I wrote today’s post from my favorite chair at the bar of my favorite Los Angeles sushi spot. I discovered this quaint hole in the wall wonderment about 4.5 years ago when I was taken here as a date with some random douche I was dealing with at the time (never mind I’ll spare you […]
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Let’s Talk About The “C” Word – Calories: The Plight of the Modern Day Woman
I want to spend today talking about the “C” word – calories. There’s a really interesting phenomenon that has kind of seeped into the subconsciousness of women today when it comes to how we relate to food. Over the last decade and a half now that I’ve been training, it seems like more women have developed almost a […]
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Roxie’s REAL Workout: Freakin’ Legs and Freakin’ Abs – Heavy Strength Part 1
Program Introduction: This workout marks the advent of a new series I’m starting on the blog called “Roxie’s REAL Workout”. I get asked a lot, what can I do for this (__insert body part here__), or Roxie, what do YOU do when you get to the gym… Well the mystery is over because I’ll share […]
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Diets High Protein, High Fats, Low Fats… What’s The Difference?
I love it when you guys ask questions! Here’s an awesome question I received through Facebook! This post actually turned into a much longer one than I originally expected, so sit back and take out your notebooks **smile**. I have A LOT to say on this topic. Q: What’s the difference between a diet of […]
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Why Eating Poptarts and Other High GI Carbs Post Workout May Help With Muscle Gain
A lot of you guys have seen many a time on my Facebook Page that I enjoy such fine treats as Pop Tarts, sushi, breakfast cereals, and even fat free ice cream after my workouts while you choke down simple fruit with your protein shake wondering whether I’ve lost my mind. Well I […]
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Stop Eating Carbs At Night… A Scientific Look At Three Big Diet Myths Sabotaging Your Progress In And Out Of The Gym
As an online coach and personal trainer, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard women and men question me about what they should and should not be doing when it comes to being on the right path to their fitness goals. Many of the questions I get, of course, are related to dieting. […]
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Fat Loss and The Macro Game: Why It’s Not Exactly WHAT You Eat, But How Much You Eat That Counts
When it comes to the game of fat loss, the one thing we can all agree upon is that there are many ways to skin a cat. For every person, there are theories that work, and theories that just don’t – and this is largely due to the fact that our bodies all respond to […]
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