If you couldn’t already tell, my theme for the month of December as we move into 2016 focuses a lot on self-care when it comes down to it. We should strive daily to find balance, but the holiday season has a sneaky way of tossing us about a little bit. Whether it’s finances, food, or […]
IT’S BACK! The 21-Day Sugar Detox at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh
Kick Your Sugar Cravings and Transform Your Health for New Year! PERMANENTLY END Your Battle of the Bulge With A Nutritional Strategy Paired with Functional Training that Will Dramatically Change Your Life in just 3 Weeks! Let’s face it! You can’t out train a bad diet. 80% of how you look and feel is determined […]
Fooditude Rules- Alexandra Barone
I’m a firm believer that true health, vibrancy, and the best quality of life in general begins with what goes on your plate. The thing about eating is that it’s necessary, and ideally, it’s happening three times a day. In my opinion, it’s the ultimate freedom. We’re granted with an obligation to make choices […]
Tried and Tested: Alex’s Fall Foodie Favorites
Tried and Tested: Alex’s Fall Favorites Maybe – just MAYBE – the burning question you’ve been seeking the answer to is, “What in the world is Alex eating?” I mean, probably not, but there’s a small possibility. You probably have some standby dishes that grace the table, especially for fall which is easily the […]
How to Eliminate the “Food Gunk” In Your Kitchen
I think that one of the most intimidating components of adjusting to a real food diet – whatever that diet may be – is the idea of eating mostly food with just a single ingredient. This means you are in charge of turning those ingredients into complex dishes. The knowledge, cooking, and preparation are no […]
12 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes for Fall
Ah, the cooler weather is upon us! While we’re still muddling through those few unusually warm days, the end is near. This means quite a few things: cooler temperatures in the gym, sweaters and boots, apple-picking, bonfires, and well… pumpkin. The culinary possibilities of pumpkin lie far beyond pie and lattes, though. As soon as […]
Rethinking Success: Tools for the Long Run
Over the course of the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of working with hundreds of people with one mission in mind: getting into the kitchen to get healthy. Of course, it’s not as clear-cut as just that. My goal is to coach individuals through 30 days of eating real food while technologically holding their hands every […]
Fueling Your Workout Right!
Whether you’re a marathon runner or you’re swinging kettlebells here at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh, you probably have one thing on your mind before and after a workout: FOOD. Okay, is that just me? It seems as though every conversation mid-workout leads to pork belly… Proper nutrition will help build and repair muscle and give you the […]
The New Health Conversation
This Saturday, August 22nd at 11:00 am, we here at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh are hosting our first ever nutritional seminar in partnership with Cleanse Pittsburgh. We’re calling it “The New Health Conversation”. Our subjects of interest will include. . . 1. Everything you need to know about whole food nutrition. 2. Discussions on intermittent […]
The Incredible Edible Coconut
With the myths and stigma around saturated fat slowly being lifted from society, the coconut business is booming. If you take a gander around the grocery store aisles, you’ll notice new coconut-based products popping up on the shelves far beyond the baking aisle. To give you an idea of the general nutrition of a coconut, […]