Easy Weight Loss Tip for San Jose Residents

I’ve been a fitness trainer in Campbell, San Jose and Saratoga for many years.  One of the toughest jobs I have is helping people eat healthier, yet not allowing them to “diet” (e.g., eat next to nothing). The concept of eating well is simple, but it’s not always easy for people with bad eating habits [...]

Here’s to Eating Healthier in Santa Clara County

A big thumbs up to Santa Clara County Supervisors who approved an ordinance this week that only allows toys in fast food Kid’s Meals that meet certain nutrition conditions.  I think this is a great first step in encouraging healthier eating practices.
As a San Jose-based fitness business owner, I applaud  Supervisor Ken Yeager for [...]

Holiday Calorie Control Tip #3

So far we’ve talked about creating a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. And part of that plan was really watching your alcohol intake because it can lead to bad eating decisions.
Now let’s talk more about enjoyment. Yes, you CAN enjoy your favorite foods. But enjoy them by savoring them, not devouring [...]

Holiday Calorie Control Tip #2

Yesterday we discussed how crucial it is for you to have a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. Today’s tip is even more simple and expands on the premise.
Plan on staying control of your alcohol intake.
Look, a drink or two isn’t going to be the end of the world. But when two [...]

Holiday Calorie Control Tip #1

I know you know this.
You know you know this.
Fail to plan, plan to fail.
You can’t just HOPE you’re going to behave yourself at holiday parties. You can’t just do the same old things you’ve been doing. You can’t just  miss breakfast, have a light lunch and then go to a party filled with temptation and [...]

Understand the power of antioxidants–but avoid nutrition scams!

As I’ve mentioned many times before at this blog, there is a lot of garbage out there when it comes to supplements.  Until about 2 years ago, I didn’t even recommend a particular brand of supplement to my San Jose personal training and boot camp clients, because I just couldn’t trust what was in a [...]

Pre and Post Boot Camp Workout Nutrition Tips

I’ve been asked by both Campbell boot camp and San Jose boot camp customers what to eat before boot camp workouts (or any workout, for that matter). Not many people ask me what they should be eating after exercise—but it’s also an important topic. So in this post, we’ll look at not only pre-workout nutrition, [...]

SAVE MONEY on Quality Nutrition Products (and chocolate!!)

I’ve got big, big news for you. My friends at Prograde Nutrition are having a birthday sale to celebrate their company turning two years old. 
I’ll get to the details in a second. But first, I wanted to tell you that Prograde is a company that I place my complete trust in. I know the people [...]

Weight loss plateau–Solution #2

Next to knowing exactly what it is you’re putting in your mouth when you’re trying to lose weight, another key factor in busting through a weight loss plateau is:
Meal planning
Now, I know you’re probably rolling your eyes thinking this is worthless and tedious–especially if you’re single. Why would you want to plan meals if you’re [...]

Weight loss plateau–Solution #1

Over the years that I’ve done personal training and boot camps in San Jose, I’ve seen a lot of well intentioned people get really frustrated that they’re “doing all that they can” to lose weight and the scale still won’t budge.  
My experience has been that a lot of my customers get the exercise part [...]

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