by Lani Muelrath | Feb 15, 2010 | All Posts, Plant-Based Nutrition, Recipes
“Love your body” lasagna? To qualify as a true “love your body lasagna”, it would need to: be delicious be chock full of phyto – nutrition (that means color, plants, fiber, and all their friends) be low on fat In essence, it would have to...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 1, 2010 | All Posts, Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
Beans, legumes, pulses….whatever you call them, cultivating the habit of beans in your daily diet is a must in your skinny tool kit. Why? Beans are: packed with protein crazy with quality carbohydrate finite in fat full of fiber very versatile downright...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 28, 2010 | All Posts, Plant-Based Nutrition
“Is that bread in your cart?” “Uh, yeah.” And yes, I have been approached on more than one occasion in the market with this question. Multiple occasions, as a matter of fact. And different versions of the theme: what’s in my shopping...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 18, 2010 | All Posts, Move Your Body
When it comes to resistance training, is “super slow” an effective way to build muscle? A popular movement within the weight training world today is “super slow” style weight training. The idea is that by slowing the kinetics of weight training...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 17, 2010 | All Posts, Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
I can count the diet books I’d recommend on one hand. Or less. But there’s a new diet book out that has elbowed its way to the top 5. Rip Esselstyn’s Engine 2 Diet. The Engine 2 story Yes, Engine, as in fire engine. Rip Esselstyn is a fireman in...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 15, 2010 | All Posts, Weight Loss
You carve your figure with your fork. In other words: 1) Body shape is built by challenging the muscle. 2) Body shape is revealed by creating the body composition necessary to let the shape built in #1 show. You carve it out with your fork by dietary choices....
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 4, 2010 | All Posts, Move Your Body
We all talk about building muscle, keeping muscle mass, and wanting to have good shape to our muscle. But how is muscle really “made”? How do our workout efforts translate to shapelier, stronger muscle? You’ve no doubt heard that muscle growth is a...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 15, 2009 | All Posts, Move Your Body, Travel
I know. You’re not a trend follower. With a mind of your own, you zero in on what makes sense, what works, and aspire to consistency to get results. At the same time, you have the smarts to be curiously attentive to fitness news and know that in the past...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 7, 2009 | All Posts, Travel, Weight Loss
When the cargo shorts I bought for tropical travel a few years back slipped down (surprise!) without being unbuttoned at the Curacao airport on Wednesday, I knew a milestone had been passed. And that it’s time for a new tropical wardrobe. Honestly, this is the...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 17, 2009 | All Posts, Weight Loss
It’s been proven time and time again. A solid, nutritious breakfast will: stabilize blood sugar through the day ward off overeating as the day goes on eliminate cravings for sweets for the above reasons, be a powerful part of a weight loss or fat loss plan And...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 14, 2009 | Weight Loss
Vegetarian diets come in all shapes and sizes. But there are some things they all have in common, including the vegetarian diet that Alanis Morrisette follows: vegetable content in the diet is increased – in some cases drastically, especially for those who have...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 11, 2009 | All Posts, Move Your Body
Lani, Just wanted to send in a huge thank you for an amazing workshop. The resort was fab, the sessions were hard work but worth every drop of sweat. I enjoyed every minute. Bravo!!!! Sondra D., Mississauga, ON I really think you have an edge on things, Lani…....
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 28, 2009 | All Posts, Transformations, Weight Loss
I heard from Vicki this morning. She made my day. And I’ll tell you why. Yes, she’s down 20 lbs since a year ago when she signed on with the Woman’s Fitness BluePrint Coaching Program. And even more – better yet – her inner shift that...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 20, 2009 | All Posts
You could call it the American woman omnivore’s dilemma: the luscious cake with frosting that thick pictured next to the latest diet. It screams from the magazine covers every single time we hit the checkout stand at market. Even the cover of Oprah Magazine...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 10, 2009 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Recipes, Weight Loss
Right on the heels of the advice to eat low on the food chain if you want to get lower on your body fat stores as well, today’s lunch serves as a case in point as to how easy it is to eat satisfying meals. Meals that feed your body, your soul, and not your fat...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 10, 2009 | Weight Loss
A physician friend, healthy as a thoroughbred and enviously slim, tells me he has one primary rule of eating: “I eat fiber”. This is his rule of thumb for food choices. And upon close examination, it’s a powerful tool you too can use to up the...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 10, 2009 | Weight Loss
Apples enjoy a well-deserved reputation of providing good nutrition. And as I sliced a big juicy fuji into chunks for my morning bowl of oats, I vowed to pop in and complete a quick refresher course on just why they should be such a regular part of our diet. The real...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 8, 2009 | All Posts, Weight Loss
Eye-opening news from Mary Shomon in her new book, The Menopause Thyroid Solution. Evidently, thyroid problems can mimic menopause – and peri-menopause symptoms – quite cleverly. (Oh boy!) In other words, if you are experiencing any of the following...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 22, 2009 | All Posts, All Setup, Weight Loss
Provocative question. Compelling evidence. Literally. Is the fat you eat the fat you’ll wear? Apparently, the fat you eat is the fat you’ll wear. if a researcher were to biopsy the fat deposits of your thigh, abdomen, or (pretty much anywhere else that...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 8, 2009 | All Posts, Weight Loss
Can the indiscriminate eater make peace with the disciplined dieter within? (YES. But first…) Let’s face it. There are two distinct voices within for anyone who has ever had a weight problem. How about we meet these two, face to face (and fork). For one,...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 28, 2009 | All Posts, Move Your Body
Not to rain on anyone’s muscle parade, but this myth has been perpetuated one too many times. This is the problem with the proliferation of fitness information on the web. Something is said somewhere – no matter how substantiated or not – and then...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 22, 2009 | All Posts, Plant-Based Nutrition, Recipes
I’ve been patchy in my green drink consumption. Distracted by all the fresh veggies and fruits of summer, my occasional glass of glop (OK, that’s what a green drink often ends up looking like!) had gone AWOL. In my own defense, my antique Vitamix threw its...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 7, 2009 | All Posts, Move Your Body
I’ve never had a bad Bar Method Studio workout experience. As it turns out, there is a choreographic genius to the orchestration of the Bar Method Studio workout, and you recognize it from the drop of the first downbeat. And the effect is intentionally designed....
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 3, 2009 | All Posts, Weight Loss
Is your fitness cup half empty or half full? Let me back up to the beginning. This morning after an early morning walk I hopped into the bath. Now, this may not necessarily sound like something that would provide a moment of inspiration, so let me explain. The left...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 24, 2009
Always aspiring to bring you content and information that you find most useful, I’m hoping you will help me do just that by answering a couple of quick questions. And I’ll send you something for your time, too. More about that below. First, your answers...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 21, 2009
Wait! You Must Confirm Your Request To Continue… (You’re Almost There… Just One More Step….) There’s one important thing you must do. In order to complete your request for materials, you must confirm your subscription! It’s simple...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 15, 2009 | Weight Loss
How does a Ms. Fitness America eat? Meet nutrition expert and wellness enthusiast Kardena Pauza. Kardena is a Top Certified Personal Trainer at Next Level Fitness & Wellness Center, and a Nutritional Consultant that has been passionately involved in the area of...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 5, 2009 | All Posts, Weight Loss
Is it time for you to take some ACTION when it comes to organizing your dietary plan, making some semblance of your exercise endeavors, and just plain getting a grip on your weight and energy? Do you wince when you think of all the time that has gone by with dashed...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 13, 2009 | All Posts, Move Your Body, Weight Loss
With 3 weeks out of the last 7 being on travel adventure of one form or another, my usual fitness routine has been a mix of eclectic alternatives. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining. Central to my fitness dream is to have an exercise and eating...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 5, 2009 | All Posts, Weight Loss
image: Misty Donna is having a great year. She has cracked her personal fat loss code and was finally able to drop more much-desired size. She is realizing successful changes in multiple ways. Her body is getting stronger and trimmer, her dietary practices that...
by Lani Muelrath | May 23, 2009 | All Posts, Move Your Body
Floating may not sound like much of a fitness activity. But scuba diving cranks up the calorie burn, requires cardiovascular strength, upper body brawn, demands the power of a good leg-kick, challenges your core muscles, and envelopes you in deep relaxation all at...
by Lani Muelrath | May 20, 2009 | All Posts, Weight Loss
The educated guess was right. Without having gotten my hands on the book to read cover-to-cover, it’s pretty clear that the elements of the new release The End of Overeating, as presented via the title and cover clearly depict just what this book is all about. A...
by Lani Muelrath | May 16, 2009
Wait! You Must Confirm Your Request To Continue… (You’re Almost There… Just One More Step….) There’s one important thing you must do. In order to complete your request for materials, you must confirm your subscription! It’s simple...
by Lani Muelrath | May 15, 2009
“Out Of Pain And Into Control Of My Health. Lani has led me to a place where my fitness level is optimal.” ~ Laura Huerta, CA “I Recently Wore An Evening Dress That I Had Not Worn In 18 Years!!” ~ Diana Israel, Danville, CA “Regained My Health and Well...
by Lani Muelrath | May 14, 2009
My 11 Year Photo History Are YOU looking for: Weight loss that lasts? More Energy? Improved Mental Outlook? LASTING Change ….so that you can get on with your life? I’ve done it and so can you! Here’s proof…. Are you ready to get out of your own...
by Lani Muelrath | May 11, 2009 | All Posts, Move Your Body
Long steeped in the basics of Weight Training, Supersets, and Yoga as my favorite workout regimens, there come the times when I have a hankering to get back to my dancer’s roots. See, dance is where I started. Actually, my love affair with dance began...
by Lani Muelrath | May 9, 2009 | All Posts, Weight Loss
The end of overeating. It’s the title of a new book I’ve just barely heard about. Has it crossed your path yet? I don’t know a thing about it except what the picture is on the cover. It shows a piece of carrot cake sitting near a carrot. I’ve...
by Lani Muelrath | May 9, 2009
Then you have come to the right place. Yes, your fitness dreams can come true. I stake my Fitness DreamMaker™ brand on it. You can cut through fitness information clutter – I call it “fitfo” – to realize fitness, weight loss, and fat loss. But...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 9, 2009 | All Posts, Move Your Body, Weight Loss
It seems that this phrase has been on my tongue, in my voice, and in my ears – in one shape or form – a lot over the past month. I underscored the idea with the article “It’s The Calories, Honey!” It seems to be one of the biggest...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 5, 2009 | All Posts, Weight Loss
Funny, isn’t it? How we have a love-hate relationship with muffintops! It’s the best part of the muffin (in my opinion, anyway!) but when it comes to the ones that spill over our jeans, not so delish, right? Which is why I am totally enchanted with Truth...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 4, 2009
Eat Stop Eat Scientific Research proves that Eat Stop Eat will help you lose Weight, burn stubborn body fat, and naturally boost growth hormone -and preserve lean muscle and metabolism T-Tapp a series of movements designed to put the body in proper functional...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 1, 2009 | All Posts
It doesn’t matter where you are in your weight: loss, gain, or at any point in between. Just between us, what we ALL want is to have physical confidence, right?! And feeling attractive, slim, and yes, sexy, are all a part of that confidence. I’m a big...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 15, 2009 | All Posts, Weight Loss
It was BIG big news just a few years back. As recently as 2004, several study releases pointed us in the direction of looking at our sleep patterns as possible, potential indicators in weight gain, BMI, and body fat levels. I remember it was all over the news for...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 11, 2009 | All Posts, Move Your Body, Weight Loss
Wanna gain muscle, lose fat, and feel vital in body, mind and spirit? There are conversations all over the place about these very things here at thetruthabout…. and if you haven’t been able to take a peek or listen in on “comments” before, here...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 3, 2009 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
A fresh look at the Science of Visualization appeared in an article that a client kindly linked me to today. Knowing that the use of vivid visualization is an important part of my coaching practice and a integral part of the Woman’s Fitness Blueprint, she wanted...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 25, 2009 | Move Your Body, Weight Loss
Ready for Part 2? Previously, I introduced the term EPOC on a blog post here: EPOC: Hot Ticket Item In You Fat Loss Toolkit?. Quick snapshot? EPOC stands for “excess post-exercise oxygen consumption”. This is the sustained oxygen consumption that takes...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 23, 2009 | All Posts
When it comes right down to it, what do we all want when it comes to building fitness and vitality? Real information, including no-nonsense facts about how to lose body fat and build muscle. I’ve already told you how glad I was to come across Eat Stop Eat, which...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 18, 2009 | All Posts, Move Your Body, Weight Loss
EPOC. I know what you’re thinking: “Oh, no, another acronym!” Well my fit friends, this is definitely one you want to know about! For it a powerful tool you want to have tucked away in your body recomposition, weight management, or fat loss arsenal....
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 4, 2009 | Move Your Body, Weight Loss
Do you ever wish you could just force a fitness issue and be there NOW? Listen: You can’t just force fat off your body. Our bodies just don’t work that way. The question still comes up – how to move fitness or fat loss forward as quickly as...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 3, 2009 | All Posts
A flood of blog comments, emails, and other responses have been flowing in with regards to the blog posts Mini Meals And Metabolism: Fact Or Fitness Myth? and 6 Reasons Mini Meals Might Work For you. The responses have been as varied and rich as the women...
