Want to lose weight? What are your options?
Congratulations! You have decided to make 2016 your goal to get back into shape. Please know that you are in good company as more than 66% of Americans making their annual resolution focus on fitness. The downside is that by the 7-day mark almost 25% have already given up on their resolution and by the…
Read MoreFive Ways to a Healthier Thanksgiving and Holiday Season
As Thanksgiving and the holiday season fast approaches, the health coaches at LightenUp Fitness wanted to share some ways we prepare our members for the holidays. Don’t try to accomplish all of them at once. Focus on a couple this holiday season and see how you do. Celebrate relationships, not food The origin of Thanksgiving…
Read MoreStretch What?!?
Do you stretch? Is it really that important? What is Dynamic Stretching vs. Static Stretching? Today we are taking a look at two types of stretching and how to perform them. I started running in 2006 and would sit in my driveway doing a sit and reach to touch my toes and then off I…
Read MoreDiet plans not working? Read this…
What is a credible source regarding diets? There is so much information about carbs, fats and proteins; the information can be contradictory and confusing. For instance, you can search for “diet plans” on Google and over 18,500,000 results will come back in less than a second. Just scanning the diet plans, you see there are…
Read MoreDoes Gut Health Impact Weight Loss?
*So here is an interesting concept for you to digest… What if I told you that your moods and subsequently your weight loss success are affected by the health of your gut! What? I know, sounds like something out of Star Trek where there is a civilization inside you that is controlling how you see…
Read MoreMy Personal Weight Loss Journey
“What do you know about weight loss?” *I do dislike writing about myself, but I have been asked repeatedly, “Why are your starting up this kind of business. You have not been overweight!” Au contraire mon fraire! Here is my brief story that’s led me down this path. Childhood Obesity and Me *I was an…
Read MoreHealthy Eating – Impossible?
The IDEA Fitness Journal is my monthly goto magazine relative to new and interesting information regarding the wellness industry. This magazine provides a tremendous amount of insight on fitness, nutritional and emotional topics. In the March 2015 issue, there is a great article about healthy eating entitled, “What You Don’t Know About Food Labeling Could…
Read MoreAvoid these Metabolic Rate Mistakes
Understanding your resting metabolic rate (RMR) is one of the most important measurements to take as you progress towards your weight loss goal. Knowing this one metric can provide you with understanding and simplicity regarding your caloric goal, however make a mistake with this number and you may become helpless and frustrated. Below we will highlight a…
Read MoreBe Aware: 5 Weight Loss Red Flags
Be aware of the five weight loss red flags you should look for in any weight loss program. I have heard too many radio ads or seen one too many banner ads on weight loss, so excuse my rant. There is so much information being sent to people who are hopeful that there is a…
Read MorePerfect: The Enemy of Good
Perfect: the enemy of good. We focus so much of our time on all of the things we would like to change about ourselves. As we start to go down that path, we become quickly overwhelmed and give up on our healthier lifestyle. In other words, striving to become perfect is not allowing us to become good. Research…
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