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Coach Karina
Every month we feature one of our amazing clients and this month, we wanted to highlight one of our amazing coaches, Karina. Even if you know her story, through the LoCoFit Show Podcast or Instagram, this article is worth a read. Karina has transformed in every area over the years by overcoming the same obstacles many of us have faced: extreme dieting, binging, and weight struggles. Now she is on the other side and here is her story. What has been your experience with nutrition? Have you always “had it...
LaToya’s Story
This month we are talking with Laurin’s client LaToya. She has made substantial physique changes over the past year, but she’s made even more progress with the shifts in her mindset. LaToya has struggled, like a lot of us, with negative thinking in the past, which only sparks more negativity. She’s done an amazing job being able to shift to a more positive, growth-based mindset – and everything else in her life has followed suit.Here is how she did it! What led you to Team LoCoFit? My good friend, Kat Coburn,...
Surviving Summer: How to Maintain Your Healthy Habits All Summer Long
Summertime and the livin’ is…busy. With events around every corner like weddings, barbecues, family vacations, family reunions, pool days, boat days, and more, it can seem impossible to start or stay on track with any healthy habits. We often hear things like, “I don’t know if I should just take a break?” or “Maybe I should start this lifestyle change when things slow down.” First of all, when you have laid foundational healthy habits, there are no breaks. There may be days that aren’t as aligned with your...
Erica’s Story
This month we are talking with Karina’s client Erica. Erica is making her way to the bikini stage for the very first time. Over that time period, Erica has completely transformed her body and made strides of progress in her overall health. She has lost over 40 pounds, established healthy habits, and a love for training. Here is how she did it! What led you to Team LoCoFit?YouTube. When I first got the idea of competing, I would be on YouTube everyday watching vlogs from former and present competitors. I wanted to...
Body Dysmorphia
This week on The LoCoFit Show, Laurin and Rick, our mental health consultant, discuss body dysmorphia. This is an extremely important episode as most competitors and chronic dieters deal with a dysmorphic view point on their bodies at some point. Click below to watch the whole episode or continue reading for the show notes. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is the preoccupation with one or more perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance that are not observable or appear slight to others. At some point...
Laura’s Story
It’s no secret that we have the most badass clients. We are grateful for our team of unique, strong, courageous women. Each month we like to feature one of our clients and have them share their stories and pass along what they have learned to you. This month we are talking with Sam’s client Laura. Sam and Laura have been working together for about 18 months. Over that time, Laura has made so many incredible changes and has had a growth mindset the whole time. She has learned how to track macros, has started...
The Spectrum of Restraint
Like most of us, my dieting history is long and intense. From diet pills and yo-yo dieting in my early teens, to full blown anorexia in my late teens, to disordered eating through my early twenties, to competing in my late twenties, it’s been a fucking ride. Cut to now, I’m 31, a mom, a coach, and my goals are completely different. Now, rather than caring solely about my appearance and performance, my focus is on being a role model for my son and my clients and creating habits that make my life easier. I have...
Sleep and Your Health Goals
Sleep impacts our weight, appetite, our ability to focus and make choices, as well as our overall physical and mental health. At Team LoCoFit, sleep is something we take into consideration in each week of checking in with clients because of its significant impact and interplay on nutrition and training.
Tracking 101
Within the last decade the practice of tracking macros has been on the rise, and for good reason. Tracking allows the dieter to get relatively precise with the makeup of their diet while experiencing more food flexibility than a rigid diet or meal plan. In this article we’ll break down the what, why, and how of tracking.
The Benefits of Cardiovascular Training
Oh cardio… many of us have a love hate relationship with it. You feel great after doing it, but often dread getting in your session. Some may have a completely negative view of cardio and want to avoid it at all costs, while others may overdo cardio for the sake of fat loss. In this article, I’m going to break down some of the benefits of cardiovascular training and how you can implement it based on your specific goals.
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