Let's bring to light some TRUTH about this topic because I don't believe many people do. Marketing agency's, gyms and fad diets are all capitalizing on your fears this time of year so this is my attempt to keep them at bay.

This time of year we often blame our weight gain on those binges. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years or maybe just a bad weekend just killed all your good behavior right?!? We generally feel that our diet is good but then that binge hits and that's where problems occur. Sorry, it's NOT TRUE. 

The title of this blog may be a little bold but that's how firmly I believe in this topic; and like everything else there is always an exception to the rule. However, if you're just starting your health and fitness journey consider this point of view first. It may just save you hundreds of dollars and tons of time later.***

So are you ready for the "secret" to getting results, as it pertains to nutrition & fitness? Do what it takes. I'm sure you won't be happy with that answer so allow me to elaborate.

Want to become more healthy? I'll tell you the secret right now... It all starts in your mind. If you don't change the way you view things you're going to turn something that really isn't that complicated into something that's seemingly impossible. For example, let's look at EXCUSES. They're like the plague. Cure one and three more pop up. We're about to run into the worst part of the year too; what I call "holiday time."

There has been this common theme that has come up time and time again over the years and I've never really shared or written about it so I thought it was time I did. This story is about a particular friend of mine but it applies to many of the women I've helped lose weight over the years. Now I say women not because it only applies to women (which it doesn't) but because that is my primary client base and who I tend to help most often. 

She committed to a 3 week weight loss and portion control program called The 21 Day Fix Extreme by Beachbody. She had never really done a program like this but with the motivation of Halloween coming up she wanted to make some changes. Okay, let's fast forward to the most interesting part of the story and what I really want to share with you... Day 20. 

I can't wait for this one to come out (February 2016, tentative) not only because it is the newest Tony Horton fitness program but because I'M IN IT! I've been waiting, wanting and biting my nails ready to share this info and now I finally can.

Someone the other day said to me, "I wish I had your life. You live in California and your heart is in what you do." This isn't the first time someone has said something like this to me and the people who say this aren't necessarily unhappy they're just not as happy as they could be. My advice to anyone and everyone is simple...

Just wanted to share with you all a new hobby/ bucket list item I started/ completed - oil painting. 

I'm a fan of Roger Rabbit and I guess in many ways I relate to him. The goofy funny guy (how I see myself) trying to get the hot girl. I guess in the movie they're already married but whatever. Anyways I found this image who I believe is by MistyTang (WEBSITE) and used it as my inspiration.