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I get this question a lot from women especially and it’s how often should you weigh yourself? I really don’t like the scale which I’m sure most women don’t. I do use the scale when I assess my clients because it is part of the big picture but it isn’t the whole picture. A lot of women who are so fixated on the scale it is just a number. It is literally gravity pulling on your body. You do not have any self-worth tied to that scale. Click to Pin! So how often should you weigh

Spring has sprung and so starts all the yummy fruits and vegetables of the season. Asparagus is starting to pop up at local farmers markets here in South Jersey. Here are some facts about asparagus: -Is part of the lily family. -It’s cousins are onions, leeks and garlic. -Comes from the Greek word meaning “sprout” or “shoot” -There are main 2 types- white & green( the white is grown underground so it doesn’t turn green) -There is also a purple version called Viola What t

and my take on TBT is more about what you couldn’t do before that you can do now. Here’s this week’s TBT: One of my private clients, Carol received a TBT yesterday when she ran at 8mph!  She was really hesitate about doing this as I clicked the 8mph button on the treadmill. But she attacked it and was able to run at 8mph! Way to go Carol!! I think a lot of times we hold back and think “oh, but I can’t do that?”… Instead of discounting it…how about you give it a try? Because w

Shape It Up Tuesday! We are still talking about tummies! V-UPs! This particular exercise hits all the abdominal muscles. *If you have back problems, double check with your doctor if this exercise is okay for you to do. You can make this easier by bending your knees and/or placing your hands on the floor. #recipes #toneitup #women #onlinecoach #personaltraining #personaltrainer #getfit #weightloss #lowerbodyfat #fitness #shapeitup #nutrition #womensfitness #exercise

Terry M. of West Deptford lost 12 pounds and can now touch her toes (a personal goal of hers)! Terry was inactive and very unhappy with the shape of her body. She wanted to quit smoking and not gain weight.  Terry found the  Best Body Challenge and committed herself to the program. Now Terry is a new woman!  She has increased her self-confidence level, has more energy and can now wear clothes she hasn’t put on in years. What can you do now that you couldn’t do before? Leave y

It’s hump day and this is about the time when things start to head down hill and barrels right into the weekend. Don’t let it happen to you! Not only will it set you back in your fitness goals but it can play mind tricks with you sending you into binge eating (not a good thing!). Below is one of my SIU Recipes that is quick, easy and healthy! Enjoy! Want more quick and tasty recipes?? #recipes #toneitup #women #onlinecoach #personaltraining #personaltrainer #getfit #weightlos

What are flavonoids you ask? Flavonoids are plant-based compounds found in fruits and vegetables such as berries, grapes, celery, etc. These powerful antioxidant foods have been shown to lower the risk of many chronic diseases but it wasn’t clear if flavonoids could help you stay healthier later in life. The results of a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition  indicated that higher intakes of flavonoids during midlife are associated with better odds of

Prevent running injuries with these helpful tips! Running has never been more popular than it is today. Just look on any event website and you will see tons of local 3K, 5K half marathons and full marathons. Running is a great way to get active and to improve your cardiovascular endurance. But when you are pounding the pavements (or the treadmill), you may acquire some running injuries. Here are some of the most common running injuries: High heeled shoes and flats can contrib

Most people begin a weight loss journey with high hopes that when they reach their final fitness goal their life will be perfect and much happier. This may not be the case for everyone. Here are some tips to help you be happy now as you go through your fitness journey: 1. Stop bad mouthing yourself! If we heard someone else saying the things that run through our brains we would probably slap them across the face. No more negative talk. 2. Be grateful. Be happy that you have t

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