Embarking on a fitness journey is one of the most rewarding choices you can make for your health. The best fitness program isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s tailored to your goals, fitness level, and lifestyle. This guide will walk you through creating a program that works for you. What Defines the Best Fitness Program? A great fitness program is: Goal-Oriented: Tailored to your specific needs—whether it’s weight loss, strength building, improved endurance, or overall health. Balanced: Includes a mix of cardio, strength training, flexibility, and recovery. Adaptable: Adjusted to your fitness level and lifestyle. Sustainable: Encourages consistency over perfection for long-term results. Step…

Taking a GLP-1 medication means meeting your nutritional needs with extra care. Here’s how to create a GLP-1 meal plan that supports weight loss and your body’s needs. The post What to Eat on a GLP-1 Diet, According to a Dietitian appeared first on Anytime Fitness.

Sharing some ideas for healthy Christmas side dishes if you’re planning for the festivities! Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had a wonderful weekend! We had our Fighter Group Christmas party, I taught a barre class, and saw Wicked for the third time. I will probably see it at least once more in theaters – I think the Pilot needs to see it! The girls and I also started the holiday baking party and made peppermint bark and peanut butter blossoms. I’m starting to plan our our holiday menus and was trying to brainstorm side dish ideas. Of course, my…

As a registered dietitian who frequently uses MyFitnessPal—for my own tracking and with my clients—I’ve seen how time constraints can make consistent logging a challenge. But MyFitnessPal’s new Voice Logging feature really simplifies the process, making it faster and easier for busy users.  For example, I’ve been using the feature to track my typical breakfast: two scrambled eggs, a slice of whole-wheat toast, chicken sausage, and avocado, with a cup of coffee.  Speaking that into the app and reviewing it takes just about 15 seconds—a time frame even the busiest people can manage! Keep reading to learn more about MyFitnessPal’s…

A few years back, I attended my friend Nick’s blowout 40th birthday party. As part of the celebration, he hired an improv comic, and we all had to participate in learning improv comedy. (I just felt the collective shiver of all the introverts reading this newsletter). We started tossing out fun scenarios and scenes to participate in, and we learned about the most important rule of Improv: “Yes and.” Two simple words, and the foundation for all of improv comedy: Whenever somebody comes up with a scene, sentence, or situation, the ONLY acceptable response is: “yes and” Yes: Acceptance! I…

The battle with belly fat is one many of us face. No matter how hard we work out or how many salads we eat, that stubborn layer of fat around the midsection seems determined to stick around. But what if there was an easier way to complement your efforts? Enter the belly fat loss drink—a game-changing addition to your routine that can help you slim down naturally while supporting your overall health. “Small changes can lead to big results. Start with a sip, and let the transformation begin.” In this article, we’ll explore how a carefully crafted belly fat burner…

If you’ve noticed that your jeans are suddenly conspiring against you, your waistband feels tighter no matter how much you adjust it, and your once-loyal midsection seems to have staged a rebellion, welcome to the 40+ club.  Belly fat after 40 doesn’t just sneak in—it moves in, unpacks, redecorates, and acts like it owns the place.  It’s frustrating, confusing, and let’s face it, downright unfair!  But before you resign yourself to elastic waistbands, let’s look at why this happens and, more importantly, what you can do to take back control.  Spoiler alert: there’s hope, and yes, we’ll keep it practical…

If you’re hosting a dinner party with a packed guest list, it’s time to get excited! That’s a whole list of people you can impress with the right line up of delicious dishes like these dinner party casseroles. But if you don’t want to spend your whole evening in the kitchen, you might want to make something a little simpler than the usual dinner party fare. Enter: the humble casserole. Casseroles are easy to make, cover a wide variety of ingredients, and are foolproof crowd pleasers. In other words, they’re the perfect thing for dinner parties. To help you get…

Easy chicken casserole ideas are a great go-to. They’re full of lean, mean protein, and chicken is versatile enough to fit into pretty much any flavor profile. Not to mention, it’s a really affordable meat option! Really, the only downside to cooking a chicken casserole is that you might not feel like you have enough of it. This list is dedicated to the humble chicken casserole. This delicious meal can easily be a part of your midweek routine, so let’s furnish you with plenty of options. Jump in to explore thirty-one easy chicken casserole ideas you can whip out any…

Legs, arms, core…etc. simple home workouts that hit the entire body is what living an active lifestyle is all about. Check out this body sculpting home workout that you can do anywhere! Simple moves for a quick, effective workout This body sculpting home workout from the pro-Jessica Arber is a great way to burn calories and build muscle. Be sure to be cleared by your physician before beginning any exercise plan. Run through this group of exercises for 3 sets at a high intensity! Step-Ups Muscles worked: Quads, glutes & hamstrings Begin with your right foot up on an elevated…