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I love wine!

I love wine!

I love wine. Especially red wine with a good dinner. I talked to my nutritionist Anthony DiPasquale who told me the following:


"Research, and the experience of (holistic-minded)... > More

 
Eat Your Way to a Better Period

Eat Your Way to a Better Period

Another excellent post by The Nutritionista

Eating during your period is tricky. I always crave carbs and sweets, but eating too much of... > More

Negotiate a better membership rate

Negotiate a better membership rate

Many years ago I used to work at a gym selling memberships so I want to share with you some tips on how you can negotiate a better rate for a gym membership.

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Nutritionista Meets Recessionista

Nutritionista Meets Recessionista

Trainerpack is very excited to welcome another guest post from The Nutritionista.

It seems like people have the misconception that... > More

Gym Germs

Gym Germs

Do you use a towel to lay on when using equipment at the gym?

You really should! Next time you are at the gym take a look around and count the number of people that are using a towel on top... > More

 
Angel Bodies

Angel Bodies

The Angels are prepping for another runway walk for this years Victoria Secret Show on December 1st.


Obtaining that look requires a lot of hard work and sacrifices. I often wonder... > More

Run girl, run

Run girl, run

What is your favorite cardio?


Mine is running. Mainly because I find that it gives me the best results. By running on the treadmill 5x a week I was able to drop 3lbs a week. Over... > More

 
Have a Nutritionista-Approved Holiday

Have a Nutritionista-Approved Holiday

Trainerpack is very excited to welcome a guest post from The Nutritionista.


You guys have probably heard every "stay healthy for... > More

Feeling Salty?

Feeling Salty?

Nutritionista shares some great information on salt and how much we should be consuming. Check out her site for more cool info. The Nutritionista.... > More
 
5 ways to eat avocado

5 ways to eat avocado

Some people eat it, some people put it in their hair, some people put it on their skin!


This delicious fruit has tons of fat but good fat. Not only does it contain antioxidants... > More

Guilt Free Sugar

Guilt Free Sugar

Have you ever tried coconut sugar? It's made from the sap of the coconut palm. It's dark in colour but tastes just like regular sugar cane.


It's an excellent substitute for sugar... > More

 
Britney does 300 crunches but you don't have to...

Britney does 300 crunches but you don't have to...

Melanie one of my super wicked strong clients with the best abs loved training her abs. She would get on the ball... > More

How to do a ball pike

How to do a ball pike

If you can do 20 ball pikes effectively then you are my hero! I mean that. :) This is a very challenging exercise. This exercise is great for the abdominals and upper body stabilization. It... > More

 
5 reasons why you are not losing weight

5 reasons why you are not losing weight

  • You are eating too late.When are you going to bed? When is your last meal? If you are eating a meal that is more than 400 calories within 2 hours of your bed... > More
  • Get Curves like Salma

    Get Curves like Salma

    Salma has a gorgeous body. At 43 she looks better than ever. She has the perfect female body defined by her curvy "coke bottle" look.


    Strangely enough Salma admits that she doesn't... > More

     
    Best Way to Train Your Abs

    Best Way to Train Your Abs

    A lot of you have been emailing me and asking me how to train your abs. Well first off I recommend you try my Killer... > More

    Key to Weight loss

    Key to Weight loss

    A lot of you have been writing to us in regards to weight loss and have been asking questions like: "Should I have whole milk vs. skim milk?", "Should I do my cardio before or after weights",... > More

     
    What's cooking for lunch?

    What's cooking for lunch?

    Your emails have been pouring in asking what I eat for lunch. Well, making a healthy lunch is probably one of the easiest meals you can make. I used to be a sandwich girl, usually a bagel with a... > More

    Should You Run?

    Should You Run?

    I have to admit that I used to be a treadmill runner. I'd go to the gym 3-4 a week, hop on the treadmill, blast my iPod and rack up a good 3 or 4 miles. During this run, I'd gulp down tons of... > More

     
    Class or Solo?

    Class or Solo?

    This is a common question amongst people when it comes to exercise. Which is better, working out on your own or a with a class? Both options can have its advantages however there are few things... > More

    Avoid building bulky muscles

    Avoid building bulky muscles

    This seems to be the biggest worry of any woman that I have ever met that works out. How to avoid the scary bulky look. It is my worry as well! The good news is that you have to try really hard to... > More
     
    3 Things You Should Do Every Workout

    3 Things You Should Do Every Workout

    Here are a few key things that should be done every workout:

    1. Warm Up
      Besides getting you all warm and fuzzy, a warm-up gets blood to all the muscles... > More
    What do I need to change in my routine in order to define my abs?

    What do I need to change in my routine in order to define my abs?

    Sabrina is the average 27 year old girl. She is an ad executive for a marketing company and spends about 40 hours a week at work. She wakes up at 7am and is at work by 9am. She usually eats... > More

     
    5 Rules for Healthy Habits

    5 Rules for Healthy Habits

    Healthy habits can be developed like any other habits. You need to do them often enough so that they become a part of your daily lifestyle but not too much so that you are overloaded. Here are some... > More
    4 Must Have Fitness Items

    4 Must Have Fitness Items

    A workout at home is as good as a workout at the gym with the right fitness items. The necessary items cost a lot less than a gym membership and require a lot less space to be stored and used. Here... > More
     
    Beat PMS

    Beat PMS

    PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, like most other syndromes, is poorly understood by some, and so is needlessly treated with toxic drugs, both OTC and Rx.

      In very good health, a woman... > More
    Get Rid of Cellulite!

    Get Rid of Cellulite!

    The truth is, nearly all women have cellulite. It sort of looks like an orange peel. It is not related to obesity and can be found in both skinny and overweight women. It normally stores itself on... > More
     
    Maximize your fat burn

    Maximize your fat burn

    Many people spend hours walking on a treadmill or using an elliptical. While these methods may work to an extent in burning body fat, if you want to optimize your results then you should lift... > More
    Weights or Cardio

    Weights or Cardio

    You just arrived at the gym. You have 1 hour to do your workout, shower, change and eat. You are thinking about the best thing to do in about 35-40 minutes to maximize your calorie burn. What would... > More
     
    Reveal Your Abs

    Reveal Your Abs

    Body fat is the main reason that your six-pack doesn’t show! Yes, blame it on body fat. Beneath body fat lies a beautiful set of abdominals waiting to shine through. So yes, you have abs, just like... > More
    Sali in her groove

    Sali in her groove

    On a hot summer night, Salimeh Taeb is picking out an outfit that will show off her sexy figure while providing enough comfort to move freely when hitting the dance floor with some hot salsa... > More
     
    Super Arms

    Super Arms

    Jennifer Garner has them from hours of combat training. Britney Spears had them, lost them, and got them back by weight training. Madonna has a whole lot of them!
    I am talking about... > More
    Mastering the Art of the Salad- by the Nutritionista

    Mastering the Art of the Salad- by the Nutritionista

    Trainerpack is very excited to welcome a guest post from The Nutritionista.

    Nutrition and exercise go hand in hand. You can't do one... > More
     
    Grow an Inch

    Grow an Inch

    A year ago, my client Maria was 29 years old, 120lbs and 5'2.
    Now, Maria is 30 years old, 120lbs and 5'3.

    What? You must be scratching your head.
    Why is Maria's weight not... > More
    Going Out to Eat without Being a Bore

    Going Out to Eat without Being a Bore

    Trainerpack is very excited to welcome a guest post from The Nutritionista.

    Nutrition and exercise go hand in hand. You can't do one... > More
     
    Eat Your Good Fats

    Eat Your Good Fats

    Nutritionist Anthony DiPasquale recommends eating a diet full of nuts to get your good fats. He commends these little creatures for their healthy diet.

    Anthony Dipasquale is a... > More

    Lean out your legs!

    Lean out your legs!

    I just designed a slimming/toning leg workout for all of you out there that have been sending me questions on how to accomplish this. Please download the More
     
    Your Just Desserts

    Your Just Desserts

    Another excellent post by The Nutritionista

    I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I eat dessert pretty much every night. And I think you... > More

    Go back to 10

    Go back to 10

    The difference between those that have achieved their fitness goals and those that have not yet comes down to one thing:


    How bad did they want it?


    Whenever my clients... > More

     
    Lemme Upgrade You

    Lemme Upgrade You

    Another excellent post by The Nutritionista

    Here are a few easy upgrades you can make to your diet TODAY that will make sure you are getting... > More

    Top 10 Leg Exercises

    Top 10 Leg Exercises

    1. Stationary Lunge - Preform by getting into a lunge position by extending one leg forward and one leg back. Lower your back knee to about 1 inch off the ground and push right back up. This... > More