by Drew | Jul 2, 2014 | Nutrition, Overall Health, Personal Training, Uncategorized
Remember when smoking in restaurants was completely acceptable? Eighteen years ago, I bartended and waited tables at a Big Sky restaurant and considered being able to smoke while I worked a perk (yes, me, the Health Coach). Today, many people would see a waitress...
by Drew | Jun 25, 2014 | Nutrition, Overall Health, Personal Training, Uncategorized
What do you crave? Sugar, caffeine, alcohol? Indulging in any of these can provide a quick fix to feel at ease, engaged or excited. They light up the “reward centers” in the brain by releasing dopamine, according to Dr. Robert Cloninger, a geneticist and psychiatrist...
by Drew | Jun 22, 2014 | Fitness Matters, Nutrition, Personal Training, Recipes, Uncategorized
Author: Ridge Personal Trainer Krista Pancich Are you tired of the same old summer side dishes? Macaroni salad, potato salad, and cole slaw, are easy and delicious side options to bring to any barbeque, but are high in calories and fat. Here are a couple great tips...
by Drew | Apr 27, 2014 | Fitness Matters, Fitness Tip of the Week, General, Nutrition, Personal Training, Weight Loss
Author: Ridge Personal Trainer & Health Coach Jackie Corcoran Get ready for bathing suit season! Crunches and planks will make you stronger but if you have a beer belly hiding your 6 pack, your diet is the secret. To GROW belly fat, eat processed carbs found in...
by Drew | Apr 25, 2014 | General, Nutrition, Personal Training, Strength Training, Sweating for the Wedding, Weight Loss
Thursday weigh in–complete! Total weight lost this week 3.1 pounds. Total weight loss to date 8 pounds. HOORAYYYY! I am doing my happy dance in my head because I am sooooo close to goal 1 (lose 10 pounds) and I could even reach goal 2 (15 pounds) with 2 weeks...
by Drew | Apr 22, 2014 | Nutrition, Overall Health, Personal Training, Running, Strength Training, Sweating for the Wedding, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
My name is Christine. I’m getting married in 7 6 5 4 3 weeks. And I have a lot of work to do. Join me on my journey as I slim down for the big day. 1,001 cranes – the crane is a symbol of longevity and prosperity in Japanese culture. For the bride and her family,...
