Posts Tagged ‘Healthy’
Why The Scale Is Sabotaging Your Success
As a nutrition and exercise professional, I talk to people about their bodies pretty much every day. Weight loss is one of the most common reason people come work with us, so naturally, the scale is always a dominant feature when tracking progress. I see all too often that people are focused on getting that…
Read MoreWhy Women Should Lift Heavy Things – Part 2
Part 2: Confidence/Body Image + Stress relief/Mental health Lifting for women has it’s many benefits, including the two we touched on last time related to the increased rate of the metabolism (therefore more efficient function and fuel usage) as well as the positive effects it has on bone and joint health. If you missed thefirst…
Read More5 Tips To Make Your New Year’s Resolution Stick
Happy 2018! The new year is a great time to evaluate your priorities and make goals. However, the reality is that most people don’t keep their resolutions for more than a couple of months! There are many reasons why this happens-maybe you lose momentum, or can’t realistically keep the resolutions. Here are some tips to…
Read MoreHow Can I Determine My Baseline Of Fitness & Create Goals From That?
What does it mean to be well? That’s a tricky question, and certainly the question in the healthy living world. Health and wellness is rooted in individual perspective. Its definition differs from person to person, gym to gym, and athlete to athlete. At Achieving Your Best we seek to create an inclusive understanding of health…
Read More5 Tips To Stay Healthy While Enjoying Halloween
I love candy as much as the next person, but I don’t love how it makes me feel if I eat too much. I also know what a slippery slope eating candy can be, increasing sugar cravings, taking the place of healthy foods your body needs and contributing to eating too many calories. So, instead…
Read MoreRECIPE: Roasted Vegetable Soup (Orange Soup)
Ahhh fall. This season full of vibrant colors and a cooler temperatures that are perfect foroutdoor activities. During this busy season, we need healthy fuel to give us energy for ourbusy schedules. My garden is overflowing this year with butternut squash. So I am having funexperimenting with new ways to use this beautiful squash. Winter…
Read MoreDietitian Approved Tips To Eating Healthy While Eating Out
Eating Healthy While Eating Out Eating out is no longer an occasional treat, so you need to be prepared to make a healthy choice even when you go out. Here is what I recommend when eating out so you can enjoy the convenience and stay healthy! Eat smaller portions than you do at home Restaurants are typically in the…
Read More5 Tips To Staying Healthy While Traveling
Traveling can be stressful when you are trying to eat healthy and exercise, but with a little planning, it can be a relaxing and fun experience that can improve your health! Here are my top 5 goals for traveling: 1. Exercise every morning-you can do a tabata workout or something in your hotel room (see…
Read More6 Tips To Stay On Top Of Your Nutrition During Busy Times
Whew, the end of the school year is busy! Being busy is the number one pitfall I see when working with clients who are trying to be healthy. I am right there with you-busy parent, spouse, working in and out of the home, business owner, exerciser, health nut, and volunteer. These are all things that…
Read MoreRECIPE: Beet Superfood Smoothie
Beets are nutritional powerhouses that can improve your health, prevent disease and take your exercise performance up a notch! Here is the scoop on this tasty super food: Beet’s Benefits: Excellent source of phytonutrients BETALAINS, which are potent antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory effectsThe greens have high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, both important for healthy…
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