Stop being afraid of FAT! Let’s take a look at distinguishing between “good fats” and “bad fats”, understanding why low-fat foods are sabotaging your weight loss efforts and learn how to reap the amazing health benefits of consuming healthy fats daily. Trust me, your skin, brain, waistline and new found energy levels will thank you!...Read More
Why is Eating Mindfully Important? We are constantly running and rushing from place to place. When we eat while feeling rushed or stressed our sympathetic nervous system is activated. The sympathetic nervous system’s primary process is to stimulate the body’s “fight or flight” response. Think: Hundreds of years ago when we needed to flee from predatory...Read More
Everywhere you turn, you can find access to delicious, energy-boosting smoothies these days. While I totally love trying new ones out, I think it’s equally important to establish a systematic approach to smoothie making so that you can always work with what you’ve got! Check out this easy-to-follow smoothie cheat sheet so you never need...Read More
“What can I make for dinner, more importantly, when am I going to have time to make it?!” Sound familiar? Having easy ‘go-to’ recipes that are healthy and satiating is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It’s time to establish a base of easy, healthy meals that can be made without...Read More
Sweat, Pre-Eat, Enjoy the Treat, Repeat! Sometimes there are so many ‘tips’ out there that it can become overwhelming. When I read about eleven things I can do better I am totally motivated and excited to try them all, but with the swipe of my finger and quick run out the door I have already...Read More
BOOSTED MY ENERGY LEVELS AND FEEL BETTER OVERALL After years of struggling to slay my sugar habit, Lauren and CoreFitness helped me figure out what I needed to eat to reduce my cravings. For the first time in many years, I didn’t even want sugar most of the time. The change in diet also boosted...Read More
What are toxins anyway? Toxins are any chemical or substance that creates an irritating or harmful effect on the body. How do they get in and out? Toxins enter the body through inhalation, ingestion and direct absorption through the skin. Next, they enter into the bloodstream. Ideally, the liver breaks them down and sends them...Read More
WORKING WITH LAUREN FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS HAS TRULY CHANGED MY LIFE. Working with Lauren for the past three years has truly changed my life. She has given me the greatest gift I could have asked for- the gift of health. Fitness and nutrition are now an integral part of who I am as...Read More
How to replace your processed “energy bar” with homemade energy balls and protein bars! As much as I fully endorse the importance and benefits of a establishing a healthy morning breakfast with menu items such as eggs, full fat Greek yogurt, fruits and avocado, some days there just isn’t enough time! And instead, we reach...Read More
LAUREN HELPED EDUCATE ME AND KEEP ME AND MY BABY HEALTHY. Lauren guided me though my first (and now second!) pregnancy. When working out was no longer the same outlet for me she knew how to help by focusing on my nutritional needs throughout pregnancy. I was not able to run during my pregnancy and...Read More
