Get Fit With Paige

I’m talking about the absolute biggest roadblock standing in your way. There are so many to choose from: Not having enough time Lack of support Not knowing what to do Your genetics Pizza Wine Fear of failure Fear of injury The list goes on and on 😲But what if I… Read more

Here’s a question for you: Have you ever gone through a time in your life when you felt “in the flow”? It’s like you get lost in a project, to the point where you are paying zero attention to anything else. You’re completely immersed in whatever activity you’re doing. It… Read more

If I left my house right now, I could hit about 11 different smoothie and/or juice bars. I know this because I just Googled it. I have never actually been to a juice bar, but they have exploded over the last few years. Even the grocery store I go to… Read more

I. Hate. Electronics.There. I said it. I know the world is a dumpster fire right now, so I won’t go on too long about how technologically awful things have been lately. ​​​​Just a recap: My computer crashed on a major project I was working on before I saved it.Had to… Read more

What dietary advice have I given my clients again and again and again? And again? If you want to lose weight you have to, say it with me, burn more calories than you eat. It’s a simple formula: Calories in vs. Calories out. If you just reduce the calories you’re… Read more

  Hi, guys it’s Paige here and today’s Facebook Live kicks off my new series, The Belly Fat Solution Episode 1: Why You Need to Stop Losing Weight to Lose Weight. If any of y’all are new here, I’ve been talking about this subject here in the group and on… Read more

What’s the number one reason it’s really hard to lose weight? I know, you probably think of tons of reasons like: Too busy to exercise Too busy to research healthy foods and meals Hate to cook Can’t give up my comfort foods I have no idea where to start I’m… Read more

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If I had to pick the one topic I’m always Googling on the Interwebs (besides hilarious pet videos) it would probably be: Getting S**t Done I’m the kind of person who, given a Big Project, will tend to do things like watch funny animal videos, check email every 5 minutes,… Read more

  Here’s what I really want you to know, after months, well years really, of struggling with a stubborn belly that I couldn’t get rid of and, frankly, seemed like it was going to ruin my life.I figured it out.Here’s the thing: I got so frustrated, with myself and my… Read more

It’s Paige here and how are you? I know the holidays can be stressful so I really hope you’re finding a way to stay sane.Now, here’s what I want to talk about: I remember the first time I became aware of my weight as a, well, kind of ‘characteristic’ that… Read more

Picture this for a second…. You’re at a holiday party. You’re surrounded by your family, friends, or coworkers and are having a great time. Drinks are flowing and food is everywhere. And it’s delicious. In fact, you’ve already indulged in some of your favorites, in moderation of course 😉 But… Read more

Okay, guys…as I write this it is November 8th, 2019 and it is 30 degrees, but feels like 22 degrees. Even for the native Chicagoans (of which I am not one, but I live here cuz I have to), this is Very Cold for this time of year. So, I’ve… Read more

When it comes to worn-out health and fitness terms, the words ‘Cheat Day’ have definitely had their day in the sun. Or shade, as the case may be. You can find umpteen articles about whether having a cheat day is a good thing or a bad thing, but it really… Read more

How do we do what we do each day? The alarm goes off and we got up and do our thing – Workout, brush your teeth, shower, feed and walk the dog…even if you don’t feel like it, you do it. Part of that is just plain old habit (and… Read more

​​​​​​​​Did you know that there is a nutrient in your food that can keep you feeling full, doesn’t have any calories, and also help you live longer? Most of us don’t get enough of it. No it’s not wine. Sorry. It’s fiber, and it’s definitely worth taking a look at your intake since… Read more

So, let’s talk electronics. Specifically – Computers. Remember this guy? That was me this week. Here’s the thing. For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been getting an error message every couple of days letting me know that my computer was experiencing heavy memory usage and I needed shut some… Read more

Here’s something I’ve noticed recently – Not only is it hard to keep healthy habits by the end of the week, it’s also much harder after just a day. Just think how hard it is to have any willpower when you’re stressed or have had a long day at work… Read more

Transcript Below: I have an inspiring story that I want to tell. See, like a lot of my clients in their 40s, 50s, and 60s I found myself in that stage of life I think of as “Sudden Belly Fat.” So, when Linda came to me with the same problem,… Read more

Hi, guys! I wanted to share my story because it’s what brought me where I am today and I think a lot of you can relate. You can watch the video above or read about it down below. When I was in my 20s and 30s I wasn’t overweight but, of… Read more

Is there any word other than ‘habit’ that makes you shudder? It’s like ‘healthy lifestyle’ and ‘discipline’ and ‘politics.’ Words that make you instantly realize either all the things you’re doing wrong – or NOT doing at all – or all the things you can’t stand to think about (politics… Read more

We often think that the only way to get the heart rate up is with high impact exercises – Jumping jacks, jump roping, squat jumps, running, etc. Those are great exercises, but not everyone’s joints are thrilled with all that pounding, making it tough to find moves that really challenge… Read more

If you’re heading outside, don’t just go for your usual boring walk or run. Spice things up with interval training. It’s been proven to burn more calories, increase your afterburn and make you skinny. Okay, maybe not skinny but it’s more fun than just going the same pace. Use This… Read more

Abs. It’s not a 4-letter word but you might utter a 4-letter word every time you see yours. Now, you know that ab moves do NOT remove the flab, but they are very important in contributing to your overall fat loss and, of course, core strength. Below are some of… Read more

Kettlebell training has tons of advantages – You increase your aerobic capacity, strengthen your entire body and reduce lower back pain. Here are 5 killer kettlebell moves to get your heart rate up and metabolism going. 1. One Arm Swing Hold a KB (8-20 lbs) in the right hand, feet hip-distance apart.… Read more

If you’re running out of ideas for gifts, don’t worry. I’ve some good ones for last minute fitness gifts for the exerciser in your life. Or? For yourself! I won’t tell.   Adjustable Kettlebell/Softbell This is genius!  A way to have a ‘kettlebell’ using the softbells and adding on until… Read more

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If you really want to make changes in your body and make your future body less susceptible to pain, injury and just feeling crappy, weight training is a must. Adding lean muscle tissue bumps up your metabolism, strengthens your bones, muscles and connective tissue and it makes you feel good… Read more

Oh my gosh – nutrition and diet info is everywhere! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right? Well, maybe… Everyone has heard (and maybe lived through) the intense focus on how much… Read more

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Walking is a great exercise – You can do it pretty much anywhere, you get to be outside and you don’t need any special skills to do it. That’s all well and good, but it’s also easy to turn your exercise walk into more of a stroll. That’s fine if… Read more

I was thinking about a recent FB post I made to my group about getting up on the wrong side of the bed. But it was more than that, I just didn’t realize it at the time. It wasn’t just a bad mood, it was something else…something I couldn’t quite… Read more

Squats and lunges aren’t for everyone, especially if you have knee problems. But one way to work the lower body without the up and down motion of squats is with the Wall Sit. A Wall Sit is almost like a supported squat, but it’s a static move. That means you’re holding… Read more

Portion Control. The scariest words out there, right next to, “Honey? We need to talk.” The bad thing about portion control is that you have to actually pay attention to what you’re eating. The good thing? We live in a time where there are tons of great tools that make… Read more

There’s nothing Americans love more than creating trends. Because I’m old, I think about the things I begged my mom to get me – Parachute pants, Tretorn shoes, the Barbie Dream House…or, remember the Easy Bake Oven? I had one and, thinking about it, I probably baked more when I… Read more

If you’re stressed out, there’s a very good chance you’re a living, breathing human being. I emphasize the ‘human’ part of the equation because I see my cats and they are so not stressed that they actually sleep for 23 hours a day. There are all kinds of stress and… Read more

Do you ever get on the treadmill at home or at the gym and throw a towel over the display so that you can’t see how much longer you have to go? And then you lift the towel and go, “I’ve been on this thing for 3 MINUTES?!” Yeah. The… Read more

The other morning, I rolled out of bed, put on my workout clothes and looked in the mirror where I said, “Let’s crush this workout!” Okay, not really. What I actually did was put on my workout clothes and then proceed to NOT actually workout. We all know the hardest… Read more

I know that all these new-fangled electronics are supposed to make life easier, but I think it makes us all just a little bit crazier, too. How many times do you automatically reach for your phone to check for messages or emails? If I counted how many times my husband… Read more

This time of year, there is an infinite number of holiday gift guides out there and I swear I’ve looked at all of them to try and find ideas for the hard-to-buy people in my life (ahem, husband). And now I have another list to add to the lists. My… Read more

We often think that the only way to get the heart rate up is with high impact exercises – Jumping jacks, jump roping, squat jumps, etc. Those are great exercises, but not everyone’s joints are thrilled with all that pounding, making it tough to find moves that really challenge you.… Read more