By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Do any of these phrases sound familiar? “I should be able to lift heavier than this by now.” “This exercise shouldn’t still feel so hard to do.” “I should see more progress by now.” We’ve all felt the pressure of feeling like we should look a certain … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn If you’re looking for a dish that screams beautiful, fresh, satisfying, and delicious, well then, I have got a recipe for you. There’s something about a dish that looks pretty that makes it instantly taste better, especially with bright and vibrant colors. These Smoked Salmon Lettuce Tacos are all that–and then … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer I have some good news and bad news: YOU are more in control of the health of your metabolism than you think! How could that possibly be a bad thing? Because having control also means having responsibility. It means you are directly responsible for what you put … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn If you’re looking for a simple and gut friendly way to start your day, try incorporating some probiotic packed foods. A great example of this is Greek yogurt. Choose a plain yogurt (if you don’t make it at home yourself) that was made with live and active cultures with no artificial … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Etch this in the deepest part of your brain so that you don’t forget it, and so that you believe it and live it every day: How much you weigh is not a measure of your worth and value as a human being, nor is it necessarily … SEE MORE
I hope you are feeling refreshed from last month’s ‘more moderate’ setup–now it’s time to kick things back up a notch! This month’s workouts focus on heavy, compound movements to help you get stronger and gain muscle. Rest periods are slightly longer on the compound movements (1-2 minutes) so you can really push yourself, … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn Eggplant is naturally a very healthy vegetable but depending upon the preparation, it can easily become a high calorie meal. That’s because it is highly absorbent, so if you prepare it with a lot of oil or high fat ingredients, it will soak it all up. Therefore, if you’re a fan … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer If you’re struggling with your program and don’t seem to be getting anywhere with your goals, it could be a combination of several factors that need to be addressed. LOOKING AT THE BIGGER PICTURE Most of the time, most people want to pinpoint one thing that could … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn Whether you are preparing a cobbler for breakfast or dessert, it is a sweet and delicious treat that is sure to please. Cobblers are basically fruit pies with a healthier “crust”. They are versatile in that you can choose whatever fruits, nuts, and spices that suit you or the season. If … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer The biggest struggle for 99.9% of people striving for health and fitness improvements is nutrition. Ironically, it’s also the one that causes the most confusion with a sea of conflicting nutritional approaches and misinformation at everyone’s fingertips with Google, Youtube, Instagram and fitness/nutrition gurus galore with the … SEE MORE
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