Are You Treating Yourself or Cheating Yourself?
“Treat yo’self!” “C’mon, man. #YOLO.” “Life is too short to not have treats.” I’ve heard it all. And while I couldn’t agree more that you only live once and life is short, I’m not so sure if your idea of treating yourself is quite on par. In fact, these treats could be holding you back. Let […]
If You’re Juicing, You Should Stop.
Eating your vegetables and juicing them are not the same thing. And trust me, there is a HUGE difference between the two. In recent years, juicing machines have taken over as a popular Christmas gift, wedding registry item, and often advertised “must have” gadget. The market for juices is actually hovering around $2 billion annually. […]
Farmer’s Market Shopping for the FIX!
Welcome to summer! Farmers Markets are in full swing everywhere, which means it’s time YOU take advantage, and we don’t mean take advantage of the donut stand. Farmers Markets offer some of the sweetest fruits, robust vegetable selections, and delicious honey and oils you can find. So where do you begin? We’ve got you covered. […]
Why Sugar Is Killing Us.
Experts say that sugar is more addictive than most illegal drugs. And I don’t know about you, but I tend to trust the experts but also do my own research. After reading countless articles, nutritionists’ perspectives, and blogs, I’m convinced that this message does in fact need spreading: sugar is KILLING us. Let’s start with some […]
Are You Overtraining?
I know. Your newfound love for fitness has you feeling AMAZING. Your endorphins are high, your adrenaline is pumping, you’re finally losing weight and making progress, and you are craving more. The addiction absolutely exists, especially when someone transitions from the honeymoon phase of finding an exercise program they like to the obsession phase. So […]
Tips for Staying on Track This Memorial Day Weekend
It’s here. Memorial Day weekend. That long, three-day weekend when the weather turns for the better, the sun is out, the neighborhood pool is open, and brats and beer call your name. You work hard. You deserve a break. You deserve a few brews over the weekend, and you’re ready to unwind. So you stop […]
The Magical Power of Water.
Are they really writing a blog post about WATER? Yep. We sure are. Water is THAT important. And we don’t just mean for those of you who are rocking out extreme home fitness. We mean EVERYONE. So many companies today are marketing “weight loss” supplements to you that are really just glorified ways of flavoring […]
Why and How You Should Replace That Frappe Addiction.
If you’re a sucker for a venti caramel frappe on a hot summer’s day, or a pumpkin spice latte come fall, this post is for you. Trust me, we understand your addiction to coffee and coffee-flavored beverages, but we also understand the health disadvantages of sugar. So believe us when we say that we know you […]
Motivation to Get Fit from Your Friends at Body Electric
If you only knew how often we’ve heard the words, “I wish I had your motivation.” Yeah. We do, too. If we’re being completely honest, we DO wish you had our motivation, our drive, our passion, and our good feels. We DO wish you could feel what it feels like to have natural energy, to […]
How to Meal Prep Like a Boss
If you’re looking for results, and we mean RESULTS, with your body, let us be the first to tell you that achieving those results starts in the kitchen, NOT in the gym. Sure, your workouts matter. They matter in helping you gain strength, flexibility, core stability, and even mental toughness. But your body is truly […]