I am a Certified Personal Trainer with a decade of experience helping real people feel stronger in the bodies they have, completely change the way they think and treat nutrition, and discover all the amazing things they are capable of. Everything I do is personalized to you, your body, your lifestyle and your goals. This… Continue reading Services and Prices
Have you seen those foam rollers lying around the gym floor, or heard someone say to do it but wondered how or why you should do it? Do they help, do they hurt…so many questions. The answer is- yes, they can help, and yes they can hurt. The hurt comes from applying pressure against the… Continue reading Foam Rolling
A lot of you had questions about macros, what they are, how to track them, how much you should be eating. Here’s the basics: Macronutrients, or macros for short, are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. So, basically, everything you eat can be broken down into these three main macronutrient categories. 1g of protein= 4 cal 1g… Continue reading What about those Macro’s
Have you ever found yourself standing in the store in front a bunch of ‘healthy’ food thinking it sounded too delicious to be good for you? I have. It happens to me a lot! But healthy food can be super yummy. I try to buy food that is made from simple ingredients and is nutrient… Continue reading Pay Attention to Portions
The smell of granola baking is filling my house right now. And it’s amazing! I love experimenting with granola and granola bars- they are easy and fun to have the kids help with and the best part is that the recipes make plenty for us to use as snacks, breakfasts or add in toppings on… Continue reading Homemade Granola
Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2TBSP orange juice 2TBSP lime juice 2TBSP light brown sugar 2TBSP rice vinegar 1tsp sesame oil salt and pepper to taste Measure all ingredients into a mason jar or other easily sealed container. Close and shake well. Store in the fridge until ready to… Continue reading Easy Asian Salad Dressing
Breakfast in my house is crazy time. I’m always on the lookout for an idea that appeals to at least a few of the kids and is easy to grab and get on plates. My kids don’t like cereal or oatmeal and no one ever agrees on what they want. I refuse to spend a… Continue reading Protein Rich Egg Bites
I love having quick easy bites around the house to grab for myself for an easy after workout snack or to toss at hungry children when they come sniffing around the fridge. I feel like, if I take a little time to put together healthy options, they are more likely to eat those than go… Continue reading No Bake Date Bars
This morning I woke up and knew I needed to bake something. Something that would keep the kids happy at breakfast time for the next few days and something that appealed to me as a healthy snack and most importantly, something that i could use those last two bananas for. When I opened my dwindling… Continue reading Pumpkin Banana ‘quarantine’ Bread
So I did something I never do. I quit something. Yup- you read that right. I am shocked at myself, but I am also proud of myself. Proud?!? How could I be prouder of myself when I quit something you ask… Well here’s the story: I sign up for challenges all the time. 6 week… Continue reading Listen to Your Body
Patty Jones Fitness 