09.11.19
Dinner table, women eat healthy food at home kitchen

How Diet And Exercise Can Help Perimenopause And Menopause Symptoms

Before menopause, I used to be able to: eat the same amount and food choices as my 6’2” 210 pound husband, use chronic cardio to “erase” excessive alcohol and sugar, stay up late […]
08.28.19

Is “Recovery Debt” Keeping You From Reaching Your Fitness Goals?

In our first part of the series, I uncovered the truth about how your body works and why it is possible you are working too hard to achieve your preferred fitness level. This […]
07.31.19

How To Workout Smarter…Not Harder

Are you working too hard? In the first part of this series, I may have alarmed you that it is possible you or one of your loved ones is over-exercising and working harder […]
07.26.19

“Why do I feel like this?”

Last time we talked about menopause, I explained the battle going on in your body and brain during perimenopause. Now let’s get to the stage in your life, menopause. Menopause is official when […]
07.25.19

Is the “Intensity Mindset” Failing You?

NEWS FLASH: The harder and longer you exercise does NOT mean the more results you will see, the more calories you will burn, and the more you will boost your metabolism. In fact, […]
07.18.19

Kid Fitness: Sign Up Now for Serious (Screen-Free!) Fun

We at FOR are passionate about kid fitness. We have the research to prove not only is keeping your kid moving important for their heart and head, it is another way to keep […]
07.01.19

Nicole’s Story: How I Lost 20 Pounds in 3 Months

I often post about the amazing, life-changing transformations that my clients make. Today, I thought I’d let one of these wellness success stores speak for herself. Here’s Nicole to share her story, so […]
06.26.19

“But, I’m only in my 40s!” Welcome to Perimenopause.

I’m back to talk perimenopause and menopause. Today is mainly for those of you in your 40s and early 50s who just might be in denial about what is happening to your beautiful […]
06.17.19

We’re Going To Talk About Perimenopause & Menopause

In this series we will talk directly and honestly about subjects that are too often only whispered about, if not ignored: perimenopause and menopause. Why? To empower you not just to survive, but […]
06.12.19

My Journey To Getting My Life Back: A Mindset Story

Last week, I outlined many of the mindset shifts I’ve experienced with my concierge wellness and fitness clients. This week, I’m excited to tell you my story about my transformation from worrying about […]
06.05.19

Your Most Important Decision in Life? Your Mindset.

Do your thoughts make you feel overwhelmed? One of the things I love about my vocation as a health and wellness professional is the dramatic change I witness in people’s lives when they […]
05.30.19

If You Think Your Core Is Just Your Abs…Think Again

As a lead in to my first Blue Zone post, I briefly mentioned that I had back surgery and how I learned first-hand how important it is to have good core strength. (Spoiler: […]
05.20.19

Three Ways To Live the Blue Zone Life

Last week I introduced you to the concept of Blue Zones, which are places around the world where people live longer and healthier than anywhere else. In each of these places, people living […]
05.13.19
sunny summer coast in Greece - Blue Zones

All About Blue Zones…and Why They May Hold the Key To Living Better, Longer

I’ve had way too much down time on my hands over the last two weeks. I’d say free time, but recovery from spinal fusion surgery has a way of limiting how much one […]
05.07.19
Adrien Cotton meditating at fitness on the run.net in Alexandria, VA

11 Surprising Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight: The Rest of the Surprising List

Last week, I gave you the first part of my top 11 reasons why so many people are struggling to lose weight — and the response was overwhelming. Here are my next five […]


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