New 8-Week Online Coaching Program for People With Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes, and Insulin Resistance

I have spent quite a bit of time developing this new program. Over the last 10 years, the majority of my clients have had type 2 diabetes (D2), prediabetes (PD2), or Insulin Resistance (IR). Often, it was not why they approached me for help. For example, someone who had lower back pain of and was overweight knew that if they lost weight, it would help. But they needed to address the back issue in order to really help with the weight. After consulting with them, I…

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Motivation Tips that Work!

The most common reason people quit health and fitness programs is a lack of intrinsic motivation, the drive from within. But there are things you can do to find this motivation, ramp it up, and keep it consistent while you take part in your health and fitness program. I’ve found over my many years of training and coaching clients that there are three basic things you can do to keep motivated and stick with the program. 1.            Find something you want to do in the next…

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Want a New Brain? Exercise is the Key.

The key to growing new brain cells is exercise. Growing new brain cells is called neurogenesis and is important for learning and memory. Recent findings suggest it might play a role in helping diseases like Alzheimer’s and cognitive issues like depression and anxiety. Related research has even prompted those in the medical community to prescribe exercise as ‘medicine’ to help treat depression and anxiety. Neurogenesis research is on track to discovering how and why, and using it effectively. Until recently, it was thought, and taught, that…

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“This One Thing Will…” – In Health and Fitness There Is More Than One Thing Necessary for Lasting Improvements

I have noticed headlines touting “this one thing will…” usually fix whatever health, fitness, kitchen sink clog, or whatever the problem. But today, while doing some online research about the latest popular wellness topics, I came across an unusually high number of this type of headline. They were mostly about ‘fixing’ big health concerns like weight loss, back pain, and blood sugar, for example. I thought, “Do people really believe that one thing is all it takes to accomplish this big thing?” Nah, I’m sure they…

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Walking in Springtime: What a short walk can do for you.

Spring is just around the corner now. While I live where we can walk all year ‘round, many aren’t that fortunate. Snow, ice, and below freezing temps aren’t as inviting, and can be treacherous. Soon that weather will change and you can get out for a pleasant walk. Did you know you don’t have to walk for a long time or even that intensely to reap healthy rewards? A 20-minute walk 5 days per week will help you do the following. Lose Fat Weight Prevent Weight…

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Breaking Stereotypes: The Truth About Gaining Muscle Strength and Endurance As You Age

How old is too old to build muscle and gain strength? The short answer: When you’re dead. AI Image First and foremost, there are zero qualified research studies that show an age when muscle, strength, and endurance cannot be developed. You can be 50, 70, 90, or 100. If you strength train, beginner or long-time exerciser, you can build strength, endurance, and even mass. These may take more time and be harder to do as we age, especially building muscle size. But the most common goals…

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From Couch to Consistent: Beginner’s Tips for Staying Consistent with Your Gym Membership

AI Generated - What do you think? Looks like a nice gym. :) If you are ready to join a health club, and you are a beginner, read more to learn about ways to help yourself stay consistent and be successful. A couple of posts ago, I offered 6 tips for feeling less intimidated and nervous in a workout facility. Now here are 4 ways to stay consistent after you join a health club. It’s January, and people are gung-ho about healthy resolutions. This is not…

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Are You Too Intimidated to Go to a Health Club or Gym? Here Are 6 Ways to Conquer That Fear And Become Comfortable in Any Workout Facility!

Would you like to go into a gym or health club, but feel too intimidated or scared to do it? Do you feel like everyone will be watching you and judging you? Remember this: No one just happens to be in great physical shape. It takes work. Sure, there are some people who don’t have a hard time getting in better shape. But they still have to work at it. Some people struggle to get weight off. And some struggle to put weight on. Everyone is…

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