How many times have people told you that in order to reach your fitness goals, you must workout for at least an hour at a time each exercise session?

As a former group fitness instructor this 1 hr approach to fitness was actually they way they taught and certified us to instruct. The breakdown was as follows: 10-15 minutes to warm up, 35-40 minutes of exercise, and another 5-10 minutes for cool down. Funny thing is, I’d have more than half the class breaking a sweat during the warm up thinking to myself “Please don’t let Emily in the back pass out 10 minutes into class”. I always wondered why 60 minutes was the “magic number” for what I thought then was the most effective way to get the most from an exercise session.

It’s when I transitioned to one-on-one personal training where I threw the 60 minute exercise model out the window. My days of in person training were dedicated mostly to fast paced professional women (similar to the ladies I train now) who could only give me approximate...

What is this magical, ancient potion with mystical healing powers you ask for? IT’S LEMON WATER!

What? You mean you use it other than a cute garnish to your cocktail? YES, it’s easily one of the most important healing fruits of all time!

I’m here to tell you that Lemon Water is one of the top fruits which aids in helping with cleansing, immunity, weight loss, inflammation, hydration, and many many more. 

Lemons have been used for centuries for their healing properties but have been commonly overlooked, completely undermining it’s powerful benefits. Let’s change that and reintroduce it to our daily lives. 

Here are some of the top health benefits we’re all seeking after: 

Fights Inflammation: Because our bodies are constantly trying to find homeostasis (balance), many high acidic foods (such as processed foods and refined sugar) can create an increased pH in the body. This can lead to inflammation in the joints, gut, skin, and more. Although lemons are sour to the taste they actual...