by Amber O'Neal | May 10, 2008 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, healthy lifestyle, weights, working out
AppetizerGet your fitness plan off to a good start Main CourseWe all have to start somewhere. If you are thinking about taking the very first step towards lifelong health by starting an exercise regimen, keep these tips in mind to make your transition to the fit life...
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...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 20, 2008 | burn calories, cardio, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, working out
AppetizerA little more legwork can add up to a lot more weight loss. Main CourseWhile those super sweaty, high intensity workout sessions you can get in the gym should be an integral part of your overall weight loss strategy, that doesn’t have the be the only way to...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 31, 2008 | burn calories, cardio, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerExercise can be a powerful way to improve your life. Main CourseSometimes I’m asked, “Why work out?” To these people, a healthy lifestyle seems like all work and no benefit, a constant struggle for nothing. But of course, nothing could be further from the...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 17, 2008 | burn calories, cardio, diet, exercise, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, working out
AppetizerBe wary of the advice you hear on the internet. Main CourseBad fitness advice abounds, especially on the internet. While this is not the only advice you should ignore, these things are particularly frustrating for me to hear coming from fitness “experts.”...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 26, 2008 | healthy lifestyle, wellness, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerThere is no substitute for a good night’s sleep. Main CourseGood sleep gives you energy, helps you recover from exercise, builds muscle, and helps you stay focused throughout the day. Some studies even show that sleeping well can act as an appetite...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 11, 2008 | exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, working out
AppetizerLearning to relax can be a big step towards weight loss. Main CourseIf you seem to have a more difficult time losing weight than your friends, it might not be your genetics. It might actually be your stress level. When you feel frazzled, your body releases...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 4, 2008 | burn calories, cardio, diet, diets, exercise, fitness, food, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerDon’t let your family and friends lead your fitness plans astray. Main CourseIf you are like most people, you’ve probably cheated on your diet because of your family and friends. Maybe someone from the office brought a batch of homemade cookies and...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 7, 2008 | burn calories, cardio, exercise, weight loss, weightloss, working out
AppetizerFinding new ways to get your heart pumping will make exercise more fun and more effective. Main CourseIf you are starting to find the treadmill tedious and the stair stepper to be a snooze, it’s time to add a new cardiovascular exercise to your repertoire....
by Amber O'Neal | Dec 11, 2007 | weights, working out
AppetizerWeight training should be a part of everyone’s fitness plan. Main CourseI often see people approach weight lifting with a bit of hesitation, or even avoid the weights altogether, when they decide it’s time to get fit. Really, weight training can help almost...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 1, 2007 | working out
AppetizerMake more of a commitment to your exercise goals by spending money that will be lost if you stop working out. Main CourseThe hardest part about exercising is not deciding what to do – it’s actually sticking with it. Everyone is excited and...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 12, 2007 | exercise, weight loss, working out
Appetizer Fitness boot camps are all the craze! If you haven’t participated in one, sign up and met moving. It’s a great opportunity to spend more time with others while burning calories galore. Main Course What Are fitness boot camps?Fitness boot camps...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 20, 2007 | healthy lifestyle, working out
Appetizer While the health benefits associated with working out begin almost immediately, it usually takes a good 12 to 16 weeks to make significant changes to your physical appearance. So, if you have something big planned for the summer…getting married, taking...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 19, 2007 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, working out, workout schedule
Appetizer plan (plān) n. = A scheme, program, or method worked out beforehand for the accomplishment of an objective In order to meet your healthy lifestyle objectives for 2007, you will have to create a plan. Main CourseTip #6Stick to a Schedule. Put yourself on a...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 4, 2007 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, working out
Appetizer It’s totally understandable that you want to start out the year with a running start. You’ve made up your mind to start your journey to a healthy lifestyle, and you want to go after it with everything you have while you’re still in the...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 2, 2007 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerDon’t spend any MORE time worrying about what you did or did not do last year. Turn your sights toward tomorrow, and start making plans for your healthy living journey. Main CourseTip #2Avoid Peak Gym Hours – Crowded gyms can be frustrating and since...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 27, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, Nutrition, nutritionist, working out
Appetizer…So spend LESS time fretting about what you ate or how much you didn’t work out. Hopefully you enjoyed time off with your family and friends, and now is the time to continue on your healthy lifestyle journey. I know, I know…You were on a...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 9, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, working out
AppetizerStretch MORE often. Many people try to rationalize their reasons for not stretching by claiming that it’s not important or it has nothing to do with health and fitness. While it’s true that stretching alone will not do much to shrink your thighs...
