Asking for help. One of the hardest things for humans to do. I’m guilty just like everyone else. I hesitate…I think “I’ll just keep working on it”…I have this magical thought that “It’ll just get better.” And to be fair, it does get better…but it often takes such an inordinate amount of time! It’s such
“As a lifelong fitness enthusiast, I’ve always taken pride in pushing boundaries, inspiring others to achieve their fitness goals, & embodying the epitome of health & strength. For 15+ yrs, I lived & breathed the fitness lifestyle as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer coaching countless individuals on how to transform their bodies & lives. As
I’ve always loved salmon…but after trying steelhead trout at Timberline Lodge last summer…this fish has become my new fav! Even my less-than-psyched-about-fish partner enjoys it. There’s no fishy-ness, it’s wonderfully moist & oh so easy to make. Put a uber-flavorful sauce on top of it & you have a great dinner. Voila – I give
If you’re like most athletes one of your primary goals is to improve performance. No matter how you define it – getting faster, getting leaner, getting stronger – athletes focus upward. But improving performance requires that we do things just a bit different than the average. It requires that we adopt small, but powerful, key
With Springtime comes warmer weather & delicious new veg to eat. As a seasonal eater I must say that, by the end of winter, I get mighty tired of butternut squash, beets & broccoli! Sauteed Green Beans, Fennel & Garlic is an easy, flavorful dish which doubles as a great opportunity to add an underused
“Maintaining a healthy lifestyle often feels like a challenge. Between busy schedules & endless distractions, finding time for fitness can often fall by the wayside. However, with the rise of online personal training, achieving your health & wellness goals has never been more convenient or accessible. Maybe it’s time for you to elevate your fitness
On Sun AM’s I coach 1-hr group technique sessions. I look forward to these sessions every week primarily because we have time to experiment with all sorts of different ways to learn a skill. Last session we worked making loud, obnoxious “juicy mistakes”. What…you don’t know what “juicy mistakes” are? Well, it’s a learning technique
I love lemons. I love pudding. I love cake. So, what could be better than a dessert that combines all three!!! Yep, that’s right – Lemon Pudding Cakes!! A magical dessert that transforms a single batter into two layers of lemony delish – an airy, souffle-like cake that rests atop a smooth, creamy pudding. Oh
Although I love to try out new recipes, I find that every so often I crave an old stand-by. There’s something about making a dish that you’ve made a thousand times before…that you know exactly how it’ll taste…that you don’t have to think about much. And, as an additional added bonus, these sorts of dishes
“A question I often receive from my clients is, ‘Dr. D, what is the best exercise I could possibly do?’ What they mean to ask is, ‘What secret exercise do only PT’s know that gets magical results?’ And the answer is always much simpler than people expect. It is the Almighty Squat! The most basic