7 Surprising Ways to Get Motivated to Exercise

Oct 16, 2022 by Nicole Grevelis

We’ve all heard the usual motivators for getting to the gym. You’ve probably tried getting a workout buddy who keeps you accountable, or maybe you promise yourself a reward after you finish. You’ve bought a smaller pair of pants to work your way into or purchased a gym membership hoping that the membership card alone would motivate you to exercise. But sometimes, those tried and true motivators just don’t cut it, and you need to bring out the big guns.

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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: Combat Your Cravings

Oct 16, 2022 by Nicole Grevelis

Now, if your body has become accustomed to high-fructose, super-processed snack cakes, it will take a while to get used to eating a frozen banana instead. But I promise that if you commit to working the sugar out of your diet, you will feel much healthier and make your head spin. And after a while, treats you once enjoyed will seem too sweet. You’ll be able to relish a truly divine chocolate-dipped strawberry instead of eating a sleeve of Thin Mints.

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5 Tips To Dodge Holiday Weight Gain

Oct 15, 2022 by Nicole Grevelis

Sugar is everywhere. There is no time of the year more saturated in sweetness than the holidays. From Halloween through New Year’s, most of our homes and workplaces will enjoy (or suffer, depending on how you see it) an endless parade of sugary treats. We all know that sugar isn’t good for us. It contains no nutrients, no protein, no healthy fats, and no enzymes. Sugar provides empty, quickly digested calories that pull minerals out of your body during digestion. It stresses the liver, doesn’t fill you up, and causes an addictive response in the brain. There’s no good argument for eating it except that “It tastes good.”

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10 Tips for Mindful Eating and Easier Weight Loss

Oct 15, 2022 by Nicole Grevelis

Mindful eating is a powerful thing! Unfortunately, mindless eating is the norm. We've all eaten something on the run without taking the time to enjoy it or even consciously realizing that we are eating. Or eat an entire tub of ice cream while sitting in front of the tv. And let's not get started on those potato chip tales.

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Get Motivated to Get Moving with Exercise

Oct 2, 2022 by Nicole Grevelis

Crazy as it sounds, as your fitness increases and you begin to enjoy working out more, your Inner Critic can become the ally that pushes you to run a little further and lift a little more.  The very same voice that kept you from getting started can become the voice that pushes you to achieve more and to reach your fitness goals.  Your Inner Critic needs a little training too.  And as your Inner Critic gets fit, that’s how she becomes your best cheerleader.

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Lift More to Shrink Your Body

Oct 2, 2022 by Nicole Grevelis

The best way to achieve that goal is to lift those weights. Don’t overthink it. If the weight machines make you nervous, start with squats, push ups, and lunges. Add some dumb bells. Check out some online videos. As your body confidence grows you’ll feel more comfortable trying new things. There is nothing wrong with getting your strength training started at home in the basement with two milk jugs and some resistance bands!

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Mind Over Matter:  Key Strategies for Weight Loss Success

Oct 1, 2022 by Nicole Grevelis

  Mind over matter is not just a clever saying.  It can actually be the solution to your weight loss problems.  By using your brain power, you can develop the techniques needed to make healthy food choices.   When your mind and your body are both healthy, you have the best of both worlds.

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Lose Weight Without Starving Yourself- Look At Our Ancestors!

Sep 11, 2022 by Nicole Grevelis

Take an extra 15 minutes extra a day. To some of you, this may sound like a lot. But all you have to do is split it up throughout the day. Leave for work with an extra 5 minutes to spare and walk to a bus stop farther away or park the car 5 minutes farther away than you usually do. At lunch, take a 5-minute stroll or take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk to the local shop instead of driving. It is easy to complete 15, 30, or even an hour of exercise daily if you split it up like this. And remember, don’t starve yourself; it just doesn’t work!

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Lose Weight: How to Exercise and Burn Fat on a Busy Schedule

Sep 11, 2022 by Nicole Grevelis

In my fitness consulting business, I get to talk with people from all walks of life about their health, fitness, and weight loss goals. Whether their goal is to lose weight, gain muscle, stick to a diet plan or program, improve their cardiovascular health, or simply maintain their current fitness level, they all have one common enemy---TIME.

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Women's Health and Fitness - Weight Training To Lose Weight

Sep 10, 2022 by Nicole Grevelis

A body full of muscle uses far more calories than a body full of fat, so you will find that you will need to eat more to maintain your weight and your muscle.   You do not need to worry that you will bulk up like a bodybuilder, as you do not have the right makeup to do this; as a woman, you will only elongate and define your muscles and build lean muscles.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Coconut Oil

Aug 21, 2022 by Nicole Grevelis

People in the tropics have relied on coconuts as a traditional staple in their diet for centuries. They consume large amounts of coconut oil every day. Instead

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Antioxidants:  Eat All Your Colors!

Aug 21, 2022 by Nicole Grevelis

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