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Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?

Does muscle weigh more than fat? Muscle DOES NOT weigh more than fat; it’s just more *dense.* 5 lbs = 5 lbs, whether you are weighing feathers and rocks, or muscle and fat. Since muscle tissue is more dense, 5lbs of it will take up a smaller amount of space on your body than fat…

Holiday Fit Tip: How To Maintain Your Fitness Goals During Holiday Travel

. HOLIDAY FIT-TIPS to keep you on track straight through the New Year! TODAY’S TIP: How to stay maintain your fitness goals during hectic holiday travel!  1) Carry your own bags when running around airports and going in and out of hotels! 2) Pack healthy meals and snacks for car and plane rides. Keep the…

TUESDAY TWEAK: The Oatmeal Smoothie (breakfast ideas for weight loss)

  TUESDAY TWEAK: this week I’m putting a tweak on breakfast. This will give you tons of energy and keep you full for a long time b/c it’s packed with good fats, good carbs, and protein! THE OATMEAL SMOOTHIE!  Blend: 1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned oats. 1/2 cup almond milk. 1Tablespoon natural peanut butter 1…

The Planned Cheat Meal (How to Cheat to Lose)

I wrote an article for Downtown Magazine on a very important topic that’s close to my heart…CHEATING! THIS is how you CHEAT ON YOUR DIET…BUT come out leaner, stronger, and guilt free!  You must go in with a plan, here is your plan:   Article originally posted in Downtown Magazine NYC.     Stay determined,…

Dr. Laura Miranda’s Appearance on Money TV

  Your fearless leader of the Strong Healthy Woman family was recently featured on Money TV with Donald Baillargeon. I uncover the “secret sauce”: How exactly to get and STAY motivated with exercise by using Your “WHY”, “ME TIME”, and total empowerment.   Your WHY is the visceral and emotional reasons behind the words “I…

BLACK FRIDAY SALE (starts now!)

. BOOT CAMP BLACK FRIDAY SALE! It’s time to cash in on this HOTTEST  DEAL IN FITNESS! Save $45 on each session!   LIMIT 2 per camper please. TRIBECA/BATTERY PARK CITY, NYC BOOT CAMP. 5:30AM – M/W/F *Boot Camp goes INDOORS  for 2 sessions in January, February and half of March.   Please keep in…

Snacking Secrets For Weight Loss

. It’s 3pm, do you know where your SNACKS are? Find out how to “snack for weight loss” in this article that I wrote for Downtown Magazine NYC. Since I know we are all soooooo busy, I have also included where you can find the best snacks when you are on-the-go.       Stay…

The Best NYC Stair Training Workout (you’ve never tried)

. Check out this article that I wrote for Downtown Magazine NYC on THE BEST stair workout that you probably aren’t doing (but should be!)                                               Get the workout and read the rest…

SUCCESS (it takes PRACTICE)

(Not enough fit pros are talking about this and I NEED to get it out!) Those who are successful and thriving with a “consistently healthy lifestyle” think differently than those who are unsuccessful. Simple? Yea, kind of. Successful people start their day with more empowering and positive driven thoughts than those that are less successful. …

Runway Body Fitness for NYFW

As the new Fitness Editorial Director at Downtown Magazine in NYC, I have been coming up with some fun fitness content that I hope you guys will enjoy! Check out this New York Fashion Week inspired workout that has moves like  “The Paparazzi Shuffle” and “Poise and Posture Planks”. And if nothing else, it made…