Ben Franklin said, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” What you learn from your experiences, no matter how small or great they are, is so important in your journey and to your long-term health. That’s why my goal is always to have you learn how to …
Trainer Advice
Cause and Effect
As a long-time personal trainer and health coach, I’ve come to develop a better appreciation for the true causes of our pain. Does your back hurt when you walk, or because you don’t walk enough? Are you too tired to exercise, or are you tired because you don’t get enough exercise? Consider the effects of …
Not Your Priorities
Isn’t it ironic that we use other people’s priorities for our own self improvment? We ask, “which of these weight loss/exercise/diet/stress reduction strategies should I use,” even though they likely aren’t helpful or appropriate for you. Consider this as you prioritize your actions and set your gameplans for better health. Instead of focusing on the …
Urgent vs. Important
As busy individuals, we are constantly prioritizing the ‘urgent’ over the important. We attempt to keep up with the inbox instead of sitting down and putting thought into a long-term strategy for improvement. We run from one appointment to another instead of taking time to decompress. We judge success by numbers on a scale and …
Here’s Where to Start
As a personal trainer and health coach, I work closely with registered dietitian, Ashley Koff, and her Better Nutrition Company. She helps me provide expert nutrition advice and resources to those I work with. What I love about Ashley and her team at Better Nutrition is the focus on improvement, not meeting some unattainable standard. …