by Vicky Garcia | Mar 24, 2014 | Blog, Fitness
20140324-223716.mov Resistance bands offer numerous workout benefits. When you use resistance bands, you improve your balance, strengthen isolated muscle groups, prevent injuries and challenge yourself increasingly and gradually. To some of my clients that have to go... 
by Vicky Garcia | Dec 17, 2013 | Blog, Nutrition
All digestible simple sugars and starches eventually get converted to glucose in our body. Most types of cells use glucose as their main fuel source. After we eat sugars or starches, our blood glucose level rises. This signals our body to produce insulin, a hormone,... 
by Vicky Garcia | Nov 16, 2013 | Blog, Nutrition
“Cheat Meal” accelerates fat loss through strategic hormonal manipulation that keeps your body out of starvation mode. Today I am going to talk to you about the all-star hormone that deals with fat loss, LEPTIN HORMONE. It is often referred to as the... 
by Vicky Garcia | Oct 8, 2013 | Blog, Nutrition
Good nutrition starts with smart choices in the grocery store. Cooking up healthy meals is a challenge if you don’t have the right ingredients in your kitchen. Plan Ahead for Success The process starts even before you head to the grocery store. Before you set... by Vicky Garcia | Oct 1, 2013 | Blog, Nutrition
Downing a cup of Coffee before your workout provides more than just an added energy boost—there are a whole slew of health benefits that come along with it. (In moderation, of course) Here’s five reasons it’s time to power up with black coffee. 1....