Perfect Fit Personal Training- Health and Fitness Blog

Summer is just around the corner! Tomorrow is June 1st, that means you have a good month to get in great shape for your bikini, shorts and tank tops. What can you do in a month to get you ready for bikini season? Here are some tips on getting ready for your bikini without going crazy or starving yourself: Make a plan! Write down your goals and map out each week. Empty your cupboards. Get rid of sugary snacks and tempting chocolate. You only have a month! Pull out the clothes you want to wear. There is your motivation! Put them on and see how they fit; imagine how they will fit in a month. Log your food. I love food logs/journals or whatever you want to call them. Writing down what and how much you eat can make a huge difference. If you're not motivated to do any of those things, give me a call or email! I will be happy to set up a free consultation with you to come up with a four week plan we can do together, in the gym, park, or your home. Email us today!

Here is the synopsis of Bel Air Bodies, my new novel available on Kindle . Amy Morgan is 32 and is struggling to make it in the high class community of Bel Air. She’s tired of being a single mother with no doting father at home; and dating the same types of guys is getting old, but she can’t seem to get her act together when it comes to finding the right man. Meanwhile, her friend Mandy is having -trouble too. Her attempts at getting pregnant are falling short, and her best friend has moved out of the state to run her own personal training studio. But as the story gets going, Amy and Mandy plod through their diverse problems together, with an in-person visit and many late night phone calls. Amy goes for an annual checkup at her doctor’s office, only to meet an attractive man who has all the qualities she’s looking for. They begin a relationship, which involves their respective four children, and it gets quite serious. However, Amy manages to do the usual number, and ruins her chanc...

Barefoot running, have you tried it lately? I remember running around barefoot as a kid; free as the wind, racing around, enjoying myself; that is, until I stepped on something sharp or got a splinter! These days, however, barefoot running is seen in more than just toddler, it's a growing fad in traditional runners; and even is seen in marathon running! Check out this article from the Globe and Mail on barefoot running. What do you think; have you tried barefoot running? Why is it so appealing?

Health and fitness habits can be hard to create, but once you do, your body starts to seek out the healthier options for food and activity. Here is a great article from Everyday Health on how to bust through some of your bad habits, and create new, healthy habits to get you in better shape. http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition-pictures/bad-eating-habits-and-how-to-break-them.aspx

When was the last time you had your body fat tested? You may weigh yourself on the scale, but if you're not checking your body fat as well, you'll never know what your weight is really composed of...how much fat or muscle do you have? Body fat testing is a great tool to find out where you sit on the fat scale. For women, between 21-31% is healthy, for men, 14-25% is healthy. Age is also a factor. For a good idea of where you should be: http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/library/blbodyfatcharts.htm I will be at Price Smart Foods on Marine Drive on: Tuesday, April 13th from 9:30-11:30 doing FREE body fat testing. Come and see me! Click Here!

Here is a link to one of my quotes on line: http://www.breakpal.com/constant-movement What do you do to stay active and keep yourself moving?

Are you getting tired of looking less fit than you should? Maybe you've gained some weight over the last few years and haven't been able to get it off on your own. Are you unmotivated to exercise, or just plain hate going to the gym? I can help! I am currently adding more training slots to my schedule and would love to sit down with you to discuss your fitness and or weight loss goals. With a plan that we agree on, we can get you losing weight and inches in only a few short weeks. Is personal training not something you think you can afford? Try training with a friend or even two to lower the cost. Send me an email today and we can set up your free consultation. nicole@perfectfit.ws Happy Easter everyone! http://www.perfectfit.ws/