HOW TO GET ON TRACK (EVEN IF IT’S AFTER A LONG WEEKEND DRINKING TEQUILA IN PHILADELPHIA)
People often assume because I’m a fitness professional I live like a monk. No booze, exclusively protein and veggies, go to bed at 8pm so I can get my first of 3 workouts in at 4am… that type of thing. It’s simply not the case. I live a remarkably normal life. I just work out […]
5 TIPS FOR PERI-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN TO IMMEDIATELY SLEEP BETTER
As we’ve been talking about sleep and its importance for health and fitness results, we’ve received lots of questions from peri-menopausal women about how to manage sleep during menopause. Conveniently (as you may know) we work primarily with people exactly in that age range, and even better we’ve got the exceptional and intelligent coach Pam who […]
THE MOST OVERLOOKED PART OF A HEALTH AND FITNESS ROUTINE
When setting up a health and fitness routine, it’s common practice to focus on exercise and nutrition. And these are crucial. We all know how important staying active and building strength is, and I’ve yet to meet someone who would be disappointed to drop an inch or two off their waist from improving nutrition. The […]
7 TIPS FOR A GOOD SLEEP ROUTINE
As the golden rays of summer start to wane and the leaves turn from lush greens to fiery reds and oranges, it’s a sure sign that September is upon us. For many, it’s back to school, back to work, and back to the routines we’ve perhaps been neglecting during these sun-soaked months. One thing that […]
HOW MANY CARBS SHOULD I BE EATING IN A DAY?
After the last video about the “hidden” carbohydrates in veggies, I received a number of questions around: “So, how many carbs should I be eating in a day and what percentage of my calories should come from carbohydrates?” As you know, dear reader, my goal is to provide some of the nuance with nutrition (as much I […]
WHAT VEGGIES HAVE THE MOST HIDDEN CARBS?
We had a great question as a follow-up from the last video regarding hidden carbs in vegetables, so wanted to shine a bit of light on that. Would you be able to compile a list of some of the things that are hidden carbs? Just so we’re on the same page, vegetables are good for you. Period. Vitamins, minerals, […]
ARE CARBS BAD FOR YOU?
We get a lot of questions about carbohydrates at LSFW. The big question is “Are carbs bad for you?” The short answer is no, they are not. They are an important macronutrient that gets broken down into readily available energy for your body to use for things like vigorous activity and exercise. The more nuanced […]
4 STRENGTH TRAINING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
“Where should I start with strength training?” This is the question that came up to me while I was chatting with some friends. There is an overwhelming amount of information out there and it’s easy to get frustrated, enter the dark rabbit hole of paralysis by analysis, and end up doing nothing because it’s too […]
DOES ASPARTAME CAUSE CANCER?
Did you see the new release from the W.H.O. regarding aspartame that’s been making the rounds in the media lately? As per mainstream media, a controversial headline = more clicks = more money. I’ve had a number of questions on it lately so wanted to put things in perspective for you. The W.H.O. classified aspartame […]
THE HARDEST FITNESS CONVERSATION YOU’LL HAVE
Today I want to talk about the hardest conversation you’ll have when it comes to your health and fitness. It’s not with your spouse when you try to convince them to eat the same healthy foods as you as you try to slim down for summer. Nor is it with your friends when they give you the “come […]
