Carbohydrates (carbs for short) are composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. They are one of the 3 macro nutrients (along with protein and fat). Are they bad? Short answer: No No food, or food group, is inherently “good” or “bad.” There are foods that move you closer to your goals and food that don’t. And […]
You can survive 3 weeks without food, 1 week without water, but only 3 minutes without oxygen. You’re asking about nutrition and hydration, but if you’re not breathing properly none of that matters. 2 reasons why we breathe: pH regulation and gas exchange. Breathing is regulated by the brainstem, which also controls blood pressure and […]
Do you have a goal to get more “toned”? What does that mean and what does it take to get there? First, let’s talk about what tone is. Tone is the tension or the “stiffness” a muscle has all the time. Your muscles are slightly active to keep you standing upright. Tone also stores energy […]
If you’re belly isn’t looking the way you’d like it to, here are my best tips for you: 1. Are you bloated? If bloating is an issue, look at your diet. Don’t eat foods that cause bloating. Check out an Anti-Vata diet (Ayurveda) or avoiding FODMAP foods. If bloating is caused by water retention, watch your […]
Are you doing all the right things but not seeing the results you want? Check your mindset! If you want to look good and feel good (physically and emotionally), step into a positive headspace. Do the inner work to get the outer results. Your first step, before you take any action, is to get your […]
The Yamas and Niyamas are the ethical practices of yoga. This is how we live our yoga off the mat. The Yamas and Niyamas are the first 2 limbs of Patanjali’s 8 limbs of yoga. The remaining 6 limbs happen on the mat and are considered ‘Hatha Yoga.’ The Yamas: How you deal with the […]
A private yoga session with me is NOT a 30- or 60-minute flow. The purpose of a private yoga session is NOT to teach you how to do the poses “right.” The asanas (poses) are only a small portion of your yoga practice. The purpose of a private yoga session is to deepen your practice […]
Ladies, whether you want to look good, lose weight, strengthen your bones, be in a better mood, avoid a fatal fall, eliminate joint and back pain, feel younger and more energetic, or have more self-confidence, YOU NEED TO STRENGTH TRAIN. Strength is your ability to overcome an external force. If that isn’t a life skill, […]
Do you struggle with consistency? Here are my 4 tips to make the exercise habit stick: Set yourself up for success with commitment tools and anything else you need to eliminate obstacles. Get the accountability you need by hiring a trainer and pre-paying for sessions. Hire a babysitter for the kids. Do whatever […]
Athletes don’t wait until they’re in the game of their life to try a new play. When the pressure is on, they know the plays because they’ve run the drills hundreds or thousands of times already. Do you know when they run those drills? During practice. When it’s safe. When the opponent is not out […]
