September 11, 2017September 10, 2017
A lot of my clients are mothers. One thing I’ve noticed across the board, whether she has one child or five, it’s that at some point she will experience mother’s...
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September 7, 2017September 7, 2017
Some days the alarm just seems to ring too early. Plus, the days are getting colder, you’re really, really tired, and it’s Thursday. Everyone knows that Thursday is international snooze...
September 5, 2017
Quick note: Posing suits for bodybuilding competitions are very revealing (for both men and women) because you are judged on your muscle symmetry. If you aren’t comfortable looking at bikini...
September 3, 2017September 3, 2017
I’m a believer in living out loud and that extends to exposing my kids to new experiences that push them outside their comfort zones and learning about different cultures. Such...
August 29, 2017
Ask someone how they are doing and chances are they will reply, “Busy!” As in, “I’m too busy to exercise or eat healthy foods.” It seems like “busy” replaced “I’m...
August 27, 2017
Yesterday was the Ice Ball, the annual fundraiser for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Texas. I can honestly say this was the first time I ever attended a ball during...
August 25, 2017November 5, 2018
Among all the traditions of going off to college and starting adulthood, gaining weight is one of the most common (and unwanted.) A study at Auburn University followed 131 students...
August 23, 2017November 5, 2018
The more people I train the more I’m reminded that the most powerful component of weight loss isn’t what you think. Is it exercise? Nope. Exercise can lift your mood...
August 21, 2017
While doing cardio yesterday, my friend and I discussed our summer weight gains but agreed it would get better next week. Why? Because next week children all over the good...
August 18, 2017
One of my clients sent me a message that she was feeling very discouraged. When we spoke a little I found out why. She read a post that someone wrote...
August 15, 2017August 16, 2017
Last week a lot of people sent me messages wanting some strategies to help with motivation. If you are a person who likes tough love, then read this: Yell At...
August 14, 2017November 5, 2018
“Lisa, I’m overwhelmed with __________!” You can fill in the blank with anything. With work. With kids. The car broke down. The roof leaked. The doctor gave bad news. “How...
August 11, 2017
I’m not sure if it’s summer vacation or the coming solar eclipse or just something in the water, but recently I’ve been getting a lot of messages from readers and...
August 10, 2017
Some days I just want to wear a hat, not because I’m a hipster or anything, but because my hair looks like a rat’s nest after a tough workout. Do you...
August 9, 2017August 9, 2017
My dog is a pain in the ass. He thinks my leg is his girlfriend, my shoes his chew toy and the floor his personal lavatory. His flatulence is legendary....
August 8, 2017November 5, 2018
I’m in the fitness business and I’ve seen a lot of wacky things that people do to cut corners and lose weight without changing their habits. They will spend hundreds...