By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer That’s the million dollar question, isn’t it? Why is nutrition so hard? The truth hurts, especially when I say that attempting a healthier lifestyle and trying to improve your fitness and/or reach physical transformation goals involves the most challenging aspect of the equation for true success is: … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn Plums are one of my favorite fruits, as they have this perfect combination of sweet and tart. Even though they can be more prevalent during the summer months, they can truly be enjoyed year-round. While you might often see them sliced and added to fresh fruit salads or eaten on their … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer This one is going to be short, sweet, and straight to the point. How do you get what you want? It’s not what you say, not the words that come out of your mouth, that will get you to your goals. You can shout out loud from … SEE MORE
This month we are going to be combining our strength and cardio with metabolic conditioning workouts (Metcons) and weightlifting. Metcons are a great way to kick up the intensity and get the best of both worlds done in less time (strength and cardio) – perfect for a busy summer! When you are training at … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn Whether you are serving as a side dish or having as the main component topped with some grilled protein (chicken, steak, fish) it’s hard to go wrong with a good old potato salad. There are ways to enjoy potato salad without an excessive amount of fat, simply by swapping out some … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Do you feel like your identity as a person – who you are at the very core – is attached to something or several things that could be preventing you from making progress? In other words, to you feel like you are who you are because you … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn I’m a big fan of s’mores for so many reasons – the taste, the nostalgia, and the ease and fun of preparing! They bring back memories of sitting around a campfire on a chilly evening or stretching my arm out to hold over a grill on a summer day. Either way, … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Don’t get so caught up in the act of chasing goal after goal after goal that you get lost along the way. Yes, people can become addicted to chasing goals and become habitual goal-getters. What’s wrong with that you ask? Simple: it can steal your joy and … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn If you’ve ever heard the expression that you eat with your eyes first, well that means because foods that are visually appealing create a better experience. That notion certainly holds up with this dish! The bright colors in this Red and White Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad are so beautiful. Combine this with … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Starting out in life, all humans formed eating habits. We developed hobbies, maybe even passions, for specific activities we enjoyed and found interesting, entertaining and even challenging. Some of us also may have conversely picked up habits that could be classified as inactivity, such as spending hours … SEE MORE
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