We live very sedentary lives compared to our ancestors of not long ago. Lay in bed, drive your car, sit at your desk, sit on the couch. Sit, sit, sit. It’s no wonder we are facing an obesity epidemic. I find myself often seeking out a seat not out of fatigue but habit. The more [...]
Cook your meals in advance and take them with you. Avoid sugar Avoid saturated fats Eat 5-6 small meals every 2-3 hours a day
We all have changing priorities in our day to day lives. Now and then exercise can take a back seat to more pressing issues. But sometimes we can just get lazy or out of the habit of making exercise and health the priority it should be. Here are a few tips to help you stay [...]
I’ve noticed that practically all of the clients I meet who are looking to lose weight state their weight loss goals in 5 pound increments. I find this odd in that it does not take into account overall body fat percentage or lean body mass. People pinch the fat they want to lose and say [...]
Here are a few tips from San Diego personal trainer J. NyQuist on how to stick to your diet and reach your weight loss or weight gain goals. Cook your food in advance and take it with you. This is the number one tip you can incorporate to stay on your diet. There are many [...]
It is easy to get excited about the prospect of something new. It’s not as easy to stay excited after the initial rush has worn off. Come the first of the year many people set New Years resolutions with the best intentions, often fitness or weight loss related only to abandon them a few weeks [...]
Here are a few things to keep in mind when making a weight loss plan. Make your weight loss plan a life style. I always say diets are like vacations, they’re something you go on temporarily before you go back to your regular routine. Your body is a reflection of your lifestyle. If you eat [...]