-
When it comes to food and weight loss, is less better?
This is not a yes-no type of question so I’ll answer with a few examples. During my first attempts to lose weight, I believed that less is better (everyone was saying that)…except I didn’t have the proper knowledge on how to apply it and ended up excluding everything that helped me lose weight. One of… Read more
-
How I transitioned from being sedentary and overweight to being fit and active without making it feel like a chore
I’ll share the part of my story that led me to find the best option for me – from the very beginning until today (good news, it applies and works for anyone) Back in 2019, I began the ultimate fitness journey, although I wasn’t fully aware of it then. I was a new mom, overweight… Read more
-
What’s better for fat loss – cardio or weight training?
While both have benefits and should be included in one’s routine, when it comes to losing fat (and keeping it off), one option tends to be better. During cardio, you burn more calories during your session, but that’s where it ends. Once you’re done, the total calorie count is final, and your body won’t naturally… Read more
-
Why diets don’t work ( and what works instead)
If your goal is to lose fat and incorporate a healthier lifestyle and you rely on a diet to get you there, then the problem lies in the ‘solution’ itself. Diets don’t work (not in the long run). A diet is restrictive no matter how you look at it. Oftentimes, a diet translates into ‘I’m… Read more
-
Self care is underrated
Do you ever feel like you’re sacrificing family time when you prioritize something for yourself? Does it make you feel selfish? (I could be playing with my child, cooking, cleaning, or working extra, but here I am, wanting to carve out 30 minutes for myself. How awful must I be?) I get it, I used… Read more
-
My first postpartum workout
After receiving clearance from my doctor at six weeks postpartum, my mind was consumed with the desire to shed the baby weight as quickly as possible. I despised the place I found myself in, feeling trapped in a body that no longer reflected who I was. I longed to regain my sense of well-being, energy,… Read more