I completely understand the holidays being a stressful time for most, but don’t fear losing the progress you’ve made by overindulging. We all want to get to a point where we understand our bodies well enough to eat when we feel...
READ MOREWhich One is Right for You? Despite the popularity of group fitness, one-on-one personal training provides superior results and techniques for the large majority of exercisers. Let’s compare the differences and why you may want to opt for...
READ MORETwo weekends ago I took a course I had been looking at for years. After a weekend full of movement assessments being performed on myself and my peers, I am now FMS certified. The Functional Movement Screen is 7 tests performed to determine...
READ MOREWhat Happens to your Body when you Stop Exercising? There comes a point in almost every fitness lover’s life when they consider throwing in the towel after a workout—both figuratively and literally. Blame it on your looming work deadlines...
READ MOREI am still in awe from last Tuesday, October 16th, 2018. It was MJ Fit’s grand opening, and it is a day I will never forget! SO many people came out to support me and my mission (and eat the delicious Chick-Fil-A of course); it was...
READ MOREWho else loves Autumn besides me? It is my FAVORITE time of year, and I have no judgements when pumpkin everything comes out in September, because I LOVE it! I made these decadent pancakes this morning and absolutely need to share! Feel free to...
READ MOREA post about my gym just wouldn’t be the same without including pictures of some of my badass clients. I am so thankful for all the support and kind words I have received over the past several months in preparation for opening day! I have...
READ MOREExplanation If you’re someone who experiences periods of fatigue, sleep problems, nausea, nervousness, body aches, digestive problems, etc you could be suffering from adrenal fatigue. These symptoms are all apparent in a variety of...
READ MOREI just got my wisdom teeth out this past Friday, so I took all day Friday and Saturday to rest– something I NEVER do. As you can imagine, I was bored, so I decided to bake all the things! ‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything, so I...
READ MORECheat Meals I really appreciate the emphasis in my referenced article being on how “cheat” meals help you psychologically. It is exhausting to eat the same food every day, and in my experiences as a trainer and nutritionist, it...
READ MOREIt’s tough to compare the two, and even tougher to succeed in both. The lifestyles of bodybuilding and powerlifting are so different, while being similar at the same time. I have lived both, and find myself always back in the powerlifting...
READ MOREI work with several athletes who struggle to eat enough to compensate for the energy expended during practice and games. Staying on top of your food and hydration as an athlete can be tricky, but it can be done! This is a great list for those...
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