by Amber O'Neal | Aug 23, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle
AppetizerFind MORE like-minded friends. “Birds of a feather flock together” means that people who are similar to each other often spend time together. Take some time out to think about who you tend to spend your free time with and what you do during that...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 14, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, work out, working out
AppetizerDance MORE. Are you one of the many people who just despise working out – no matter how many times you try to get on the exercise bandwagon? Well, don’t beat yourself up about it because there are other ways to burn calories… Just put on...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 10, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness
Whether you are working out with a personal trainer or if you’re training clients, you should always expect to give and receive the best! Please visit the IDEA Health & Fitness Association Newsletter for an article that I wrote about how personal trainers...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 8, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, eating healthy, exercise, fitness
AppetizerSummer is winding down, so eat LESS and move MORE to avoid gaining weight as you head back to school. This message applies to working adults as well because busy fall schedules and shorter daylight hours often lead to extra pounds for us too. A recent study...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 7, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, eating healthy, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss
Appetizer Brush your teeth MORE often. Aside from just fighting cavities, brushing after every meal serves as a psychological cue to stop eating. If you’re out and about without a toothbrush, try popping a strong sugar-free breath mint or Listerine strip....
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 2, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weights, work out, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerSpend LESS than 1 hour lifting weights. Unless you are planning to compete in a bodybuilding or figure competition, you do not need to weight train for more than an hour at a time. After 45 -60 minutes of training weight training, the muscle building &...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 1, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, eating healthy, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, wellness
As you know, Café Physique is a virtual café based on the More or Less Philosophy of healthy living which states that by integrating small changes into our daily lives, we (regular people) can realistically achieve our weight loss and fitness goals. These changes...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 28, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, healthy lifestyle, wellness
Appetizer Learn MORE about what kind of quitter you are. What’s the best way for you to change your unhealthy habits? If you don’t know, figure it out soon because it could be the most important step towards a healthier lifestyle. Main Course There are 2...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 27, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, eating healthy, healthy lifestyle
AppetizerBe LESS impatient. Now that you’ve incorporated resistance training into your fitness plan, you’re ready to see some immediate results. Well, don’t rush things; Take your time because improvements will come sooner than you think. Main...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 26, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, eating healthy, fitness, healthy lifestyle, wellness
AppetizerGet MORE lean. We all know that just focusing on what the scale says is not a good idea. The important thing is not how much you weigh but how lean you are, and the best way to get lean is to work out AND watch what you eat. Many of you are reading this and...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 25, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, healthy lifestyle, wellness
Appetizer Ask MORE questions. There’s no such thing as a dumb question. Well, that may not be entirely true, but one thing is for sure – The dumbest question of all is the one that doesn’t get asked. Don’t be embarassed that you don’t...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 14, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, fitness, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerBe MORE diligent about maintaining your healthy lifestyle – even when traveling. It’s especially easy to fall off the wagon when you’re away from the familiarity and routine of home and at the mercy of calorie-laden airport food courts. Main...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 8, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, wellness, work out, working out
Appetizer Mix it up a little MORE. Variety really is the spice of life, so don’t get stuck in a rut doing the same old stuff all the time. Main Course 10 Signs It’s Time to Change Your Exercise Routine:1. You skip your workouts to bathe the cat.2. You own...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 4, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, work out, working out
AppetizerSpend LESS time doing stuff that you hate. Don’t always waste your time trying to force your way through exercises that you can’t stand doing. We’re all entitled to lazy days, so there will always be times that you have to drag yourself to a...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 2, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, working out
Appetizer Lose weight MORE slowly. Now that summer is in full force, many of us are in a hurry to lose a few pounds before we hit the beach. Frolicking around in a swimsuit is the one time that we are most reminded of our cottage cheese-like enemy…cellulite. The...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 1, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, eating healthy, exercise, fitness, weight loss, weightloss, wellness
As you know, Café Physique is a virtual café based on the More or Less Philosophy of healthy living which states that by integrating small changes into our daily lives, we can realistically achieve our weight loss and fitness goals. These changes typically involve...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 29, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weights, work out, working out
Appetizer Learn MORE about strength training. As a follow-up to my WebMD for a great strength training workout: 1) Warm up for five minutes with light cardiovascular exercise, such as brisk walking and arm circles, before lifting. 2) Perform one to three sets of 8 to...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 28, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, Personal Training, weights, work out, working out
AppetizerWork with personal trainers MORE often because they have the expertise to help you achieve your physical fitness goals. Certified Personal Trainers (CPT’s) have a broad base of knowledge that you can tap into, and they will usually put together an entire work...
