In summer, people often think about achieving a “certain look” on the beach. It’s swimsuit season, and thoughts can turn to rippling abs and toned arms. There’s nothing wrong with setting goals based on aesthetics. Your goals are important, and if you want to achieve a certain look or shape,
I want to address the “weekend warrior” mentality as the weather gets hot. Let’s say you work out and eat well during the week but then cut loose Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday. Here’s the math: That’s about 36 percent of your week—more than a third! I’m not saying you
Ever seen one of those posters that tells you to lift with your legs instead of your back? I bet you have. I’ll let you in on a secret: Most of the posters show positions that make it almost impossible to lift an object. I’ll tell you what’s going on
There are many approaches to finding balance in our lives, to find sustainable balance we must live according to the rhythms of mother nature. Three things that tell us we are on the right path towards optimal wellness are: We do not have constant food cravings We wake up refreshed
Amidst the current state of our nation, it is not uncommon to feel a heightened sense of anxiety or depression. In fact, even people who generally don’t suffer from these emotions are dealing with unsettling feelings. Social media bombards us with messages to stay positive, but without the appropriate tools the
Every time a woman goes on a diet, she damages her metabolism and makes it that much harder for her to get back to her ideal (Body comp that facilitates mental, emotional, spiritual well-being) body composition. There are so many lose-weight-quick schemes out there nowadays. Especially these diet (which means
Who doesn’t love Apple Crisp recipes? I created this recipe to incorporate some healthier fats and a better sugar option. The coconut sugar is a great refined sugar substitute; it carries a lower glycemic load than its counterpart (i.e. wont spike your blood sugar as much as regular sugar) and contains
It’s cherry season and you might be wondering – are cherries actually good for you? YES! Fruit often gets a bad wrap because if it’s high sugar content. But what you may not know is that may fruits like berries and cherries are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory compounds
You may feel like you need a Ph.D in Nutrition to decipher what actually are added sugars and where they might be hidden in your foods. Don’t worry here at Elevation Fitness we are here to help decipher these tricky additives. What exactly are “added sugars”? According the the USDA – “Added sugars
1. Eat as much organic, unprocessed foods as possible. Unfortunately it is not always possible to find raw, organic foods wherever you go. Remember your body will always respond best when you feed it foods in their natural state and not altered through processing. Stay away from anything in a