by Pamela Hernandez | Feb 13, 2014 | Motivation, Success Stories
Alexis Before One of the biggest compliments I can get is when a client is asked by their doctor “What are you doing? Your numbers are fantastic”. This question can apply to any number, from weight loss to A1C to even kidney function. I was ever so pleased when I...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jan 2, 2014 | Fitness, Motivation
image by W Brian Duncan I have a confession to make. I’ve been watching the Biggest Loser this season. I blame Marie. Marie, a contestant on the show, is from my hometown of Springfield, Missouri. I tuned into the first episode out of curiosity. My first impression...
by Pamela Hernandez | Dec 23, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Holidays, Motivation, Workouts
image by Pamela Hernandez Christmas is almost here!!! Are you as excited as I am? Are you looking forward to a day or two of rest, fun and family after working hard these last few weeks? What do you mean you haven’t been working hard? Have you not been following my 12...
by Pamela Hernandez | Dec 16, 2013 | Fitness, Fitness Book Club, Healthy Holidays, Motivation, Nutrition, Reviews
image by W Brian Duncan The best gift you can get me is a book. Nothing makes me happier than unwrapping a stack of books on Christmas morning. I love good fiction (like Wally Lamb) or an inspiring biography (I hope Lean In ends up under the tree this year). Books...
by Pamela Hernandez | Dec 9, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Holidays, Motivation, Nutrition
image by Alexandre Duret-Lutz design by W Brian Duncan This year Brian and I have two holiday parties to attend. They are both this Saturday. After training all morning, I’ll have about 30 minutes before my next-door neighbor’s cookie party. We’ll get a few hours...
by Pamela Hernandez | Nov 21, 2013 | Fitness, Motivation
image by Justin Ornellas I am an Island of Health. I heard this term at the Ollis & Company Wellness Conference last month. Dr. Steven Aldana, founder and CEO of Wellsteps, used the term to describe those of us who have “checked out” of the status quo when it...