By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Behavior change – changing thought patterns, habits, reactions, triggers/associations, etc. is probably the hardest aspect of adopting a healthier lifestyle. So, one huge question looms: how can you change your approach towards and perspectives of eating healthier and incorporating regular exercise so that it becomes part of … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer You have no doubt heard the question “What is your ‘why’?” as in, why did you begin (and why do you continue) to eat healthy and exercise? I think in the beginning, there are one of two reasons why people take an interest in eating healthier and … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Struggle. What a hefty word. As a personal trainer/coach, I often see others struggling almost daily. And when I say struggle, I mean in every sense of the word: physically, mentally and emotionally. I guess you could say I’m a professional struggle management coach. In my experience, … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer We all try to be as disciplined as possible with our training and nutrition, but there are times when we just can’t seem to pull it all together because “stuff comes up.” Life gets “lifey.” But I’m sure you know well enough by now that unplanned things … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Wouldn’t it be amazing, hypothetically, if we could somehow see what it feels like to age backwards? Starting off in an old, wrinkled, worn out body with aches, pains, physical limitations, health issues and an inability to live life to the fullest. But then, as time passes, … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer The single biggest complaint I hear when it comes to healthy food is: ”but it’s so boring!” I’ve said it in past articles and I’ll say it again: if you want to be entertained or want excitement in your life, go see a movie or go sky … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Happy Halloween! No doubt there will be sugar, sugar everywhere and in all shapes, colors, enticing packaging and every size you can imagine – itty-bitty “fun” sized chocolate treats and gigantic, oversized candy bars measuring several feet in length just for shock value. Let the sweets-fest, glucose-overload, … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer In the past, I have been called a control freak, asked if I have OCD, been accused of being too self-disciplined (is there such a thing?) and even had someone ask me if I ever let loose or have any fun. My reply: “probably not by your … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer By now, it’s pretty well-known that living a generally sedentary life is not good for your mental and physical health and well-being. Inactivity can lead to a host of issues that would most likely negatively affect quality of life. In contrast, living a fitness-filled active lifestyle can … SEE MORE