Oct 23
It’s getting to be that time of year where the sunrises and sunsets are beautiful, but the weather gets cold and the days grow short. Usually when there are less hours in the day, people want to get inside sooner. When it’s dark and cold, we must do things to keep warm, which usually means …
Oct 15
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Waking up from a 6 to 8-hour slumber without any food, the first meal of the day is a prime time to restore the nutrients in your body. Optimal sleep is one of the most beneficial practices to ensuring the body manages …
Sep 09
Living a healthful, happy and disease-free quality of life requires a balanced understanding of food choices. During our nutritional consultations with our personal training and life time fitness coaching clients in Napa, a common deterrent to achieving weight loss goals is the amount of excess sugar present in their daily food intake. One of the …
Aug 06
Adult onset Diabetes is a common occurrence impeding society’s health due to the consumption of sugary foods and decreased physical activity. High glycemic index foods such as breads, crackers and “on-the-go” breakfast bars contribute to the insulin spiking effects that can develop into Diabetes. Lack of physical activity from sedentary professions and stressful lifestyles cause …
Jul 23
Today’s general population struggles with obtaining healthy foods from the store to prepare in the comfort of their own homes. A common problem that we hear from our personal training clients in Napa is that healthy food is expensive and going to the store is drag. People are too busy to make a trip to …
Jul 06
We all live busy lives that require a substantial amount of our time focusing on being the best version of ourselves. This can be an elite performer for our jobs, being a better parent, or excelling as a student. These activities can absorb a lot of energy and allow important components of our life hit …
Jun 05
In a world full of food that is premade, processed, frozen and put in a box that we purchase at grocery stores with our hard-earned money, it’s challenging to get the nutritional benefits we require. Even at stores promoting healthier food choices, such as Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, the majority of the aisles contain …
Apr 10
One of the leading causes of weight gain and metabolic disease is the misconception of understanding what proper foods are made up of and how consuming them affect the functions of the human body. Some examples include overeating, consuming too many carbohydrates that effect insulin resistance, and making detrimental food decisions by choosing poor sources …
Mar 13
Ahhh yes, alcohol. The beloved beverage that creates a time of relief, joy, excitement and just serves as that catalyst of having a good time. There’s beer, wine, mixed drinks…your Moscow Mule, Cosmopolitan, Dark and Stormy, Whiskey over the Rocks. How many times have we heard, “Wow, that sounds like a stressful day. Here’s some …
Dec 10
A very common question that we receive from our Personal Training clients in Napa has to do has to do with what are the best times to consume your carbohydrates? In this article, we’ll explore some commonly asked questions about when and why to eat carbohydrates to create the best lean muscle building and fat …
