pros were still preaching that 5-6 small meals a day was the best way...
How Many Carbs Do Women Really Need?
Low carb diets, high carb diets, slow carb diets, carb cycling, ketogenic diets... It's understandable why one of the number one questions I get asked is "How many carbs should I be eating daily?" Every nutrition expert seems to have a different opinion on how many...
Signature Healthy Habits
Everyone should develop at least three signature healthy habits. The beautiful thing about a habit is that you don't even think about it--you just do it--day in and day out. No one is perfect. We will all inevitably make some not so healthy...
5 Weekend Hacks to Lose Weight Fast
A lot of my clients come to me with the following complaint: "I am exercising, prepping clean meals for lunch and dinner throughout the week, avoiding alcohol and processed carbs, but I'm plateauing and the scales aren't budging!" Sound familiar? This is when I ask...
Eat From a Shot Glass – Lose Weight!
Are you ready to hear my favorite and EASIEST diet tip? Eat out of a shot glass! The average shot glass will hold 1.5 ounces and is perfect for portion control. How to implement this diet tip: Eat balanced meals throughout the day, avoiding processed junk. Think lean...
How to Quit Your Soda Habit for Good
Sodas are so addictive, they should be classified as a drug, in my personal opinion. Bubbles, sugar, and caffeine are truly a magical combination, but as a fitness pro, I know all too well the health dangers beneath the magic. From the ten teaspoons of sugar per can...
Cranberry Fat Flush
Over 25 years ago, Anne Louise Gittleman created The Fat Flush diet concept. This diet instructs you to eliminate certain "toxic foods" from your diet while drinking 64 ounces of fat flush water every day. Anything with the words "fat flush" in the title sounds...
Detox and De-bloat with Dandelion Root Tea
Dandelions aren't just a pesky weed! They contain a surprising amount of health benefits. In fact, tea from dandelion leaves and roots has been used in traditional Chinese and Native American medicine for centuries. I discovered the magic of dandelion root tea a few...
Stephanie Paige – 50lb Body Transformation
I always laugh when someone says to me "you just don't understand what it's like to struggle with your weight." That's when I whip out the photo on the left - me at 17 years old and 50 pounds heavier. I have been hesitant to post my personal before and after because...
Are You a Slave to the Treadmill?
Many of us are under the notion that cardio is the best way to drop unwanted pounds. In fact, when I begin training a female client they tend to complain about strength training. They say "I'm really interested in losing weight, not in bulking up." Friend, I'm not...
