by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 9, 2015 | Nutrition, Recipes, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
I am suspicious of any diet that tells you not to eat beans. Beans are nutritional powerhouses! Yes they have carbs, but not all carbs are created equal! Beans have heart healthy soluble fiber (the kind you want if your LDL “lousy” cholesterol is high) and...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 6, 2015 | Fitness, Motivation, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
Today is my last day in my 30s. I knew there would be a lot on my mind today so I didn’t write this in advance. Normally posts are done days, even weeks, ahead of time. I can polish and revise, triple check my spelling and let Brian have time to edit and make...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 2, 2015 | Motivation, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
My 100 Dreams List started as an exercise in time management. It was about making sure my actions aligned with my goals. I saw it as a blueprint not a to-do list. I didn’t expect immediate action yet that is what it has become. I’ll admit to adding a couple of...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 15, 2015 | Fitness 101, Motivation, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
It’s no secret that I am not a fan of the scale. However, as a personal trainer it has always seemed a necessary part of my job. Clients seem to expect to get weighed as part of their assessment and at regular intervals in their program. Yet I have always hated...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 11, 2015 | BetterU, Fitness, Motivation, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
According to the calendar the official start to summer is still about a week away. For me, summer starts with the first day of BetterU training. I’ve spent the last few weeks getting to know our team of 10 women. They gathered for the Welcome Party in May to meet each...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 8, 2015 | Nutrition, Reviews, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
Wednesday June 10 is National Drink Iced Tea Day! I apologize for the short notice. I realize the best iced teas are ones that take some time to brew. My personal favorite ice tea is the Pineapple Coconut Oolong from Samovar Tea Lounge. It has to brew 24 hours to...
