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As a personal trainer, most of the clients I see want to loose weight. I’m happy to help them get closer to their goals by increasing their level of fitness and raising their metabolic rate. That being said, the most important part of anyone’s weight loss program is their diet. While exercise may speed up the process and prevent muscle loss, the weight is not likely to come off just by exercising more. You really need to change the way you eat.



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I recently read a post from a very famous strength coach, Mike Boyle, who stated that "training is like farming". Initially this really peaked my interest, since my husband and I own a farm and since I am also a personal trainer. I've never associated farming with fitness but as I read more, I realized just how true the connection is. It also made me realize that this connection may really be the reason so many people don't stick to their fitness related New Year's resolutions.



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With the various blogs I subscribe to, I’ve recently been inundated with tips for staying healthy during the holidays. Those who advocate “pre-eating before the party, abstaining from alcohol, or if you do eat at a party- only eat the high protein dishes, etc. etc. At some point, I just have to step back and say, rather than give ourselves another list of things we “should” or “should not” do, perhaps we just need to relax a bit and enjoy the holidays and some of the decadence that comes with… Continue