What do you do when you have no anchor, no support system, or no direction? Like I said in my last email, a LOT of my clients felt lost when they couldn’t come to the gym for a couple weeks. They felt a little out of control, and they felt like they had momentarily lost […]
When my client Julie said this to me the other day, it really struck a nerve. It made me so proud of the positive effect that we have had on her life, and yet really sad at the same time. You see, we had to close YET AGAIN for Covid for the last two weeks…. […]
“Life” happens all the time! It seems like every day is an adventure, doesn’t it? Usually, the days just blend together without much craziness, and then bam! you get in an accident, or trip and fall, the world gets a pandemic, or relationships dissolve. Life has a crazy way of making us realize “what we […]
Remember when you were a kid and you had a set bedtime each night? Your parents would look at the clock and let you know that you were done for the day and that it was time for you to power down and get some rest. Turns out that your parents were on to something […]
Let’s face it, getting and staying fit and healthy is hard work. There’s all the effort that you have to put out in making wholesome meals. There’s the will power that you must muster in avoiding unhealthy (TASTY!) foods. There’s the energy that it takes to get out of bed early to get in a […]
Are you stuck in the frustrating cycle of gaining and losing the same 5 pounds but never reaching your goal weight? Read on to see if these 3 Bad Habits are holding you back from the body of your dreams… Bad Habit #1: You’re Eating TOO MUCH (healthy food) Yes, there is such a thing […]
Have you noticed how people jump on board with a popular fad diet, lose 5, 10 or even 20 pounds…only to gain it all back and then some. Why does this happen? It’s actually a simple concept, and once you understand it you will be forever saved from the tortures of yo-yo dieting. Fad diets […]
Everyone loves brownies, don’t they? Personally, I can’t remember the last time I indulged in those little squares of chocolate sweetness! Too many calories and I just can’t do it. But this morning, I made up a little chocolate pancake that reminded me so much of brownies that I had to share it! It’s tough […]
Congratulations to everyone who completed the “Alcohol-Free April” Challenge, it was a great success. And for those of you who didn’t stick with it, just TRY AGAIN. Even if you were only 80% successful, it’s still 80%. Isn’t that better than nothing? Many people fall prey to “all or nothing” thinking, and unfortunately, that just […]
Thanks to all who were able to attend the “Fitness Weekend” in Palm Desert! Our next “mini Retreat” is scheduled for Aug 23rd at Essential Fitness (all day) and will include: A cardio workout Weightlifting Nutrition workshop Stretch Lunch Dinner & EPIC goals! EF current clients: $149.00, non members $200.00. Read below for a rundown […]
The team at Essential Fitness is committed to teaching you how to lift with confidence, change your eating habits, and finally reach your fitness and nutrition goals!
