Amanda Does the Takedown Challenge – Week 1

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Week 1 Stats  Height: 5'1" Initial Weight: 130.5 (I got to 125 during a good season, but the holidays ballooned me back to 130) Current Weight: 127.3 Takedown Challengers have completed their first week on the challenge today and while I can't speak for everyone else, I can say that for me, it has been AMAZING so far! I've lost three pounds, feel lighter, never bloated and I … [Read more...]

Are You Even Ready for a Change?

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Over the past week, I had a fitness consult with middle aged man. He was about 30 lbs overweight and his wife felt like I could help him realize that he needs to get back in shape so he can be healthy again. She really wants him to join our personal training programs.   I completely understand where his wife is coming from. She loves him and just want the best for him. She remembers how … [Read more...]

The Clean and Lean Is Back

I'm relaxing in Tahoe right now after a hectic first week of our Your Best Body Challenge. (I say relaxing because there is no snow so we decided to watch the 49ers kill the Saints) It is the last quarter and my friends are going nuts but it's looking good for San Francisco! Our challengers have been doing great getting their workouts in and Boot Camp is packed! Now it's time to start … [Read more...]

12 Ways to Avoid Holiday Binging

I just stopped by my good friend Paul's incredible Semi Private Training studio called the T Spot in Huntington Beach. He has decorated his facility to look outstanding this month and his wife Caroline was busy making her yummy protein cookies (I will let you know once her cookbook comes out. They are fantastic!) These two have worked so hard to achieve all of their goals together and I can't wait … [Read more...]

5 Best Ways to Boost Your Metabolism, Info provided by Sarah from MV Nutrition

1 - Eat Breakfast! - When you sleep, your metabolism slows because your body is in a rested state. The best way to jump start your metabolism is to eat a high fiber breakfast (at least 5g or more of fiber and 6g or less of sugar) with protein within 30 minutes of waking up. Some healthy breakfast choices include: 1/2 cup Oatmeal with ground flax seed and a hard boiled egg a cup of high … [Read more...]