Blog | Method3 Fitness

• 22 Apr 2024

  Meal Prep Made Easy: How Your Freezer Can Save You Time and Money

  Let’s talk about a powerhouse tool in your kitchen: your freezer! It can be a HUGE asset when it comes to meal planning, prepping, and storage… EVEN if you’re one of those people who doesn’t like leftovers! Here are 4 ways you can use your freezer to make healthy eating even easier. 4 Clean-Eating Freezer Tips: 1. Make Smoothie Packs. Place your favorite smoothie ingredients in a freezer bag and pop it into the freezer. When you're ready for a smoothie, just grab a pack, add liquid, protein powder, and any other add-ins you want, and blend! 2. Pre-Portioned Protein Packs. If you live in a small household, ....

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• 19 Apr 2024

  Los Gatos Personal Trainers On The 1% Rule: How Small Changes Lead to Big Results

  The self-help gurus like to tell us that getting just 1% better every day brings big changes over time. As “Atomic Habits” author James Clear says, “Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.” Tiny improvements add up. See how much in just a year. Over your lifetime, you are the result of what you do consistently, even if it doesn’t seem like you’re advancing day to day. So, how do you do it? First, get your mindset wrapped around the idea. Too often, our Los Gatos Personal Trainers meet people who want to get healthy RIGHT NOW. “I want to lose 20 pounds NOW” “I want to stop eating ....

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• 15 Apr 2024

  Turn Struggles into Triumphs

  What do you keep doing, even though it keeps preventing you from succeeding? We're talking about the biggest barrier to your success that you not only built but also maintain by consistent behavior that contradicts all the other effort you’re making. Is it drinking wine at night? Staying up too late watching Netflix? Eating fast food after you leave the gym? This month, our personal trainers would like you to focus on conquering That Thing so you can make big strides to your desired destination. First, identify That Thing. This might not be too hard. We bet you already know what it is. But if you need to think about it, then look for any ....

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• 12 Apr 2024

  Trusting Yourself: A Journey to Self-Belief and Well-Being

  Trust is central to any healthy relationship – even the one you have with yourself. Let’s face it: If you can’t trust what you tell yourself, then you can’t truly believe in yourself. It just doesn’t add up. And until you learn to believe in yourself, you can’t expect anyone else to. And you can’t expect to really get where you’re trying to go – with exercise, eating right, or any other aspect of your life. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to lose sight of this most important relationship you have – with yourself. But building trust with yourself is crucial for personal growth, ....

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• 8 Apr 2024

  Unveiling the Truth: What's Really in Your Ultra-Processed Foods

  We hear a lot about why eating whole foods is good for you… But sometimes that’s not enough to get us to actually EAT them. We thought it would be fun (and helpful) to flip the script and talk about what you’re really eating when you eat ultra-processed (aka “junk”) foods. To be clear, when we’re talking about ultra-processed foods, we’re referring to manufactured foods or “food products.” They come in a package and usually are ready to eat, although sometimes you have to heat them up (like ramen soup, frozen dinners, or those “helper” boxed meals that you mix with ground meat and cook). ....

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• 5 Apr 2024

  Mastering the Art of Snacking: Four Simple Swaps for Better Choices

  Most of us tend to have a love-hate “all or nothing” relationship with snacks. One day we’re super strict about avoiding them… And then we do a face plant in a carton of ice cream after a bad day (or even a great day when we have something to celebrate). The good news is, there is a healthy — and delicious — middle ground that can actually HELP you reach your goals. It’s all about planning your snacks ahead of time, and then working them into your regular meal schedule to hold you over if you get hungry. That way you can make better choices that move you closer to your goals. Here are 4 healthy snack ....

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• 1 Apr 2024

  The Ultimate Grocery Shopping Guide: Expert Tips From Our Campbell Personal Trainers For a Successful Trip

  Confession time… Raise your hand if you’ve ever left your grocery list at home! (You can’t see us right now but our hand is up!) It’s the worst, isn’t it? You walk in, you see those big bright lights, and all of a sudden… your mind goes blank. What were you here for again? This is a great reminder of how the “magic” of a great shopping trip begins before you hit the store. It may seem like a mindless chore, but grocery shopping is an important life skill. Our Campbell Personal Trainers know it plays a HUGE role in your results, your health, AND your bank account! ....

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• 29 Mar 2024

  Eating for Energy: Superfoods That Can Fire Up Your Metabolism

  We get asked a ton of questions about food… what to eat, when to eat, etc., etc. Usually our answer is that you really can’t go wrong with whole “real” foods — the kinds of foods that don’t come from a manufacturer and that don’t have a long list of ingredients. But some foods can give you an extra “edge” when it comes to specific goals… Like this list of foods that can help you boost your metabolism! How many of these do you eat (or drink) regularly? 5 Metabolism-Boosting Superfoods Lean Meat (turkey, bison, chicken) Not only does protein-rich meat help you build and ....

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• 25 Mar 2024

  Break Time, Make Time: Elevate Your Productivity with Strategic Breaks

  Let’s talk about the most overlooked — and under appreciated! — productivity hack out there… Taking regular breaks during the day! The problem with taking breaks is that it can feel like you’re slacking… But you’re not. Any here’s why: Being “always on” can lead to burnout and make you less effective. Researchers who analyzed 80+ studies found that taking regular breaks can keep you feeling energized AND increase your productivity. The key is to make sure you follow a few guidelines. What you do during your breaks — and how long they last — most definitely ....

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• 22 Mar 2024

  San Jose Personal Trainers Tips For Springing Into Self-Care

  Spring is a time of renewal, a time to clean and reorganize, and a time to feel reenergized by the sunshine and hope for brighter days. Our San Jose Personal Trainers know that all of that makes it an ideal time to focus on self-care strategies that will guide you through the next few months and position you perfectly for summer. First, think about this: How are you feeling in your life right now? About your healthy habits and about your self-care? Are you more in need of a rebirth, like annual flowers emerging again? Or do you need to clean out the cupboards and restock with fresh supplies? Maybe you need to absorb the life-giving powers of being ....

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