As a coach it is always rewarding to see and hear the happiness of someone who has successfully challenged a goal . Eight weeks ago the December session of the WALK FIT Weight Loss Walking Program began and not only are participants reporting weight loss and describing how much better they feel, but [...]

Pretty simple, but very effective in indulging in Thanksgiving without weight gain. It has worked for me for years and those who have followed my Thanksgiving strategy report that it worked for them too. Boost your training, follow the food rules and enjoy!

This extra training is my first strategy to ensuring that any additional calories are burned off. A simple strategy. If I put an extra 250 calories in my mouth, I want to ensure that I burn an extra 250 calories. Training early in the morning revs up my metabolism and keeps it peaked for the day. And the beauty of walking is that I get this special time to myself to just enjoy. When you have a busy weekend ahead, what better way to keep your sanity than to escape for some fresh air and a serotonin [...]

Unfortunately this plays out the same way with those who try to tackle long training days without some breakfast first. Not only does your body become overly protective of its fat, but it doesn’t give your the fuel to perform efficiently during your training. In other words, when the gas tank is empty the car will take you to the gas station, but not on a sight-seeing [...]