How to Overcome your Fitness Fears
When I work with clients or talk to people about their fitness goals, many express their fear of failure. For some people, it seems easier to do nothing than to invest their time at the gym and risk falling short. To those who fear failure, I have two points: First, I...
Team Optimum True Strength – Brookie
This past week I was blessed with the opportunity to travel to Chicago to attend a sports nutrition seminar and photo shoot for Optimum Nurtition. Neil and I have used O.N products for years. I love their products! In my dream house I would have a magical water...
Turn in Loved Ones: Its Dieting Season? — Chocolate Cake Brownie
I have a really hard time with seasonal dieters. A seasonal dieter is someone who diets for a set duration of time - you know the 24 week competition prep and the 12 week weight loss challenge folk. I work in the fitness industry so I understand the business side of...
Unconditional Love — Chocolate Raspberry Muffins
Unconditional love is simple in theory, but at the very heart of unconditional love lies selflessness; which is a difficult task to execute. I have been blessed to experience unconditional love on many levels. Life through unconditional love is a wondrous adventure...
Sweetner? No Thanks I’m Sweet Enough
Ok I admit it I am an artificial sweetener junkie... Splenda... Walden Farms... really anything that says 'sugar free'. I was always so worried about calories that I got dependent on these products, and I hate it. I felt like the more I consumed the more my cravings...
Life Lesson From the Hippie Looking Dentist – Haters Gonna Hate
Everyone will at some point be the victim of a hater. A hater is a negative person who for some reason feels the need to say something mean. Haters like to hate because it makes them feel good to put you down. A hater is someone who typically doesn't feel good about...
Simple is Sexy
Many individuals are working hard to build a better body. And they’re doing things totally backwards. The popular notion is eat LESS and exercise MORE. While this is true for those who are sedentary and overweight, there are some who need to do the complete opposite....
The Transition Period… Post Competition – Lemon Protein Bars
This past fall Neil and I were at a bodybuilding show. We sat in the audience watching competitor after competitor parade around, showcasing their amazing physiques. Sitting there in full blown off season the competitors were very motivating. As each competitor...
Transformation Challenge Winner Announced
The entire Trench Fitness team is extremely proud to announce that the 1st place winner of the “Built in the Trench” challenge is Jennifer Howe.
Fitness Competitions….What’s all the Hype About?
There is no denying that the fitness competition industry is growing. More and more people are taking the plunge to go through a competition prep and step on stage for the very first time. New organizations are popping up to cater to the ever growing crowd and with...