Nutrition and Weight Loss

Mar 12 2024

Food choices that stick

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Spring can be a hard time of year: anxiety pulling out the wardrobe from last year, thinking ahead to wearing a swimsuit when it gets warm, attending ball games and barbecues with all the tempting food choices. It’s the consistent small decisions that make the biggest difference. Instead of making large commitments to yourself to “not eat dessert” or not ...

Feb 27 2024

Create a new you by altering your environment

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Yes, we are products of our environment. Our brains seek routine to make mental processing easier. Without knowing it, our minds are finding short cuts, building habits, and setting up routines based on our environment. This is incredibly useful if you are trying to lose weight this year. Just small changes in what and who is around you can seemingly ...

Nov 25 2020

Stress Free Guide to the Holidays

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The holidays are supposed to be the most joyful time of year, but to most of us it’s laden with stress. Worries of family interactions, business of shopping and long lines, disappointments, food temptations, travel hiccups. Tackle this holiday season with a plan to command your reactions to the overwhelming stressors. Cardiovascular exercise will boost mood by elevating endorphin levels ...

Mar 01 2018

Taking the “Die” Out of “Diet”

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By: Xcel Performance I think if we took a census on how many times we use the word “diet” in a negative context, it would outshine most of our generation’s favorite swear words. When people talk of diets, they are usually focusing on the restrictions. Some examples of diets include Paleo. Ketogenic, Vegan, Vegetarian (including the various sub-species of vegetarianism ...

Nov 24 2015

Understanding Education, certification, and classification of fitness professionals

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By: Jeremy Helton A.C.E certified personal trainer ETC Certified functional fitness specialist   There are so many types of fitness programs now and types of personal trainers. This blog will guide you in understanding the differences in order to make an informed choice. Unfortunately, some fitness professionals have no formal education or certifications or they have let their certifications lapse. Ask for proof of ...

Jun 19 2015

Eating on the run-made simple

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It’s busy summertime-softball and baseball games, travel, and cookouts. The business can sometimes be used as an excuse to let healthy eating habits fall by the wayside. This post is intended to encourage you to take a few steps of preparation to make healthier choices easier during this hectic time. Sporting practice or game right after work: The simple solution ...

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