Reviewed by Eric Helms, PhD, CSCS About a year ago, a plus-sized yoga teacher caused a minor scandal. Specifically, Gatorade ran a series of ads that featured Jessamyn Stanley—an established yoga instructor, author, and body positivity advocate. The backlash was brutal. People stormed social media, arguing that someone with so much visible body fat was…
The Mediterranean diet even sounds good. It conjures images of stucco villas perched over sparkling seas, where fresh sardines leap onto your plate, already golden, crispy, and dripping with olive oil. And let’s not forget the vino. But scientifically-speaking, the Mediterranean diet is also good for you. That’s because it’s associated with a lowered risk…
Circuit training is the perfect tool for anyone on the go because you get a total body workout and cardiovascular exercise in one efficient session. Circuits are great for fat loss, general fitness, improving endurance, and anyone who loves endorphins. You can work out with or without equipment and still see great results. What is…
Sharing 9 different turmeric salad dressings to add to your rotation! Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful morning! I have a Spanish lesson today and am looking forward to a morning of coaching calls. For today’s post, let’s chat about one of my favorite lunch options: a salad! Salads are one of my…
Generally speaking, exercise (especially a combination of strength training and aerobic training) during pregnancy is a great idea. As long as your client … Has the go-ahead from her doctor to exercise, Doesn’t have any contraindications, and Follows some simple safety guidelines …then exercise can help keep her safe, healthy, and strong throughout her pregnancy,…
“You’ve lost so much weight! Tell me your secret!” There’s a woman — we’ll call her Cindy — that I’ve seen at the gym for the last eight years. I don’t know her well; only enough to exchange a friendly “hello” when we see each other. Recently, I was in the locker room when Cindy…
Oftentimes, the simplest method is the most effective method. That’s one of the big reasons we usually suggest our hand portion method to clients who want to be aware of how much they’re eating to lose or gain weight, and/or to improve their health. You might be wondering: If it’s so simple, why publish an…
“What can I eat on the keto diet?!” When you nearly eliminate an entire macronutrient—in the case of keto, it’s carbohydrates—getting the right balance of nutrition becomes a bit more challenging. Folks who are interested in trying keto often wonder: Can I still eat vegetables? If so, which ones? Is fruit completely off-limits? What about…
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD There are so many ways to track your nutritional intake. It can seem overwhelming to pick an (accurate) method that works for you. That’s why we’ve developed the hand portion method. It simplifies nutrition tracking in a way that’s accessible to anyone—and can suport any of your health…
I used to set several alarms each morning in order to drag myself out of bed so that I could get in a workout before I started work at 6 a.m. Prioritizing exercise before work sounds like a good idea, but to get in a workout and still be on time for work, I had…
