Surprise! Why “toning” for fat loss is bad advice.

by kim schaper | Sep 9, 2020 | strength training, weight loss

I was at the checkout line at the grocery store last week and I came across a magazine that was so ridiculous I had to laugh.  I wish I got a picture but I didn’t have my phone with me at the time.  It said “Get Jessica Biel’s arms with this #1 toning exercise!” I...

How To Reduce Your Stress + Belly Fat During COVID

by kim schaper | Aug 10, 2020 | Fitness, hormones, Nutrition, Uncategorized, weight loss

You’re stressed, I’m stressed, your dog is stressed, your kids are stressed.  Am I right?  LOL. If you’re a mama I’m sure you’re worried about school, how it’s going to unfold with homeschooling without losing your mind or how your...

Why Calorie Restriction Is The Worst Idea Ever + 6 Steps To Getting A Leaner Body Without The Obsession.

by kim schaper | Apr 12, 2020 | Fitness, hormones, Nutrition, strength training, Uncategorized, weight loss

If you’ve ever tried dropping weight by drastically cutting calories and exercising like a fiend, welcome to the club.  Lots of us do it.  From juice detoxes to cayenne pepper and lemon water, even Beyonce got caught up in the trend that keeps us hooked. I get...

Body Weight: Do You Have A Set Point?

by kim schaper | Aug 12, 2019 | Fitness, hormones, mindset, Nutrition, Uncategorized, weight loss

Ever since the age of 17, I fixated on hitting a magic number on the scale. And I know I’m not alone with this behavior. Most women I work with, at some point or another dealt with disordered eating and insecurities around their body. To be frank, most women...

Is your metabolism “damaged?”

by kim schaper | Jun 25, 2019 | body image, Fitness, hormones, Nutrition, strength training, Uncategorized, weight loss

I often hear the phases, “I have a slow metabolism” or “My metabolism is damaged” thrown around quite a bit amongst women these days. But, is your metabolism really damaged? Using the term “damaged” is a harsh word for your...

How to Drop Fat Without Counting Calories

by kim schaper | Feb 3, 2019 | Fitness, Nutrition, Uncategorized, weight loss

Lots of you ask, how can I still drop fat and not have to worry about counting all these calories?  Such a great question! 🙂 Let’s start off first with a couple things. #1: I’m not someone who really counts calories, I find it to be a bit too obsessive and coming from...