Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the USA, and I’ve officially jumped on the bandwagon! I’ve become an avid Pickler, and I completely understand the obsession. It’s fun, social, competitive, and just the right mix of exercise and entertainment. Over time, I’ve met many fellow players who shared that pickleball helped them lose a lot…
Body Recomposition – What is it and is it Possible? Body recomposition is the process of simultaneously losing body fat while gaining muscle. Unlike traditional “bulking” or “cutting” phases that focus on one goal at a time, body recomposition is about changing the ratio of fat to muscle so your body becomes leaner, stronger, and…
In a world that’s made great strides in embracing body positivity and learning to love your body, it’s important to recognize that loving your body and wanting to improve your health can go hand in hand. The idea that you must hate your body to change it is outdated and harmful. In truth, pursuing a…
Spring is the season of renewal, and what better way to refresh your body and mind than with a Spring Makeover Challenge? Every April, we launch a six-week challenge to help our clients shed any extra weight they may have gained over the winter and refocus on their health and fitness before summer arrives. This…
Weight loss doesn’t have to be drastic or overwhelming. A little goes a long way for weight loss. Small daily changes can have a significant impact over time. A weight gain of 10 pounds in a year can come from as little as a 100-calorie surplus per day. Likewise, losing 10 pounds in a year…
More than two-thirds of adults are considered overweight or obese causing significant health concerns and a dramatic strain on our healthcare system. Until recently, the efforts to treat obesity in an effective manner have failed. With the development of anti-obesity drugs such as Ozempic, there has been a significant step in addressing the obesity epidemic….
With approximately 70% of our society overweight or obese, many people use January 1st as an incentive to lose weight and get healthy. Although carrying excessive body fat is a major contributing factor to many health issues including Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes, weight loss as your primary goal may set you up for failure. Stepping on…
As we head into the holiday season of parties, treats and excessive indulging, many people become concerned with the impact on their weight and overall health. It’s helpful to understand the science of caloric intake and calorie output and how the balance impacts whether you lose weight, gain weight or maintain. The term “calorie” is…
It’s spring break for the kids, spring cleaning of our households and baseball spring training is in full swing. It’s common to feel more energized and motivated to reset and ramp up our health and fitness in the spring as well. Some people will tackle a 2-week focused effort, others get dialed in for a…
We’ve been told eating smaller meals and snacks more regularly throughout the day is the best way to eat for weight loss. In contrast, more people are adopting an intermittent fasting approach to health and weight loss. So, what are we to believe? Michelle Alencar, PHD in Nutrition and Fabio Comana, MA, MS in Exercise…
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