Alumni Wellness

Why “Eating Clean” Is NOT Enough

Coach Be — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:11:13 +0000

This is an actual recurring conversation, I hear this ALL the time. This version of it happened about two weeks ago at the juice bar in one of the gyms I frequent so it’s just the latest example. Youre going to learn TWO key lessons here: Coach Be: So, what are you trying to do? [...]

Shaping Your Environment for Success

Coach Be — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:37:32 +0000

Have you ever tried to lose weight, size, or make other significant changes in your life only to have your efforts trumped by the hazards of your regular life? Sure you have. We ALL have! What did you think you were an exception? We all face similar problems when it comes to facing and beating [...]

The Effect of Extreme Diets and Workouts on Weight Loss. A Conversation with Tracey Wilson

Coach Be — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 23:33:09 +0000

We introduced you to Tracey Wilson back in March 2011 as the young lady who went from 240 pounds, having trouble climbing subway stairs, who then went on to drop over 100 pounds and compete in a fitness bikini competition. Her transformation was completely inspiring as she was able to take control of the biggest [...]

A Major Key to Your Success Reaching Body Goals. The Hidden Habit.

Coach Be — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:55:38 +0000

You’ve read every magazine article detailing thorough workouts, exclusion diets, and effective gym gadgets. These can all be positive devices to move us toward our performance goals, but there is one tool, the often overlooked “hidden habit.” Renew your resolve in THIS habit and get a grasp on what really works for you. We all [...]

How to Pick the Right Weight During Your Workouts

Coach Be — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:30:07 +0000

You’ve submitted great questions and we’re intent on getting them answered. Among them one of the prevalent questions is “I’m not progressing fast enough. I think I’m working hard enough, but how do I know. How do I know what weight I should be using?” Well, if there’s any ambiguity and there is a possibility [...]

5 Songs to Get Your Lazy Butt Motivated Now!

Coach Be — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:07:14 +0000

Picture this. It’s a Tuesday evening, Monday was crazy at work and the weekend was long. You have to make dinner tonight and help the kids with homework, or reorder the TPS reports later but right now it’s workout time. Unfortunately you’ve committed the cardinal sin of sitting on the couch in that same seat [...]

Interested in Running Farther? Here’s Your Training Schedule for a Half-Marathon

Coach Be — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:46:09 +0000

Many of us have paritcipated in local 5k or 10k runs. Maybe you’ve walked it or perhaps you’re an old pro. In either case eventually you’ll consider hitting longer runs, possibly the full 26.2. But your way to the full marathon think about taking on the challenge of the 13.1 mile HALF Marathon. Running a [...]

Andre’s Top Strategies for Losing Your Hard Earned Abs

Coach Be — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:04:02 +0000

Health professionals too often forget their purpose or believe they’ve missed their calling and turn preacher. From their pulpit of the tabernacle of Healthier Than Thou they publish only the news of their very sweatiest workouts or their 18th mirror self portrait when the lighting was juuuuuust right to show that top abdominal fiber. Don’t [...]

Coach Be x Rutgers Women’s Soccer: Nutrition for Athletic Performance

Coach Be — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:15:47 +0000

I’m officially doing the Coach Be happy dance. This week the Rutgers University Women’s Soccer team returned to the field preparing for pre-season workouts and more. Aside from getting their swag bags and team photos guess what else was on the schedule? Nutrition consultation with yours truly! Athletes demand more of their bodies than regular [...]

Congratulations Vida Guerra! 1st Place IFBB Pro! #Bodybuilding #Bikini

Coach Be — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:48:00 +0000

I got first call outs yesterday so lets see how i do today. Whatever I place in this competition I’m a winner was able 2 transform my body with hard work, dedication and discipline #blessed #thankful Congratulations Vida Guerra on recently winning 1st place in an IFBB bodybuilding contest and officially becoming an IFBB Pro! [...]