Posts by Missi Holt
Immediate Confidence Boost — Better Than Slipping On Your Skinny Jeans
“You are so beautiful… I just had to tell you.” I said this to a gal at the gym the other day… because it was true. What an incredible impact it had — on both of us! After a moment of shock, she accepted my sincerity. It was clear she left the interaction feeling more…
Read MorePlank Your Way to Sharper Mental Focus
I told you about the physical benefits of planking in my 2-minute plank challenge recently (if you missed my 2-minute plank challenge, check it out here). But there’s so much more to planking than the physical. Plank Pose is a potent tool for not only strengthening your body, but also for getting your mind right so…
Read MoreYoga at Your Desk for Instant Relief Part I: Video Included!
Don’t you just get sick of sitting at your desk all day? Me too. I get stiff, achy, and kind of antsy. My mind starts to feel sluggish or distracted and I struggle to focus on my tasks. But, I have found that just a little bit of movement — stretching, breathing, and taking a…
Read MoreTransform Unhealthy Foods into Nutritious & Delicious Treats: 3 Recipes Included!
TRUTH: No matter how healthy you are treats are still going to be a part of your dietary choices. TRUTH: Desserts can align with your health and fitness goals so you never feel like you “messed up” and should just throw in the towel. Allowing sweets to derail you from the healthy lifestyle you’ve worked…
Read More5 Healthier Halloween Candy Swaps that Won’t Make You Say ‘Boo!’
Halloween is a time for fun, mystery, and make-believe. But the amount of sugar and nutrient-deficient calories we ingest is not fun — and it’s no mystery what will happen if you over-indulge! Choosing not to hand out candy, or to pass out really healthy items may seem like a good idea, but in reality,…
Read MoreINSTANT Stress Relief! Follow My 4-Minute Yoga Sequence
Tension can invade every inch of your body wreaking havoc on your goals. Your shoulders grow stiff as they hunch up toward your ears and your jaw clenches rigidly. Your chest tightens and pressure mounts as your heart pounds with every passing thought of how overwhelmed you are. Your mind strains for clarity but you…
Read MorePlank Challenge! 2 Minutes to Greater Focus and Tighter Abs
Ah, the plank. It’s a truly polarizing position — invoking dread or delight in those who engage in its many forms. Whether you love it or hate it doesn’t truly matter. What does matter is why it’s such an effective tool for developing greater focus, mental toughness, and overall strength — physically and mentally. Plank…
Read MoreGame Time! 3 Quick & Healthy Snack Hacks for A Winning Season, Plus Recipes!
Let’s face it, for the next several months we will have ample opportunities to stuff our faces with high-calorie, nutrient-deficient snacks as the NFL, NHL, and NBA seasons take off. Your favorite team can raise your blood pressure enough, without the aid of salty or fatty foods. Here are some quick, simple ideas and recipes…
Read MoreBetter Balance in Just 2 Minutes: Try this Right Now!
Better balance might sound like a boring benefit to doing Tree Pose. It might be catchier for me to talk about how cool it looks or how perfectly it tones your backside. But achieving better balance is pretty cool and here’s why: Balance is critical to our ability to prevent falls, tripping, and other embarrassing…
Read More9 Killer Exercises that Target your Underarm Fat
Though it seems superficial, our perpetual focus on problem areas becomes a body image destroyer and can be an on going, nagging source of pain for a lot of my female clients. One such example is the delightfully wiggly, jiggly area under the upper arm. You know what I’m talking about? It seems women everywhere despise…
Read MoreSTOP!! Is Calorie Counting Keeping YOU Fat?
I used to have a notebook full of hand written equations like this: A gram of protein contains 4 calories. A gram of carbohydrates contains 4 calories A gram of fat contains 9 calories.1 serving of x food = 28g (10 fat, 10 carb, 8 protein) 10g fat = 90cals from fat 10g carb =…
Read More6 Secrets to a Flat Tummy
Bloated, distended, pooch belly… that’s not a desirable descriptor for your tummy. Flat, toned, and trim are preferred, but getting a slender midsection is more than just skin deep — in fact, most of my tips focus more on what’s going on inside your body, rather than what your abs look like. Physical fitness is,…
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