Taking body fat measurements requires some practice even then it’s not 100% accurate.  Even so it’s a great inexpensive way to track progress and it’s much more reliable than the scale.  For instance, I’m 4 pounds heavier than I was for my first competition but my BF% is down by 1-2%.  Which hopefully means I […]

Generally speaking if you are trying to build muscle (and I hope you are) then strength train first while your glycogen (the body’s main source of fuel) stores are high.  This way you have maximum energy for your workout. If you are working on building endurance, such as training for a race, then do cardio […]

Over the past few months I’ve received quite a few emails from people who are thinking about giving up refined (or even all) sugar.  I think that’s so rad that so many people are even considering it.  This past week I got a list of really great questions and I decided to post them in […]

A month ago, I started lifting weights, eating 5 meals, and doing HIIT.  I think I’ve gotten the hang of the entire combination, I feel great, I feel stronger, I’ve increased weights, etc.  I’m even enjoying it!   But when do you start to see results? I’m so happy to hear you have found a […]

Okay enough of the Britney references.  Here’s a question that was emailed to me a few days ago.  What is HIIT cardio and what does it entail? HIIT cardio is a form of torture derived from the prisons of Abkhazia. Not really.  HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training.   In a nutshell, it is a series […]

This is follow up to  “How much should I lift?” from last week. I totally understand the fear of bulking up.  It wasn’t long ago I didn’t think muscles were attractive on women.  Or at least that’s what I said. Now I flex my bicep in the mirror when I brush my teeth!  But to answer the question […]

Thanks for sharing your workouts but I don’t see how much you are lifting.  I’m not sure how much weight I’m supposed to be lifting. Can you help me? First you’re welcome!!  Everyone is at different levels of fitness and therefore there is not a one size fits all weight for women or men.  Here […]

Finally I’m back to healthy.  I don’t think I’ve been that sick for years.  It makes me GRATEFUL for my health and even more motivated to continue to nourish and strengthen my body and encourage others to do the same.  I’m itching to get back to the gym too…hopefully tomorrow.  I’ve lost 4 pounds this week.  I […]