​Let the count down begin! The holidays are here and with that comes all the goodness of the holidays; scrumptious food, shopping, and happy cheers. Also with the season comes the possibility of adding on thousands of unnecessary calories, weight gain, and an increased waist line.

(As of Sept. 23rd it’s only 100 days to the new year!)

I know you’re probably thinking, “What? A New Year’s Resolution in September? What’s going on?”

​I know. I know. Just hear me out!

Today, I am excited to write about a captivating topic that has caught my attention while reviewing the responses of the finalists in the Total Transformation Challenge. Specifically, I have observed a common thread in their answers to the question ​"What motivated you to do the Challenge?"

As a personal trainer, I've had the privilege of working with numerous clients who have achieved remarkable weight loss success and maintained their results over the long haul. ​

COVID19 has affected all of us in one way or another. Whether it is a job uncertainties, health worries, or simply the fear of the unknown, the stress from all of it can be overwhelming. According to the American Institute of Stress, 83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress and nearly 55% of Americans stress during the day. While it's impossible to eliminate stress, coping and managing it effectively is possible.

Haven’t seen a weight loss lately? Are you truly watching your diet and portions but the scale is not budging? Are you spending hours on the treadmill or outside completing miles and miles of cardio and all you see is the same weight?