Living a Life Fueled by Healthy Food and Fitness
After weeks of studying and preparation, I passed my certified personal trainer examination. I know many of you have questions about the process (and especially, how to pass!) so I put together what I hope is a really helpful guide to studying for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer exam. I received my certified personal trainer (CPT) certification though…
I never used to think of myself a superstitious person, but I’m beginning to think that I am. This morning, when I got dressed for the day, I made sure to wear my turquoise sparkly BIC Band. I wore it during the Savannah Rock ‘n’ Roll half marathon when I broke two hours for the…
Today’s lunch included a bowl of dinner leftovers. Last night I made a stir fry with a super-easy two-ingredient sauce that combined soy sauce and honey. After sautéing chicken and onion in a bit of olive oil, I added the broccoli, soy sauce and honey and let everything simmer for a while so the flavors…
Lunch today came together in a flash thanks to leftover quinoa and roasted vegetables from dinner last night. Quinoa + Apple chicken sausage + Roasted broccoli + Roasted cauliflower Three ingredients = Lunchtime winner Missing the Classroom Environment Since I graduated college in 2007, it has been a while since I’ve needed to study for…
I feel like I’m back in high school today. First, I’m at my parents’ house, studying at the kitchen table. Second, I had a very high school-esque lunch. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich + Yogurt + Fruit It was back to basics with this lunch! As I was studying for my personal training certification this…
A month or so ago, I purchased my NASM text book with plans to obtain my personal training certification. NASM gives you 180 days from the time you purchase the study materials to take the exam, so while I feel like I have plenty of time, I want to get moving and hopefully take the…
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