FAQ
Answers to the questions I get most often.
A: The majority of the time belly fat is a nutritional issue. Carrying fat around the stomach and abdomen region is most always a sign of insulin resistance, as well as an increased risk for hypertension, diabetes, heart conditions, and high cholesterol. The saying "you are what you eat" is very applicable to the issue of stomach fat. Reducing or eliminating all sugar intake and increasing fruits, vegetables, nuts, protein, and berries is the best prescription for losing belly fat. Sit ups alone will not eliminate belly fat, and if done incorrectly, can actually cause more of a stomach "pooch" than before. See my
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A: The general answer is about 6 weeks, but it depends on various factors. The amount of fat you have to lose, the number of times a week you are working out, the amount of weight you are lifting and moving, your age and gender, your flexibility and range of motion, and your overall health are all factors that can change the amount of time it takes for a person to notice improvements in his or her body composition. Setting up sessions with me online or in-person is the best recommendation I have to help you get the most out of your time and efforts.
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A: It all depends on the number of times a week you can train, whether we train online or on-site, what your goals are, and many other factors. My online subscription prices are listed here:
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A: This questions varies as well, but I generally recommend a 3 day on:1 day off protocol for working out. I'm a big believer in less is more when training for any type of goal. The recovery time is just as important as the training for your body to be faster, leaner, more efficient, stronger, etc. I recommend strength training 2-3 days a week and cardio 4-5 days a week depending on your goals. I advise people to workout for energy, not to deplete it.
A: I advise not more than an hour a day. With that being said, if you are working out hard by doing intervals, max reps, or sprint workouts, I advise working out no longer than 45 minutes per session. Anything more than that is wasting energy. I tell my busy mom's or businessmen and women that working out 10-15 minutes several times a day is okay too, just really push yourself during that short time. Intervals are the way to go to get the most calorie burn in the shortest amount of time. If you need ideas for interval-type workouts check out:
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A: It can seem overwhelming when you first set out to adopt a healthier lifestyle. It's no wonder people have a hard time adhering to their original goals. Especially if you are making two separate dishes at every meal--one for you and one for your family...you could spend the whole day cooking and going to the grocery store. It gets tiring! I find its easiest to reach a compromise. For most meals I combine healthier foods with less healthy ones to save me time and to ensure my family and myself are getting all the nutrients we need. For example, I mix brown rice with wild rice or white rice, or kidney beans with black beans and hamburger for chili or tacos, etc. For more ideas and some granola bars your kids will love sign-up for my newsletter and information on my
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