by Elizabeth Sherman | Aug 27, 2012 | general, general wellness, nutrition
It was about a year ago. We were at a party. I remember there being a large chocolate sheet cake with chocolate frosting. I wanted it. Throughout the night I could barely concentrate on anything that I was engaged in. I don’t remember any conversations because...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Feb 13, 2012 | exercise, general wellness
I understand that changing our health habits can be challenging at times. One of the pet peeves of my job is when clients cancel their appointments – and it’s probably not for the reason that you’re thinking. Its not because I’m not getting...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Nov 13, 2011 | exercise, general wellness, nutrition, sleep management, stress management
My [ever supportive] husband pointed out that this graphic does not represent pillars, but rather are arrows. If I had to draw “Pillars”, they wouldn’t look like this. touche. So, I thought I would write a little something about why I use this...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Nov 12, 2011 | exercise, tips
Always start with big the muscle groups first. For example, always do chest before triceps and shoulders, always do back before biceps. Work each body part once per week with the exception of abs and calves, you can work them 2- 3 times per week if you’d like....
by Elizabeth Sherman | Nov 12, 2011 | nutrition, tips
Eat every 2-3 hours, balanced meals of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Exception: you don’t necessarily have to eat carbohydrates with your last meal or two of the day, you CAN just eat protein and fat. Unless it’s post workout (post strength training), then you NEED...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Nov 12, 2011 | nutrition, tips
Wow! That is such a fantastic title for this article. I’m glad you’re still with me… I often have clients ask questions about “what is a protein?” or hearing that carbs are bad, not realizing the vast difference between the carbohydrates...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Jul 18, 2011 | group support, motivation
Health with Friends is partnering with other Austin area health based businesses to host a free athletic wear clothing swap at Pathway to Fitness, a personal training studio at 4009 Medical Parkway. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their clean, gently used athletic...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Jun 6, 2011 | group support
I’ve recently added a new service for my customers that I’m really excited about. I’m excited about it because I am in this business to help folks be healthy. I want my clients to live better lives than they are right now & I know so many of them...
by Elizabeth Sherman | May 7, 2011 | recipe
My husband thinks I should start rating my recipes as “Gary Approved” or not; as this recipe is not Gary Approved. I think it’s just a mental thing because I told him that they were made with black beans instead of flour before he even took a bite....
by Elizabeth Sherman | Mar 15, 2011 | behavior change, exercise, general, general wellness, goals
Last week, I had a really bad night's sleep, but had set my alarm to wake me early to go running. As I lay in the dark, I had contemplated blowing my run off, but really, I was already awake & decided to use that time productively. Before I headed out, I...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Jun 27, 2010 | general wellness, stress management, tips
Last month, Gary & I went on a short road-trip vacation. Because there wasn’t a lot to do in the town (and I wasn’t currently reading a book), I decided to buy a magazine – I think it was Redbook. It was a guilty pleasure because I used to read a...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Apr 26, 2010 | general wellness, nutrition
It’s not a question we really think about. What does my diet say about me? When I go to the grocery store, what are my priorities? When I counsel my clients in their nutritional choices though, it’s something that I need to know in order to help them in...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Mar 22, 2010 | general, products, review
It’s true. The bodybugg is a pricey piece of equipment, and ultimately, only you can decide how much money you would be willing to pay to lose the weight you desire. I get asked this question A LOT. Is it worth it? When I started with the bodybugg, I only had 15...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Mar 3, 2010 | behavior change, exercise, food logging, general wellness, goals
I just posted a new newsletter to my website! If you’re not on my newsletter list, please feel free to sign up here. I try to send out newsletters once a month. I’m not really sure what happened, but apparently I took a 9 month hiatus! Initially I think I...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Feb 8, 2010 | behavior change, exercise, food logging, goals, products, review
<< Previous Round bodybugg vs fitbit: Round 3 – Sleep Tracking So the reason I was initially drawn to the bodybugg was that it allowed me to see how many calories I was burning in a day. I knew how many calories I was eating. What I didn’t know, was...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Jan 23, 2010 | DIY, exercise, general, nutrition, Q&A, tips
Hey there, I just had a few questions that aren’t derby related. I am getting married in April and have been working out 4-5 times a week on top of derby now. I am concerned about toning my arms (among other things) because my dress is strapless. I have some...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Jan 19, 2010 | general, products, review, sleep management
<< Previous Round bodybugg vs fitbit: Round 2 – Food Logging According to the National Institutes of Health, 50 to 70 million Americans are affected by chronic sleep disorders, and I am very fortunate that I am not one of them. I didn’t realize this...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Jan 18, 2010 | food logging, nutrition, products, review
<< Previous Round bodybugg vs fitbit: Round 1 – Getting Going Logging your food is THE most powerful thing you can do to improve your diet & eating habits. Logging your food prevents you from mindless munching. It creates this awareness of everything...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Jan 13, 2010 | general, general wellness, products, review
Hello, My name is Elizabeth & I'm a data geek. That's why I love my bodybugg. I've loved my bodybugg pretty much since the day I got it. The bodybugg is the first tool available that allows you to really see how many calories you're burning in a...
by Elizabeth Sherman | Jan 6, 2010 | exercise, general, products, Q&A, review
Subject: ? For your trainer Hey – I was wondering about those tennis shoes with the funky bottoms…skeechers and reebok make them (maybe also earth). Anyway, can you ask your trainer if she has an opinion about them. Wouldn’t want to miss a...
