Here is a great article put together by one of the newest Biggest Loser Trainers, Brett Hoebel. With more than 15 years in the industry, Brett is a sought-after fitness, strength, and nutrition expert with a background in biomedical science and the martial art Capoeira.

I am so proud of the mamavation moms progress so far. Way to go! This week’s Blogging Carnival theme is about paying it forward. I am so thankful for the people who were there for me during my own weight loss journey and it is my pleasure to pay it forward everyday with my fitness coaching and personal training.

When you decide which exercises to include in your routine, it is important to consider the type of movement involved. The simpler the movement, the fewer calories you’ll burn and the fewer muscles you will strengthen. On the other hand, the more complex the movement, the more calories you will burn and the more muscles you will strengthen.

According to Self Magazine, a new study in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine noted that people who believed in their ability to succeed increased their chances by 139 percent! Just knowing this is enough to keep me practicing positive outlook techniques.

For some reason, I got to thinking about my younger self last night. I think it was kicked off by a book I am reading called “Go for No.” It’s about a salesman who meets his older, more successful self and what he learns from that older version of himself. So, it got me thinking about what I would tell my younger self to help make my struggles with weight, body image and more manageable. What might I also learn from her?

I just love an excuse to find fabulous women to support and write about. Being a fitness blogger myself, I figured it was only natural to choose 5 other fitness bloggers that I think are FABULOUS! I’m sending them an Internet High 5!

For Mamavation Monday we are just hours away from finding out who the chosen moms will be. It’s so exciting! This got me thinking about the overall topic of inspiration. What inspires you?

The healthiest way to lose weight and maintain the weight loss is to eat whole foods in their most natural form and keep your blood sugar levels balanced. Consistent exercise is also really important, especially if you would like to see the shape of your body shift. Throw in a detox every now and then, avoid some of the eating pitfalls, and you’ll be on your way.