It’s a brand new year, and with the start of the new year comes the start of a lot of new habits, new goals, and your new year resolutions. I am all for starting new journeys, focussing on new goals to achieve, and working towards positive changes for my health and the health of those […]
Crossing over Bridges : Laying a Healthy Foundation for 2017
Ok ok ok! It isn’t quite Christmas yet, but I am already excited for this new year to kick off! Last week I spent a majority of my own time wrapping up my own new writing pieces and working ahead on the new VIP monthly coaching program to launch next week! Taking the time to […]
Around and Around the Hamster Wheel: Ending Dietary Confusion
I want to lose 15 pounds. I am ready to change my eating habits so I can better my health. Eating healthy can be hard. Food is expensive. What will my friends think when I say I can’t go out anymore? Can I go out anymore? What if I fail and don’t reach my […]
Become Stronger Than You Know!
There is a saying in our lifting community, and that saying is this: “Strength has a greater purpose.” I believe the very purpose strength serves is to empower people to become stronger than they ever thought possible. Even more, I believe that becoming strong and refining our current strengths leads to success in every area […]
Tasty Chicken Wings and Other Kitchen Things- Alexandra Barone
Let’s get back into the swing of foodie Friday’s! After all, the weekend is a time for making sure you’re prepared for the week ahead, and there’s no better way to do so than by hitting up happy hour and neglecting all of your adult responsibilities… err, I mean meal prep! So, I went to […]
Help Us Strengthen the South Side of Pittsburgh!
Ladies and Gentlmen of the Greater City of Pittsburgh, and all yinz people of the internet 😉 WE ARE ON THE MOVE! 😀 We are on a mission and we need your help! We are under a tight deadline to relocate our studio to an affordable and convenient location. In order to continue bringing quality […]
Pistol Squat Mastery: Your Grip Strength and Core Stabilization Matters
There’s something to be said about the pistol squat for the level of strength the lift yields in the entire body. True, the one legged squat demands some serious strength in the legs themselves, but there is more to it than just moving your leg down and out of the bottom of your squat. In […]
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 […]
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 […]