I think one of the most challenging things to get in our diet is fiber. My goal is to get 25 grams of fiber everyday, and it took quite some time to hit that number consistently. Fiber has many benefits such as helping control blood sugar, reducing cholesterol absorption, promoting healthier weight, and regulating bowel … Read more
Recently I was asked by one of my clients, why I put exercises in a certain order. I generally work larger muscle groups like legs and back then move to smaller muscles such as arms and abs. The general rule of thumb has been to work larger muscles and movements in the beginning of your … Read more
As a trainer, I have sessions throughout my day and not everyday is the same. I live by my Google calendar, and now that I am working virtually from home, there have been more distractions to combat. It’s been nearly a year of WFH, and after some trial and error and a lot of discipline, … Read more
We’ve been conditioned to label foods as “good” or “bad,” however, from my Precision Nutrition certification, I learned to label foods as red, yellow, or green light foods. Red light foods are foods that are a “no go.” They could be foods that make us sick, eat too much of, or something we need to … Read more
Lately I’ve been noticing this common theme amongst exercisers. Many of them are pushing themselves to the point of exhaustion, extreme discomfort, and even nausea. I always tell people to train smarter, not harder. You don’t need to push yourself so hard you almost feel like throwing up. You also don’t need to be doing … Read more
I took the Strongfirst Kettlebell level 1 certification in October this past year and recently got certified in December. I am currently training for Kettlebell level 2 this April! Level 1 goes over exercises such as swings, Turkish get ups, presses, cleans, and snatches. Early on in my training career, I learned this certification was … Read more
With many of us living such fast paced lives, sometimes we don’t eat enough, we eat too much, or we may even miss meals. Things happen and sometimes we can’t eat on a regular schedule. However, our bodies function better when we have a routine. Eating meals about the same size around the same time … Read more
Many of us are accustomed to training body parts instead of movements. When you train movements in different planes of motion, you work multiple muscle groups in a variety of ways. Our bodies move in all sorts of directions so it’s important to train them in different movements and planes. In today’s post, I will … Read more
I have always loved and appreciated flowers and plants. I didn’t think I had a green thumb until I moved to LA and inherited many of my plants from my old roommate. I now have 24 plants, and my collection is growing! With so many of us spending time at home, gardening and tending to … Read more
Our bodies are made up of 60% water, but sometimes it’s challenging to get enough water in. Sometimes it’s the bland taste of water, or we honestly forget to drink it throughout the day. These are some of my favorite ways to get your water consumption up and to stay more hydrated: Add fruit … Read more