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June 2015

Fitness, Salt Lake City

9th & 9th Pilates Review

June 27, 2015

 Since my first foray into Pilates reformer over a year ago, I have been hooked ever since. Although I do not go often since it is not the cheapest of workout classes, I love having a Pilates studio I trust nearby so that I can go every now and again. Well, I think I found my regular Pilates spot in Salt Lake City! Here is my 9th & 9th pilates review (now called Maven Strong as of September 29th, 2017).

9th and 9th Pilates Review

9th & 9th Pilates Review salt lake city

I was actually recommended 9th and 9th Pilates by Kaitlyn Rhoades, the owner of OnPointe Training in San Francisco, so I had high expectations even before I went. It was easy enough to find (it is literally on 9th and 9th street) and the exterior is gorgeous. The interior is equally as gorgeous; everything you would expect from a Pilates studio. Continue Reading…

Fitness, Health, Salt Lake City

The Realization that Excuses are Worthless

June 23, 2015

I have been feeling very proud of myself lately. For the past 2 weeks, I have been waking up at 6am on weekdays, at least twice a week, and going to the gym to workout. I recently started a full-time job which means that the only time I can workout is before 8:30am or after 5pm. Since the gym is PACKED in the late afternoons and evenings, this really only left the mornings as a viable option.

Realizing that your excuses are worthless

excuses worthless

Let me just clarify; I am not saying that excuses aren’t valid, I am just saying that there is no point making excuse after excuse to avoid something that is hard (but not impossible) to do. At first, I really resisted the idea of waking up at 6am to workout. I haven’t had to wake up regularly at 6am in years! The first day of forcing myself to just get up and go was seriously hard. It is not easy to wake up that early, but you know what? Sometimes, you just gotta do what you gotta do. And you can make things easier for yourself as well. I will put my gym clothes out the night before and make sure all my meals for the previous day are ready, so that all I need to concentrate on in the mornings is to get to the gym, workout, come home, shower and go to work. Continue Reading…

Fitness, Health

5 Ways to Accelerate Your Weight-Loss Safely

June 19, 2015

5 Ways to Accelerate Your Weight Loss Safely

Losing weight and getting into shape is often relatively easy at first. Taking regular exercise and controlling calorie consumption can deliver relatively quick results during the first two or three weeks of a health and fitness plan. Unfortunately, weight loss often plateaus – and that can leave people feeling de-motivated and ready to quit.

If your weight loss has ground to a halt, don’t lose faith. There are five simple strategies you can adopt that will accelerate the rate at which you burn fat and leave you with boundless energy.

1. Snack more

While this may sound counterintuitive, it is true that eating little and often throughout the day will help you to lose weight more quickly. This is because snacking on the right foods will ensure you never succumb to hunger pangs.

People who are exceptionally hungry at meal times are far more likely to overeat than those who aren’t. If you starve yourself before your meal, it might take more calories before you feel satisfied. And if that’s not bad enough, you’re far more likely to eat quickly when you’re exceptionally hungry – which can also lead to overeating.

It’s a good idea to keep fruit, almonds, low-fat cheese, whole wheat crackers and raw vegetables at hand for snacking. These foods will stave off hunger pangs without piling on the calories. Continue Reading…