Why You Shouldn’t Make Weight Loss Your Primary Goal

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Please to welcome our friend, COACH CALORIE.  Im a huge fan of Tony and his fantastic staff of writers...   Are you trying to lose weight? There’s nothing wrong with that. Weight loss is a goal for millions of people every year. However, what most people tend to forget is that weight loss is a side effect of living a healthy lifestyle. If you can stop focusing on the day to day ... Continue Reading

Sustainable is the NEW sexy! (guest post)

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Please welcome Jessica.  She's badass. She's hardcore. She's a friend of mine. She's a woman who KNOWS life is too too too short to spend it over-training...   Many of us workout to get sexy. Cut biceps, lean thighs, and endorphins are some of the few things that keep us coming back for more. However, you can have too much of a good thing. Meaning, you can exercise too much. ... Continue Reading

MAKE the time (guest post)

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It is a time-honoured tradition, a corker, a classic excuse: “I don't have the time” It doesn't even have to apply to exercise (but it often does). For a large portion of my life I have viewed this as a perfectly legitimate excuse......that was until last week. Let me set the scene, I was talking to a friend about doing a 70.3 triathlon and the training involved, when I asked if he had ... Continue Reading

The ONE Thing You Must Have to Live the Life You Want (guest post).

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Ive known Brett for years.  Ive stalked her successes enjoyed watching her succeed & reading her book.  BookS.  She's got a new one out. Ive already gots a copy...   SO thrilled to be providing a guest post on Mizfit. Carla, as all of you know, is such an inspiration and I hold her in the highest of regards. It has been such an honor to get to know her over the last few years, to ... Continue Reading

Isometrics: Get in Shape without Moving a Muscle (guest post)

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  Isometrics are a method of training where you squeeze your muscles without moving. Think about pushing against a wall, or holding a plank. There is no movement, but your muscles are definitely working. There are 2 types of isometrics: Yielding isometrics. Overcoming isometrics. In yielding isometrics you’re trying to prevent motion. Think about a plank or a wall sit (remember ... Continue Reading

A gluten-free vegan cookbook: a PURE2RAW guest post

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I adore these two women.  I feel as though Ive known them forever & Ive had so many opportunities to celebrate their successes with them along the way. I invited them here to share with us a little more about their new cookbook.  I love it. I know you will as well.   Hello MizFit Readers! It is the twins, Lori and Michelle, from purelytwins.com. Carla was so kind to allow ... Continue Reading

The Powerhouse Is For More Than Just Pilates (guest post)

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  The Pilates Powerhouse, a crazy name that Joe Pilates used to describe the major muscles of the trunk, is used throughout all of Pilates practice. It’s referenced in Pilates history, certification materials, and instructor cuing, but when fully explained and demystified you can see that the powerhouse can be used in any workout. The powerhouse is the central point from where all ... Continue Reading

Five Foolproof Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

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  Does this sound like you? You do your best to fit exercise into your busy schedule. And most of the time, you enjoy it. It takes away your stress. It makes you feel strong. And you know it's good for you. But there's no doubt about it: we all have those days when it sounds better to curl up on the couch and not move for days than to throw on our exercise clothes and work ... Continue Reading

7 ways to get better results in *less* time (guest post)

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I know. You’re busy, stressed out, got kids and a husband to take care of, and a job on top of that. You don’t have much time for fitness, but at the same time, you don’t want to compromise your results. Here are 7 ways to get better results in less time. 1. Use Multi-Joint Movements As the name implies, multi-joint movements use multiple joints. An example would be a pushup, which ... Continue Reading

Yes I CAN CAN CAN! (guest post)

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I was seriously excited when MizFit asked if I was interested in guest posting – even more so when she offered complete carte blanche in relation to the topic. I was also, however, a tad nervous as I know Miz’s audience includes a lot of readers who are already fit and healthy and wondered what a chubby Aussie only halfway through her health and fitness (and weight loss) journey could have to ... Continue Reading

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