Getufit with Irene- Helping you lead a healthy lifestyle.

As we kick off a new year we strive to be the best that we can be.  So often we try to fix what is broken by searching for answers in regimens that may not be ideal.  Listen to my tips on how to reinvent your wellness by going back to what has always worked for you.  With that being said, it takes a tremendous amount of soul searching and patience to get there, but in the end it wil...

Maintaining weight loss and motivation can be extremely difficult.  Instead of doing a show on what to do to avoid slipping, I decided to do one on strategies to implement to ensure that you will STAY motivated. It was truly difficult to isolate the key factors, and clearly following the program and being consistent was essential… however as I work with a large population of people now who se...

We may never know what came first... the chicken ? Or the egg? However the debate of which eggs are healthier or better for you, brown or white, can be argued with surprising facts.  How about quinoa vs brown rice?  More importantly what if you are selecting between two things that may not be equally as healthy and you pick the unhealthier one all while thinking you made the right choice...

As if losing weight isn't hard enough...what happens if you are faced with trying to change your lifestyle without the support of loved ones or family and friends who are always sabotaging your efforts?  This can be purposefully or even unintentionally with gifts of chocolate and sweet nothings that chalk up too endless amounts of calories that make it impossible to get ahead.  See my ti...

Who says you can booze and lose?  The key is balance!  It's not about restricting its about knowing how to incorporate your drinking the right things at the right time and the proper amounts!  Listen to my tips and enjoy a cocktail without having a setback on the scale! 

We all have a comfort zone.  "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you." I can say that ALL DAY LONG. You have to push out of that area which is too easy in order to see results. Instead we convince ourselves that we are taking initiative toward our goals, when we are just coasting.  Meet my newest character "Pseudo Diet Sabastian". He's in coast mode.  So is his weight.&nbs...

Losing weight and finally transforming your body is a huge factor is reaching that healthy lifestyle.  Transforming your mind and accepting that your identity has changed can be a lot more difficult to achieve. Changing the way we think about yourselves, the way we look, and the way we think we are perceived by others can impact the future of the sustainability of your weight loss. Listen to...

A study from the New England Journal of Medicine found that people can under-report food intake by as much as 47%.  There is alot of room for error when we don't understand nutrition and some of the secret saboteurs of weight loss.  Listen to the top items people don't think to track and see if that brings light to your weight loss struggles. 

Of course we know to drink water and exercise.. but what about all of the behind the scenes hoopla that causes constant weight loss derailment and distraction from your health goals. See what they are and how they can be avoided.

Changing how you think is hard. Changing your environment isn’t. By training your environment, your habits follow.  Often we spend so much time gathering information needed to make changes and we spend countless hours organizing this information without actually implementing it.  The only way to make a change is to actually start altering those behaviors that are undesired, and this shou...

It is so easy to put too much emphasis on the goals we want to achieve and the identities we want to establish for ourselves and underestimate the value of making small improvements on a daily basis. Too often, we convince ourselves that massive success requires massive action. Whether it is losing weight, running a marathon,  writing a book, earning a degree or certificate, or achieving any...

I will never be the nutritionist/trainer that says you can’t drink or eat something. It’s not my philosophy; never has been and never will be. Why? Because I practice what I preach. Yes, I eat chocolate and I love to have a beer with my friends, but I also know my limits, I train hard and I eat a balanced diet. Yes, you can drink alcohol and lose weight if you do it right. Follow my tips and drink...

Negative body image is a growing issue in our society as we strive for perfection. Many people feel unhappy or insecure about their physical appearance at some point in their lives. However, some individuals become obsessed and excessively worried about a small, and often exaggerated or imagined, flaw in their physical appearance.  When it comes to weight loss, some people have difficulties e...

People who dislike exercise are the ones who don’t get their feet wet.  They join a gym and start going every day...or go without a plan.  They are the ones who want to be runners and start by attempting to run a mile with no build up.  People often set their goals too high and can't maintain the regimen they set up for themselves.  Get your feet wet!  If you want to start...

Many times when you decide to buckle down and start making better food choices, the first thing that comes to mind is that you want to incorporate more healthy foods into your diet .  Unfortunately many of these foods are not as healthy as you think.  See how buzz words can interfere with your progress.

Hunger serves an obvious purpose: it tells us that we need to eat to keep our bodies fueled.  We have a misunderstanding of what full is. Most of us overeat and don't understand when our body actually needs fuel which leads to the eventual gaining of weight.  Learning how to interpret the signs of hunger and incorporate the right foods into our diets, can lead to successful long term wei...

The process of losing weight correctly is slow.  Only a limited amount of people make it to this permanent level of weight loss.  These are the people that have the will power to avoid the temptations of quitting when that scale repeatedly displays a number that is not warranted. The frustration that occurs in the first month of dieting because of these natural weight is the #1 cause of...

The truth is no one really understands what the METABOLISM truly is.   We all want a faster one, but we misinterpret the appropriate behaviors needed to ignite the spark that is necessary to get this fire going.  Just like a bonfire, once it is lit...it will burn uncontrollably, but most inhibit this from occurring due to dysfunctional eating behaviors such as quick fix diets and &n...

Last year over 600,000 Americans died of a fatal heart attack.  In most people, the kidneys have trouble keeping up with excess sodium in the blood. As sodium accumulates, the body holds onto water to dilute the sodium. This increases both the amount of fluid surrounding cells and the volume of blood in the bloodstream. Sodium isn’t generally a nutrient that you need to look for; it finds you...

Weight-loss goals can mean the difference between success and failure. Realistic, well-planned weight-loss goals keep you focused and motivated. They provide a plan for change as you transition to a healthier lifestyle.  Listen to me break down the word SMART into these 5 categories that will help you create strategies that will help you meet those goals once and for all! S pecific, M easurab...

What's your New Year's Resolution this year?  To lose weight?  Get fit? Was it last year's goal?  The year before...and the year before that?? Don't worry.  You're not alone.  95% of people who lose weight end up having to redo their diet.  This is not because the diet didn't work...it is because the approach of keeping it off wasn't taken with the proper mindset. &nb...

Even the most disciplined dieters can't live on vegetables and protein without indulging. The term "cheat" itself has negative connotations. The idea is that you're "good" if you eat clean, or "bad" if you cheat. This psychological barrier can be harder to overcome than the physical barrier of making small changes to your diet, which is why some people steer clear of cheat days completely. Listen...

It is difficult to identify when we are in the thick of it, but when frustration occurs when your weight loss goals are not being met our natural reaction is to unconsciously create excuses for why we can't achieve success.  Our subconscious mind protects our ego from the reality of our lack of follow through or inability to stick with a program.  These are all things that can be changed...

Over the last 3 years, Getufit Fitness & Nutrition has helped over 2000 people learn how to lead a healthier lifestyle.  There are so many tips that stand out as being top-rated but when Getufit success stories were asked to share which ones made a difference,  I came up with this great podcast.  Listen and learn from those who have changed their lives by simply TRUSTING the PRO...

With a few weeks until the New Year, it's still prime indulging season, the time of year when you may feel tempted to give into lots of treats, and worry about the consequences in January. But are some of the things you believe about holiday weight gain actually old wives tales?  Listen to what is fact and what is fiction... and hear my tips for surviving Thanksgiving Day !