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Commence Eats: Ideal Tavern

Feb 28, 2019

Commence Eats: Ideal Tavern

Welcome to the first post in a new series we think you're going to enjoy! At Commence Fitness, we believe in everything in moderation. We also believe that you shouldn't have to remove yourself from social outings or not enjoy your life because you have a goal in mind. In Commence Eat's, we'll be taking you out around the area and letting you know our prime picks and what to avoid if you want to have a night out but not hinder your progress. First up is one of our local South

Health and Fitness Gift Guide

Dec 3, 2018

Health and Fitness Gift Guide

The holidays are almost here! Cue the stress about finding gifts that people will like! Have a sister that loves going to Crossfit? An uncle that makes alllll the healthy food? Don't know what to get them this year? We've got you covered. Here are some of our top picks for gift giving this year: Foodie Things: An Airfryer Air fryers are the new king of health gadgets (and for a good reason!). These little round ovens blast air around your food giving it the crispy, fried text

Navigating Thanksgiving When You Have #Goals

Nov 17, 2018

Navigating Thanksgiving When You Have #Goals

The holidays are coming! They're on their way. Pumpkin pie, stuffing and turkey galore--make sure to leave some room for more! So, you have some nutritional goals that you're working towards. Everyone does (or should!). No matter what that goal is, the beginning of the full holiday season can be a difficult task but it doesn't have to be! Did you know that the average American consumes around 3,000 calories in the one Thanksgiving meal? That's not the whole day--just the meal

Favorite Things Roundup: Food Edition

Oct 29, 2018

Favorite Things Roundup: Food Edition

There's nothing quite like a roundup of products. We get asked very often what products we recommend and in order to satisfy all those answers, are going to start putting those items into posts. *Insert high-five* Today's post is focused on foodie finds that we enjoy and highly recommend. If you try any of these, be sure to shout us out on social media by either tagging us on Facebook or Instagram (@commencefitness). First up is breakfast: Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Would you b

4 Reasons You Need to Eat Carbs

Sep 7, 2018

4 Reasons You Need to Eat Carbs

Poor carbohydrates have been victimized for too long and it's time to put a stop to it. Between Atkins, Paleo, Keto and all the other diet fads, many have become accustomed to dropping out the carbs when they need to lose weight. Carbs are needed as a part of a healthy diet and removing them won't be the magic wand in your weight loss efforts, maintenance or health journey. First and foremost, let's simply define a carbohydrate. Carbs are broken down into glucose, which is th

Gut Health and You (+ How to Help)

Aug 16, 2018

Gut Health and You (+ How to Help)

Hippocrates once said "All disease begins in the gut" and to his credit, he was right. Your gut is responsible for almost everything when it comes to your health and wellbeing. What is your gut exactly? Well, it's "your digestive, or gastrointestinal (GI), tract is a long, muscular tube that runs from your mouth to your anus. It’s about 30 feet long and works with other parts of your digestive system to break food and drink down into smaller molecules of nutrients. The blood

Healthy Lifestyle Choices That Make a Difference

Mar 20, 2018

Healthy Lifestyle Choices That Make a Difference

Leading a healthy lifestyle is important for so many things: reaching your goals, feeling your best inside and out, learning new habits. It can be hard to get everything in order for leading a healthy lifestyle but we're here to help. Here are our 5 tips for making health a lifestyle to work with everyday. 1. Plan to Eat You may have read our post on food prep and discovered that food prep can be an important part of success when trying to be healthier. Even if you can't do

Weight Loss Challenge Beginning April 2

Mar 12, 2018

Weight Loss Challenge Beginning April 2

Have you heard the news?! The first Commence Fitness Weight Loss Challenge is starting April 2, 2018! This challenge will be done completely online: posted workouts (videos and written), tips and tricks, nutritional guidance and a private Facebook group for community building. All you need to join is a set of resistance bands (we suggest these), a before photo and a positive attitude. The challenge will run for 8 weeks (through May 28th) and the person with the greatest trans

'Healthy' Foods to Watch Out For

Mar 1, 2018

'Healthy' Foods to Watch Out For

It seems as though there's something new that we're supposed to be doing each and every week in regards to nutrition. Eating more of "this" and less of "that" always seems to be a trend. Sometimes, it's easy to get caught up in what's good for us and not pay attention to what it actually is. Here are some of the top "healthy" foods you should be looking out for: 1. Sushi: Sushi has generally been regarded as a healthy take out choice. By nature, it's not entirely unhealthy ho

Upgrade Your Breakfast Bowl

Feb 20, 2018

Upgrade Your Breakfast Bowl

It may sound cliche, but breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. Eating a hearty breakfast sets you on the right track for the day: it fills you up first thing, gets your metabolism going and keeps you from snacking on things that might not be the best options while at the office. Breakfast can be one of the first meals to get boring. Eating eggs or oats every single day becomes monotonous, but it definitely doesn't have to be. Today we're talking about upgradi

5 Simple Strategies for Mindful Snacking

Feb 9, 2018

5 Simple Strategies for Mindful Snacking

Developing mindful nutrition practices can be difficult. There's tons of temptation, lots of yummy foods that aren't so great for you and mindless habits that we get ourselves into. Being mindful doesn't mean you have to give up things you enjoy. There are several simple ways to watch what you're eating in order to maintain the proper caloric and nutrient balance while still enjoying your snacks. 1. Set-up your servings: If you are a snack-er, it can be easy to eat a whole ba

What to Eat Before and After You Workout

Jan 29, 2018

What to Eat Before and After You Workout

Eating prior to working out isn't the "no-no" that many people seem to think it is. Reasons from stomach aches to fat gain all come up often when it comes to discussing food timing prior to exercise. In fact, eating 30 minutes to 1 hour (even up to 2) before you plan to get your exercising done will actually provide you with some energy benefits that will have you questioning why you haven't tried it before. To get the maximum benefits out of eating before exercise, you want

How to Meal Prep (Part 2)

Jan 26, 2018

How to Meal Prep (Part 2)

As discussed in the last Meal Prep Post, getting your food ready for the week is not as daunting as it may seem. Today, we're going to go over some of the actual specifics for getting you set up for success! Look out for a video showing you exactly how to prep. So you want to meal prep--good choice! The first step is choosing what you are going to make. For a weeks worth of lunches, you're going to want to start with 1-2 different meals. If you are sure you won't get bored an

How To Meal Prep (Your Questions Answered)

Jan 22, 2018

How To Meal Prep (Your Questions Answered)

"Fail to plan, plan to fail" is a quote that is heard often around the health and fitness community. Maybe it's a little harsh but when you have goals in mind, you do have to focus to reach them. Meal times prove to be some of the most difficult times for people to stay focused on those goals. Snacking at a desk, going out to get something for lunch or ordering in for dinner might not always be the best choices. Meal prepping is a great way to know you have something healthy

Eating Late Won't Hurt

Jan 16, 2018

Eating Late Won't Hurt

If you've ever spoken to someone about nutrition, tried the latest diet or worked on your own to lose weight, you've likely heard that eating after dark will cause fat gain. This often leads to early dinners and grumbling stomachs as the night progresses, unless you go straight to bed after eating. It's time to debunk this myth: Eating after a certain time will not cause you to gain or maintain fat. If you've ever skipped dinner because it's dark, gone to bed with a growling

Eating Disorders and How to Overcome Them

Dec 3, 2017

Eating Disorders and How to Overcome Them

When I first lost weight, I did it the healthy way through diet and exercise. As I got the scale lower, it came an obsession rather than a tool. What started out as a healthy 150 pound goal became a 140 pound person with nothing left. I unintentionally starved myself at first-eating only things that were "clean" and "healthy." "When life was out of my control, I used food to gain back my power" The list of acceptable foods grew smaller and smaller until I basically ate nothin

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