by Pamela Hernandez | Oct 19, 2015 | Fitness, Fitness 101, General Health, Motivation
There is nothing as humbling as starting over. When I signed up for the Ultimate Oxygen Challenge it was like walking into the gym again for the first time. The fear of failing and of not measuring up combined with the uncertainly of whether I could really keep the...
by Pamela Hernandez | Oct 15, 2015 | Fitness, Fitness 101, Fitness Favorites, General Health, Motivation, Nutrition, Video, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness, Workouts
I think I’ve told you how smitten I am with Periscope. It’s like a virtual water cooler where I get to take a tea break and connect with other like minded women and get a daily dose of inspiration. I really appreciate the suggestions you sent in for my own...
by Pamela Hernandez | Sep 28, 2015 | Fitness, Fitness 101, Nutrition
It’s month 3 of the Ultimate Oxygen Challenge for me and most of my Team Amanda teammates. The end is near and it’s time to get down to cutting calories, increasing cardio and carb cycling. It’s time to get real. It’s time to discuss some fit truths that I don’t talk...
by Pamela Hernandez | Sep 3, 2015 | Fit Myths, Fitness, Fitness 101, Motivation
At our first BetterU meeting, I told the ladies to enjoy the process and to be present (physically and mentally). I told them the 12 weeks would fly by in a blink of an eye. I said this is about building a foundation and getting ready for a journey to last a lifetime....
by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 27, 2015 | Ask the Trainer, Fitness, Fitness 101, Fitness Book Club, Fitness Favorites, General Health, Motivation, Nutrition, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
If you’ve been reading my blog on a regular basis you know that I am not the person who jumps on every bandwagon. Never once was I tempted to do oil pulling. You won’t catch me at a barre class. I say no to Bulletproof Coffee (although the idea of the tea version has...
by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 14, 2015 | Fitness, Fitness 101, Fitness Favorites, Nutrition, Video, Video Blog
The updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests a more plant based diet. It’s not just better for our health but also for the health of the planet. This doesn’t mean you have to give up meat entirely, it just means looking at other ways to get your...
