Author Archives: Lisa Joann

I’m guilty… While studying the self-myofascial release (SMR) portion in my trainer certification, I researched enough to be able to show people how to do it but did not fully adhere to the fact that it’s important for my own workout recovery as well. 🙄 That’s fancy pants jargon for “use the darn foam rollerContinue reading “I’m guilty…”

👍🏻Everyone can reap the benefits of physical activity, regardless of age, shape or size. 👍🏻Regular physical activity, combined with a healthy diet, can help prevent and manage Type 2 Diabetes. 👍🏻Regular physical exercise can help you sleep better. 👍🏻MYTH: “The more you sweat, the more calories you burn.” Sweat is how your body cools itselfContinue reading “Did you know?”

Oh….they workout all the time…That’s why they can eat anything they want. 🤔 Do not use your workout as an excuse to eat everything in front of you. Your body composition is directly related to what it has to process. Not what it has to endure. You have more control over what you eat thanContinue reading “Eat Whatever I Want”

Clients often say, “I need to get healthy!! Get in shape!!! Lose this gut!!” Y’all want to see some head turns? Respond with “Who made you get unhealthy? Who made you out of shape? Who caused that gut?” It’s the hard truth. “There was just too much food at that party, I couldn’t resist! IContinue reading “The Hard Truth”

The first “cold” front has hit here and my mom always had to go out for Mexican food. So, in honor of her I bring it home and healthy with: 20 minute chicken enchiladas https://www.cookinglight.com/recipes/20-minute-chicken-enchiladas?utm_source=emailshare&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email-share-recipe&utm_content=20191025

Nutrition shake facts. 🤩 I am focusing on nutrition shakes, which is different than protein shakes. While nutrition shakes should contain protein, they also provide carbs and nutrients needed that you would typically get in a meal. Protein shakes are used after intense workouts as a quick service protein supplement to provide the essential aminoContinue reading “Nutrition Shake Facts”

Bruschetta Burgers! The yum of bruschetta with protein. 💪🏻 For my vegetarian friends, substitute a veggie patty option and use the remaining ingredients. Yum ❤️ https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/bruschetta-burgers?utm_source=emailshare&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email-share-recipe&utm_content=20191024

Abs are made in the kitchen. You are what you eat. It’s 80% nutrition and 20% fitness. Muscles need food and rest. Your fad diet won’t work long term. You will not have your version of “bikini body” in 2 weeks. Nothing can elicit an eye roll from my clients faster than what I justContinue reading “Eye roll”

Did you know? Nutrition edition! Asparagus is a good source of vitamins A, C and E, B-complex vitamins, potassium and zinc. An avocado has more than twice as much potassium as a banana. Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange and almost as much calcium as whole milk, and the calcium is betterContinue reading “Nutrition-Did You Know”