by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 23, 2014 | Fitness, General Health, Motivation
Yoga has been a big part of reducing my stress levels and bringing balance to my life. Like most things, though, I am “self taught”. I turn to online teachers (like Dailyburn) and magazines like Yoga Journal to learn poses and build my practice. As an introvert, group...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 9, 2014 | BetterU, Motivation
Photo by Pamela Hernandez One day, two summers ago, I received a call from someone at my local American Heart Association office. She was seeking a personal trainer to participate in their BetterU challenge. The local challenge was only in its second year and had lost...
by Pamela Hernandez | May 29, 2014 | Fitness, General Health, Motivation, Nutrition
Not everyone works an 8-5 Monday to Friday schedule. Nurses, morning television crews and security guards are just a few professions that work hours at odds with natural body rhythms. This can make it challenging to maintain your fitness. But never fear! You can put...
by Pamela Hernandez | May 26, 2014 | Fitness, General Health, Motivation
Fat loss is harder for females. It’s not your imagination and it has nothing to do with willpower or strength. We are different, physically and emotionally, and it affects our ability to shed fat. Let’s start with the obvious difference – hormones. Estrogen is the...
by Pamela Hernandez | May 22, 2014 | Fitness, Fitness Book Club, General Health, Motivation, Reviews
Photo by W Brian Duncan I started my own fitness journey with two great books – Body for Life by Bill Phillips and Weight Training for Dummies. Body for Life taught me how to manage portions and eat a more balanced diet. (I was the vegetarian who didn’t eat...
by Jenn Speer | May 19, 2014 | Fitness, Motivation, Nutrition, Success Stories
Out of all my blogging friends, I have known Jenn the longest. We’ve actually known each other since junior high school and shared many classes in high school. I’m proud to say she was one of my first clients. She came to the open house I held when I launched Thrive...
