When friends don't support your diet
“Come on, just have a piece of cake.” Or “you’re only going to eat a salad? What… are you on a diet?”. Sound familiar? Earlier
The Marathon
When we decide we want something big in life – a body transformation, to compete in an athletic event, to start a business, etc., we
Don’t get distracted
It’s estimated that humans today are exposed to over 8,000 marketing messages every single day. Wow. And with the prevalence of social media, everyone’s opinion
FVY 106: 5 Strategies to STOP Unwanted Snacking
‘How do I stop snacking?’ Mindless eating, especially in the evening, is a common struggle of many of the clients I work with. And, as
Stress & weight gain
Have you ever eaten well, exercised consistently, and consumed plenty of water only to see no changes in your body? Have you wondered why, despite
For moms who don’t have time (share with a friend)
Over my years working in fitness and nutrition I’ve worked with A LOT of moms. Given that moms give to everyone around them, I’ve had
FVY 104: 4 Ways to stay on track when you're out of your regular routine
One of the most common things I hear is that “I’ll get back on track when things settle down” or “I’m looking forward to
7 strategies to fight food cravings
People experience food cravings for a variety of reasons from boredom to loneliness to food addiction to habit and many things in between. And I
Abs classes will never get you abs
I am asked all of the time how people can get better, flatter, and more visible abs. It’s the #1 area people want to improve.
The 80/20 Rule
Our goal here at Ascend Fitness + Lifestyle is to teach you to live and eat in a way that is sustainable long-term. No yo-yo