Consistency is Key!

Alissa:  I would have to say that one of my biggest problems over the years with trying to lose weight has been staying consistent.  I would try a diet / exercise program for maybe a month or two then decide it wasn’t working and switch to something else.  Of course, in between switching “diets,” I…

How Many Calories Do I Need? (Part 1)

This is the most important question you must ask yourself when it comes to starting any health / fitness routine, and is an important number to know regardless of your lifestyle. How many calories do you need?  Well, there are many different answers to this single question, and it all starts with two formulas that…

Water!

Hello!!  Hope you are all smiling today and feeling great!  Make sure to continue drinking a lot of water. As the weather starts to get cooler you may think you don’t need as much water, but hydration is one of the biggest factors in staying healthy and energetic!

“Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; while others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than before.” -Polybius

About Alissa

Born and raised in Utah, a state known for its plethora of outdoor activities and family dinners, you might expect me to have grown up with healthy habits;  You would be wrong.  The youngest of 4, and the only left at home, I grew up primarily eating fast food.  My family is heavy, and I…

Gabriel — A Brief History

A long time ago, in a city not so far away, I grew up a “healthy” individual.  By “healthy,” I mean I had a more than healthy appetite, and had some of the most unhealthy habits imaginable.  I would sometimes wonder why it was I was overweight, but this was usually pondered over a 2800…