Work. Train. Compete!

  • Setting Boundaries

    By Work. Train. Compete!|Sara & Natalie|2012-06-26 | Comments:  0
    I have a big heart and I always want to say "YES". But I'm coming to terms with the fact that it’s ok to say no and it’s in fact healthy to set boundaries.  Whether it be in friendships, relationships, and work relationships, boundaries must be set.
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  • Food & Beverages You Thought Were Healthy… but really AREN’T!

    By Work. Train. Compete!|Sara & Natalie|2012-06-20 | Comments:  0
    For years we have been tricked into thinking these foods and beverages are healthy and will facilitate weight loss.  Let’s uncover the culprits and devise some healthier physique-friendly alternatives!
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  • Gym Hygiene

    By Work. Train. Compete!|Sara & Natalie|2012-06-18 | Comments:  0

    Joining a new gym has been quite the experience. I’ve been fortunate enough to have my gym location be right next to the ocean so that my treadmill sessions have an amazing view. On the other hand, the downfall is that many of my gym members don’t follow the simple rules of gym etiquette and I look around disgusted by all the sweat left on the equipment. So I’ve decided to make sure that I’m saving myself as much as possible from all the nasty germs that my gym breeds. Here are a few things I’m doing to protect against germs:

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  • Foods and Recipes that Boost Metabolism

    By Work. Train. Compete!|Sara & Natalie|2012-06-13 | Comments:  0
    Is it true that some foods and nutrients, when combined with a healthy diet and active lifestyle, can give us an extra edge with our weight loss goals? We have already discussed teas that boost metabolism in previous blogs, such as oolong and matcha green tea. Now let’s examine foods (referred to as thermogenic foods) that may help boost our metabolism and calorie burning.
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  • Postworkout Nutrition

    By Work. Train. Compete!|Sara & Natalie|2012-06-12 | Comments:  0
    Replenishing your body after a grueling workout is vital to growth.  After a workout, protein is broken down and your glycogen stores are depleted. This state causes your body to be in a “window of opportunity” meaning your body is a human sponge for about an hour after you train and will quickly absorb whatever you decide to feed it. It’s important you provide your body the proper nutrients to maximize the efforts of your workout.  So having frozen yogurt and red licorice doesn’t quite make the cut. But wouldn’t it be nice if it did?
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