Rising Phoenix Fitness

Do you train at the gym yet fail to see any real changes? One thing you may not know yet, is that while exercise is necessary to build muscle and burn fat, the foods you eat are even M O R E important! As a coach, I see too many people eating too much of the wrong foods and too little of the right foods to yield the best results. If you believe that carbs are bad... that you should completely cut out sugars, or that fats will make you fat... you'll want to continue reading ...and learn the TRUTH about food and macronutrients! Here are some F A C T S: Carbohydrates are your main source of - e n e r g y- They are not bad for you, unless you eat too much of them and too much of the wrong ones! When you eat carbs, they are converted into glucose which is converted into fuel, or energy. The excess glucose gets converted into fat and stored. Good carbs vs bad carbs - we have all heard it, there are good carbs and bad carbs. Vegetables and whole grains are the good carbs - think quinoa, oatmeal, whole wheat pasta, brown or black rice, sweet potatoes. Bad carbs come in form of sweets or white refined flour - think white bread, anything that has 'added sugars' on the label, cookies, cakes, pastries, etc - Fruits have sugar, but they also have fiber, which is very important for healthy digestion. They bring a natural source of sugar, so they are not bad for you! Fats are V I T A L and necessary in your diet! Focus on healthy fats like nuts, olives, avocados, grassfed butter, olive & coconut oil. Stay away from vegetable & hydrogenated oils, trans fats, Crisco, margarine and chemically processed butters and oils! Protein - amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Protein is necessary for optimal muscle growth and recovery! The more active you are, the more protein your body will need. It not only helps build muscles, repair damaged tissue, burn fat and keep you fuller longer, but it also boosts your metabolism, and helps you with consistent results throughout your fitness journey. All macronutrients are I M P O R T A N T for you to reach your goals and provide consistent results! For more details and questions on what you need to eat, help with nutrition & customized meal plans, reach out and PM me, or visit www.risingphoenixfit.com.

There are millions of weight loss programs & products out there, it’s a bit overwhelming Being in this industry for over a decade, I notice most people are looking for the next best thing. The faster they can lose weight, the better. The issue with this kind of mindset? Not caring about the long term effects of some of these diets on the body is extremely detrimental on your health. Short term mindset will get you there in 30 days. Beyond that... you’ll most likely be back ...to where you started Ever ask yourself why fitness & health is a billion dollar industry that fails 99% of the time? Why most people have tried so many different diets that their mind has literally been conditioned to start & quit over and over, to their own detriment? This stuff drives me insane! The diet epidemic is one that I’ve been fighting for years. Being in this industry, I’ve literally seen and heard it all... Insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different result. How about changing it up? Here’s a concept that I encourage you to think about: the body doesn’t understand calories, the body understands nutrients. So if you’re just counting calories instead of making calories count, you’re most likely failing your body. Think quality... NOT just quantity. Here’s another concept: for decades now, our foods have been nutritionally depleted due to farming practices and the use of pesticides and fertilizers... even when buying organic. Have you ever heard of environmental toxicity and its effect on your body? When you focus on flooding your body with nutrients, and supporting your natural detoxification system - ever heard of intermittent fasting and its incredible effects on the body? - , you’ll experience long term results Until then... Curious to know more? PM me

Your workout doesn't start when you walk in the gym. Your workout begins when you wake up in the morning and then continues throughout the day. If you're unhappy with your results, ask yourself... Are you eating the right foods at the right time? Are your attitude and mindset in alignment with your goals? Are you really committed to a lifestyle change, or do you mostly dabble and focus on it only when it's convenient? If you're frustrated or need help & direction, please con...sider joining our support team in September. We will focus on helping you increase your natural energy & mental focus, better your sleep, instill a healthy lifestyle, release weight, burn visceral fat - the unhealthy fat that coats your organs - and help reduce your cravings. This is not just a 30 day weight loss program, you will NOT be starving your body, this is a long-term lifestyle change that will include mindset and any exercise of your choice as well! PM me for details

Here's a great mid-morning snack Apple cinnamon smoothie 1 whole apple - cut into chunks... 8-10 oz almond milk 2 scoops Whole Blend vanilla or Plant based vanilla chai 1/4 tsp cinammon ice - blend - enjoy Why Whole Blend? The protein in the Whole Blend shakes comes from New Zealand, where the use of hormones, steroids and antibiotics is illegal. The whey protein comes from free roaming grass-fed cows, is undenatured - never boiled through pasteurization - but rather taken through a cold filtration system which preserves the minerals, vitamins and healthy gut bacteria and a full amino acid profile. It has 25g of protein, 18 amino acids which rebuild our cells, a little bit of sugar - the right kind, natural sugar from beets, that allows the nutrition to be delivered to the brain - is low-glycemic, has 80 ionic trace minerals which provide the pathway to the cells, and digestive enzymes to deliver the nutrients to the cells. For more details, click here: https://togetherwerise.isagenix.com/isamovie or DM me for a discount!

Have you been living & growing the past ten years, or repeating the same year ten times? I asked myself that question, 10 years ago As humans we are constantly being called back to our comfort zones. Even when what we do is unhealthy, it is often all we know and what we’ve been conditioned to do... so it’s still comfortable - in a toxic way - ... I was guilty of this for so long, but I changed. One day I literally got tired of being tired of starting the new year with the same expectations and never experiencing growth. As a coach I often hear my clients tell me ‘it’s so hard’ to change habits. My response: ‘You know what’s really hard? Waking up old and realizing you’re still in the same spot you were years ago and feeling like it’s too late to get after all those dreams you had in life’ I’d rather experience the pain of progress than having to deal with the pain of regret Drop me a if you feel me

Check out this delicious & healthy snack! 1 slice Ezekiel or whole wheat toast 2 slices mozzarella 2 slices plum tomato... 1/2 avocado mashed - add a tad salt, lemon juice and olive oil Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar/glaze and some red pepper flakes Voilà bon appétit

I feel so good today, can you tell?! It had been about 3 weeks since I’d done a nutritional cleanse with intermittent fasting and I noticed myself feeling more tired than usual, not sleeping as good and indulging more than usual... soooo I knew I needed a reset! This is what I love most about this cellular cleanse, it’s not just a one organ cleanse, it works on all your cells in your body and guess what, your brain too! So today I woke up super early ready to get my day ...started - I’ve slept in the past two weeks too which I don’t like because I don’t feel productive - felt so much lighter, refreshed and alert, and got to the grocery store super early! The bloat is gone, my energy is through the roof and I know today’s gonna be an awesome day If you feel in need of a reset, join our event starting September 7th. I have 5 free spots for this month, so don’t miss out! If you’re looking to release weight, increase your natural energy, reduce bloating and inflammation, or even get the most out of your workouts and build muscle, I’m your gal, I’m ready to coach you through your next breakthrough! Click the link below and RSVP, or PM me and I will make sure to share more details and help get you to your goals https://facebook.com/events/s/lean-into-fall/1086172598446313/?ti=icl

When I first started my health & fitness journey, I went in with an all or nothing mentality. I ran a lot, I ate very little. The basic thoughts in my head were literally 'whatever you're doing, it's not enough'. It was emotionally draining and physically exhausting. The stress and pressure to always achieve and not disappoint was too much, and I just became tired with the cycle of beating myself up over a number on the scale, or an extra cheat day. I even started to make ...Continue reading

While most diets focus on restriction and/or starving your body & slaving at the gym, we believe in nourishing our bodies with dense essential nutrients so that it can thrive and give you the results you desire while feeling amazing. Our nutritional system is SIMPLE: daily, you will focus on flooding your body with essential vitamins, trace minerals, stress relieving adaptogens and antioxidants that will go to work on bringing your body back into an alkaline state, so it can ...efficiently start to burn fat, build muscle and remove toxins from your body. The result? > increased energy > better sleep > increased mental focus > consistent weight loss > accelerated fat burn > reduced cravings Join us August 17th through August 31st for our complete metabolic reset! RSVP 'going' or 'interested' and we will contact you for a private mini consultation! While most diets focus on restriction and/or starving your body & slaving at the gym, we believe in nourishing our bodies with dense essential nutrients so that it can thrive and give you the results you desire while feeling amazing. Our nutritional system is SIMPLE: daily, you will focus on flooding your body with essential vitamins, trace minerals, stress relieving adaptogens and antioxidants that will go to work on bringing your body back into an alkaline state, so it can efficiently start to burn fat, build muscle and remove toxins from your body. The result? > increased energy > better sleep > increased mental focus > consistent weight loss > accelerated fat burn > reduced cravings Join us August 17th through August 31st for our complete metabolic reset! RSVP 'going' or 'interested' and we will contact you for a private mini consultation! https://facebook.com/events/s/lean-into-fall/1086172598446313/?ti=icl

Friday thoughts The victim mindset makes me cringe. As a coach I often come across people who are stuck in it. I recognize it, because I too have been there, and it sucks. You feel like shit, and try to find every excuse to justify your circumstances. What it really does is get you farther from your goals, by giving you a reason to stay stuck. ... The moment you accept responsibility for everything in your life is the moment you gain the P O W E R to change everything in your life. Step in your power, N O W is your time

Resistance bands are a great way to not only improve the quality of your workouts, but also helping with flexibility & mobility while reducing the opportunity for injuries. They also recruit your stabilizing muscles, are a great alternative to machines & perfect for home workouts! Here’s great glute workout you can do anywhere ... Get moving today! For personalized in home online training program, send a PM!