by Amber O'Neal | Feb 11, 2015 | Cafe Physique Blog, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, wellness, work out
In the beginning of the marathon era, it used to be that those who ran, ran to win. Today, marathons are still a challenging hurdle for those who aim to set personal goals or even win, but the rules of who can participate have relaxed. Today, marathon runners include...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 15, 2015 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta yoga, Cafe Physique Blog, cardio, exercise, fitness, working out, Yoga & Pilates
Made famous by companies like Under Armor and Nike, compression garments have become the most coveted athletic wear for modern athletes. Beyond the aesthetic figure hugging qualities that compression wear is known for, it also boasts benefits such as helping to...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 6, 2015 | A path to healthier eating, Cafe Physique Atlanta, Cafe Physique Blog, diet, eating healthy, fitness, food, Nutrition
In our first Path to Healthier Eating post, we talked about menu planning and how you can utilize a strategy to make your diet easy and healthy. Gathering recipes and planning your shopping list is the first step in navigating your healthy lifestyle. It can be one of...
by Amber O'Neal | Dec 9, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog, cardio, exercise, fitness, Personal Training, weight loss, working out, workout schedule, Yoga & Pilates
There is an important concept that we often ignore as we progress in our workout routines. Most experienced athletes know how vital long-term recovery time is to their routine, but still it’s often ignored. As a mom, I know the feeling of “Recovery? When do I...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 23, 2014 | Atlanta yoga, burn calories, Cafe Physique Atlanta, Cafe Physique Blog, cardio, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness & Nutrition, weight loss, wellness, work out, working out, Yoga & Pilates
Both Yoga and Pilates emerged in the world of Western health around the same time. In the 60’s, workouts of any kind were seen as the new-age hippy thing to do. Even jogging was considered weird. What were people running for? There were a lot of things that we...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 14, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog, exercise, fitness, working out
Have you ever made yourself a promise that you were going to start getting in shape and start living a healthier lifestyle? For most people, it’s a promise that never gets carried out. Many people are finding that the best way to ensure that their fitness goals are...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 17, 2014 | burn calories, Cafe Physique Blog, cardio, exercise, fitness, Fitness Tips, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, wellness, workout schedule
It’s no surprise that walking is a healthy activity to engage in; and luckily, it’s one of the easiest. Research has proven again and again that even moderate physical activity helps to reduce the risk of a whole bunch of diseases. Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 10, 2014 | Atlanta personal training, Cafe Physique Atlanta, Cafe Physique Blog, Dietary Counseling, empty calories, exercise, fitness, Fitness Tips, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss, weightloss, Wellness Coaching, Yoga & Pilates
Many times when individuals first plunge into the world of health and wellness, BMI is not the primary thing they think about. Maybe it’s a word you’ve heard from your doctor. Maybe you’ve heard some athletes toss it around. The bottom line is that BMI is a really...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 29, 2014 | burn calories, Cafe Physique Blog, cardio, Corporate Wellness, diet, Dietary Counseling, diets, eating healthy, exercise, fitness, Fitness Tips, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist, Personal Training, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, Wellness Coaching, work out, working out
Growing up, my family never had a scale in our house. Going to the doctor’s office was fascinating for me because I got to hop on the scale and see how big I had grown. I remember hoping to be just one inch taller, or just a couple pounds bigger so I could finally...
by Amber O'Neal | May 1, 2010 | fitness
This is a question clients put to me all the time; unfortunately, it’s hard to answer. That’s because, even though I know they’re looking for a quick answer like “4 months” or “8 weeks,” the truth is it depends on a lot of...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 22, 2009 | fitness, wellness, working out
By sprout wellness at growhealthywithsprout.com – A borrowed post that says everything that I’ve been thinking but never took the time to say: so i’ve been thinking about how awful it is that more and more people i come across no longer take a lunch break...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 15, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, burn calories, exercise, fitness, weight loss
Appetizer At the risk of making it seem as if dedication and consistency are the only routes to successful weight loss, let’s acknowledge that there are exceptions to every rule. There is someone out there who lost weight without the commitment and without putting in...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 7, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, Nutrition, weight loss, wellness
AppetizerI know you’ve heard of it…the little magic pill you can pop to help accelerate fat loss, speed up your metabolism, block carbohydrates from entering your blood stream and trick your mind into thinking that you already ate. It’s not sold on street corners like...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 11, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, weight loss, weights, working out
Appetizer The residential real estate market, along with gas prices and the economy in general, is causing savvy consumers to cut back on their “wants” in order to afford their “needs.” In these situations, expenses that feel like splurges are...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 26, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, weights, wellness, work out, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerMake it to the gym more often. Main CourseSome days, you just won’t feel like working out. Maybe you haven’t been able to get as much sleep as you need or you’ve been having some stress at work or in your personal life. No matter the reason, sometimes...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 29, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, healthy lifestyle, work out, working out
AppetizerWhat you wear during a workout can make all the difference. Main CourseYour clothing has a surprisingly important role in the effectiveness of your workouts. If you aren’t comfortable, you are much less likely to give it your all while exercising. Keep these...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 19, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, burn calories, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, wellness, working out, workout schedule
AppetizersDon’t let your cubicle interrupt your fit lifestyle. Main CourseYour body is designed to be exercised, but physical activity can be tough to come by when you work at an office and spend most of your day parked in front of a computer. That’s why all office...
by Amber O'Neal | May 4, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, weights, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerAlways work towards progress. Main CourseWhen you first started out with your fitness program, you probably found that you made big strides every week. You were always able to lift more weight, run longer and for greater distances, and stretch further than...
