Award-Winning Bay Area Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
A while back I shared this great basic chin tuck exercise to help with posture, tightness and pain in the neck and shoulders. Posture and being pain free is important to a lot of my clients. And several of them have really benefited from a progression of this move to build more strength in the muscles that pull your neck and head back to a healthier position. This one was taught to me by the awesome Dr. Mark Bautista of Balanced Beast Physical Therapy.
Navigating the nuanced world of ultra-processed foods can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle. In this five-minute video, I sit down with registered dietician Tarah Valenti from CustomFit to discuss practical tips on how to approach these foods without stress or guilt. Whether you're trying to make better choices or just curious about the role of ultra-processed foods in our world, this conversation will leave you with insights to stay sane and nourished.
A few weeks ago I found myself traveling to Queens to attend a family funeral. It's been a tough year and while in some important ways this was a blessing it was still a rough day. I found myself sitting in a super crowded food court and for some reason felt so sad and disconnected and a little lonely. An act of kindness from a total stranger got me through and completely changed my mindset. It got me thinking, what is the science behind kindness and is it linked to better health?