Fitness & Exercise

My client Janet rolled her eyes when I suggested she start with just 30 minutes of walking daily—she wanted the “real” workout plan that would transform her body overnight. But here’s what actually happened: walking 30 minutes a day results after one month included losing 6 pounds, sleeping through the night for the first time … Read more

My client Jake once told me he’d rather eat kale smoothies for breakfast than attempt yoga because he “had the flexibility of a two-by-four.” Sound familiar? If you’re convinced that a morning yoga routine for beginners not flexible is an oxymoron—like “healthy donuts” or “calm toddlers”—I’ve got news for you: being able to touch your … Read more

Last week, a client told me she got winded walking up one flight of stairs to my office, then asked if I knew how to start working out when completely out of shape. I watched her face crumple as she admitted she’d been avoiding exercise for three years because every fitness influencer made it look … Read more

I watched a client literally crane her neck forward like a turtle just to read my text about her meal plan—the irony wasn’t lost on me. If you’re wondering how to fix rounded shoulders from phone use, you’re probably doing that exact same forward head jut right now while reading this on your device. The … Read more

I watched my client Jake practically peel himself off his office chair last week, groaning like Benny does when he has to get up from his favorite sunny spot on the couch. Here’s the thing nobody tells you about working from home: your body starts staging a rebellion after years of being folded into that … Read more