A Post About How to Celebrate With Friends Without Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts by Weight Loss Expert Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS

IT’S MARDI GRAS!!! For those who enjoy celebrating this historical holiday, it is an exciting time. What you may not find so exciting, however, is the ‘Fat’ part of Fat Tuesday. Traditionally, Fat Tuesday is the last night of heavy eating before the fasting of the Lenten season which begins the next day.
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A Post on Weight Loss & Fitness Boot Camps by Chanhassen Boot Camp Owner Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS

It’s time to stop planning and start empowering yourself. The time to move is now, and a boot camp is the perfect way to get started.
Read more on Are You Still Planning to Lose Weight & Get in Shape?…

A Post About the Benefits of Working Out with Your Significant Other by Chanhassen Personal Trainer Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS

Working out together is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. After all, you’ll need to work off that big box of chocolates! And what better way to get fit than with your special someone?
Read more on Partners in Health for Valentine’s Day…

A Post About Weight Loss Motivation with Lessons From Thomas Edison by Weight Loss Expert Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS
If there is one word associated with Thomas Edison, it is persistence. And if there is one thing you need in order to continue with your fitness routine, it is persistence. Today is Thomas Edison’s birthday, and his gift to you is his own example: incredible tenacity in the face of difficulty.
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A Post on the Importance of Sleep for Weight Loss & Health by Weight Loss & Health Expert Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS

How often do you hear someone say, “I had a great night’s sleep last night!” or “I feel refreshed and energetic!”? Probably not very often. Feeling sluggish seems to be the new normal. In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, it is the new normal: most Americans are sleep-deprived. But not getting enough sleep may be causing more trouble for you than just that pesky drowsy feeling: it could be seriously harming your health and preventing weight loss! Read more on Want to Lose Weight and Be Healthy? Take a Nap!…
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A Post about Exercise Recovery for Weight Loss and Fitness by Chanhassen Personal Trainer Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS
One of the most important but misunderstood secrets to smart fitness is the necessity of taking a break. Taking a break means (gasp!) stopping all exercise for several days or even a whole week.
Read more on Train Smart: Take a Break…

A Post on Getting Started on a Weight Loss and Exercise Program by Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS
We’re already into the second month of 2012. How are you doing with your fitness goals?
Read more on Follow Babe Ruth’s Example: Start Where You Are…

A Post on Low Calorie Snacks for the Super Bowl by Chanhassen Weight Loss Expert Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS
Yesterday I shared a post on healthy snack ideas for the Super Bowl. Are you ready for some some football?!
Read more on Top 10 Tips to Save Thousands of Calories on Super Bowl Sunday…

A Post on Healthy Snack Ideas for the Super Bowl by Chanhassen Weight Loss Expert Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS
Are you ready for some football?!
Super Bowl Sunday is just days away. My two favorite things about Super Bowl Sunday are the hilarious commercials and, of course, the party food.
Read more on Super Bowl Recipes That Won’t Tackle Your Weight Loss Goal…

A Post on The Importance of Balancing Diet and Exercise to Maximize and Maintain Weight Loss by Weight Loss Expert Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS
Ever heard someone give themselves permission to indulge their sweet tooth just because they just had a great workout? It’s a common excuse. Many people believe that because they exercise, they’re in the black as far as their calorie input/output. But in reality, this sort of thinking is a sure road to failure. Most people with a lean body and a 6 pack didn’t get that way by rationalizing their way to the desert buffet.
Read more on You are What You Eat: You Can’t Out Exercise a Bad Diet…
