You hear it all the time….”drink more water”. But are you drinking it at the right time? Water should be consumed between meals, as opposed to during meals. Why? Because, from a digestion standpoint, your body prioritizes water over food. So let’s say your sitting down to dinner and you’ve got a plate of food […]
Author: Christina Hamler
DON’T HOLD YOUR BREATH!!!
As a strength coach, I am constantly reminding my clients to BREATHE. For some reason, as an exercise becomes more difficult, there is a common tendency to hold your breath. It’s not a conscious thought, but more of an intuitive response that you will be stronger by straining your breathing. Just the opposite is true. […]
MOVE YOUR FOOD
You’re eating well. Your appropriately exercising & getting enough sleep. But you just can’t seem to lose weight. I hear this all of the time. Take a day or two and log your meals. Notice when you’re consuming the majority of your food. Is it in the morning or afternoon, or are you making up […]
VEGETABLES ARE CARBOHYDRATES
When I advise my nutritional clients about how to improve their eating habits, I commonly start with how to include more vegetables into their meals. Most people understand how to include protein, but they fail to consume enough veggies (and sometimes FAT, but that’s for another day) throughout the day. Carbohydrates in your diet should […]
WORKOUT SMARTER
As a Superslow strength coach & paleo-inspired life coach, people typically assume that I workout a lot. Truth is, I DON’T. I believe in living efficiently. I achieved & sustaine a body that others describe as “strong, vibrant, and lean” through purposeful eating & exercise. I stick very closely to a balanced paleo diet, which […]