Motivation is overrated. Let’s be honest. Every article promises “top tips for motivation.” You try them each January: download the app, set the goal, feel excited… but it only lasts a couple of weeks. Then life gets in the way. Work is tough, you feel tired, and the scale barely changes. Suddenly, motivation is gone. …
Ever wonder, “Why am I gaining weight after working out?” You’re not alone. After 20 years working as a personal trainer, I’ve seen this play out over and over again. Someone starts out exercising with the best intentions. They join a gym, start running, or begin a new workout routine. But instead of feeling better, …
That voice in your head won’t shut up. You just finished breakfast, but you’re already thinking about lunch. Almost every night, you get hit with the urge to binge—especially when you’re home from work, trying to relax. The cravings for refined carbs and junk food are relentless. You’ve tried drinking more coffee. You’ve loaded up …
“Why the heck won’t this belly fat go away?” If you’ve ever said these exact words, then you’re not the only one. Even those with skinny arms and legs can still have a stubborn belly that sticks out. You can try walking, running, or even lifting weights, but the muffin top or spare tire refuses …
Hip fat can be so frustrating if you’re working hard to lose weight, but it stubbornly won’t budge. For many, the hips are the last place to slim down, no matter how much they diet or work out. And they hate that it’s ruining their figure. The good news is you can slim down stubborn …
So many people today with chronic stress have found themselves with unwanted stomach fat and persistent bloating, known as the “stress belly,” also commonly called “cortisol belly.” When you’re under constant stress, the “fight-or-flight response” hormone cortisol is the main culprit behind the stress belly. As cortisol levels rise, they trigger cravings, fat storage, and …
If you’ve ever ran on a treadmill and kept checking your heart rate in the so-called “fat burning zone” only to not see any change when you stepped on the weight scale? You may be doing a lot of working out and cardio, but progress has frustratingly plateaued. As a personal trainer of 20 years, …
You’ve probably heard collagen peptides can help improve your skin. But did you know collagen can also help with weight loss? If you want to lose weight and reverse the signs of aging in your skin, then collagen peptides could be the missing ingredient. Imagine feeling fuller for longer, toning up by improving lean muscle, …
If you want to know how to get rid of banana roll fat naturally and without surgery, then you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll discover the 10 best exercises you can use to get rid of those stubborn banana rolls you can use at home. It’s simpler than you’d think to lose these …
If your main goal is weight loss, doing cardio before or after weights will drastically impact your results. It’s a game changer once you start lifting weights and doing your cardio workout in the right order. Optimizing your workouts to burn more calories, maximize fat loss, and retain muscle will elevate your results to another …