Getufit with Irene- Helping you lead a healthy lifestyle.

Healthy eating and exercise habits are usually on auto-pilot throughout the workweek, but Friday comes around and many of us tend to let loose by having one too many cocktails, indulging in brunch or other restaurant meals, sleeping in and skipping our workouts. Sound like you? Here are my best tips for how to stay on track over the weekend! Don't be WEAK! 

Sleep matters for a lot of reasons, and may even matter as much as some of your training! For starters, the physiological repair and growth that actually makes you better happens when you rest, but predominantly when you sleep. It improves motor learning (learning a new skill) and cognitive function. And better sleep can lead to better emotional well-being. Unfortunately, the converse is also true...

Bloating and feeling swollen can be signs of a serious medical condition, but it could mean that you may need to adjust a few things that could make a significant difference in your waistline and your weight.  This podcast pinpoints what causes bloating, and what things you can do to illuminate this uncomfortable and undesired feeling. 

What is the difference between BMI and Body Fat percentage?  Which is better to know?  How do you calculate either?  What's a good range to be in? Do those scales work?  OMG, WTF, IDK.... If you're confused about this topic this show will share the facts on FAT.

Many people believe they could improve their lives if only they had more of that mysterious thing called willpower. With more self-control we would all eat right, exercise regularly, avoid drugs and alcohol, save for retirement, stop procrastinating, and achieve all sorts of noble goals.  Understanding the role of willpower is likely to be important for developing effective treatments for add...

Cleaning up your diet usually means your intake of fat and sugar drops dramatically causing your system to become constipated.  In fact, 40 million Americans have issues with regularity, and it can be resolved simply by adding a few simple things into your day.  Keep that colon healthy and that tummy-bloat down with some simple strategies! 

The average person GAINS 11 pounds on a diet.  This is because they lose weight, they lose muscle and fat. When they regain weight, they gain back all fat. And since muscle burns seven times as many calories as fat, their metabolism is slower than when they started the diet. The cruel fact is that they then need even fewer calories to maintain their weight.  Listen to what the top reason...

How can you keep moving, burn calories, keep moving and establish an active schedule during this "stay-at-home" time to avoid getting into a sedentary rut over these next few weeks.  This will not only help you avoid gaining the "Covid-19pounds", but it will help with your emotional and mental state of being as well.  

We all have habits. Big or small, healthy or unhealthy, our habits combine to form routines that play out every day for us. Most of this is done without us even having to think. That’s why even though we understand the importance of having good habits, sometimes it’s tough to stick to a healthy daily routine. Listen to my tips on how we can establish good routines to avoid weight gain during COVID...

We all have habits. Big or small, healthy or unhealthy, our habits combine to form routines that play out every day for us. Most of this is done without us even having to think. That’s why even though we understand the importance of having good habits, sometimes it’s tough to stick to a healthy daily routine.  Listen to my tips on how we can establish good routines to avoid weight gain during...

What is GetuGreat 2020 and how does it work?  Meet new member Amy Dion who joined GetuGreat just 6 weeks ago and listen to her talk about how this program works and how it has been successful for her.  It's realistic.  It's sustainable.  It's affordable.  The spring session starts on March 22.  Sign up today!  https://www.getufitfitnessandnutrition.com/product-pa...

Is a daily weight fluctuation normal? If you weigh yourself every morning , you probably notice that the number on the scale can change significantly from one day to the next. Sometimes the reason for the daily weight fluctuation is obvious. Perhaps you indulged in a big meal before bedtime that resulted in weight gain or had a very sweaty workout that resulted in weight loss. But there are other...

We live in a society that measures and medicates.   All the tools and technology and medicines deployed to maintain heart health are a help — yet heart disease remains the No. 1 killer in America.  High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major contributor.   Even so, heart disease is largely preventable, and much of that prevention lies in small steps that can make a bi...

Did you know that meal prep doesn’t have to be a sadistic activity that takes hours and hours of your precious free time?  It is your game plan that needs a facelift in which will help you battle the dinner hassle every night.  I share my amazing tips on getting dinner on the table with ease, your family will love it and you will save money and stay healthy all at once!

Portion sizes have increased by over 35% over the last 20 years.  Plate sizes have gone from 9 inches to 15 inches.  Americans have a total distorted view of what an appropriate portion size is, which directly correlates to our obesity rate.   Listen to my show and get some tips on how to distinguish the right portion size for you!

What if I told you that you could be 80% more successful with your weight loss program if you did one little thing?  Would you do it??  Then you need to listen to this podcast!  People who keep a food journal are more likely to lose weight and keep it off!!! Lots of great information and tips!

We all know exercising is good for you ... but how do you make it a regular routine?  Listen to this podcast and learn about some interesting benefits to working out that you may not be aware of!

Launching the start of a new session on October 21! Listen to my podcast for a real feel of what is included and how these programs really work!! Autumn Reboot

I don’t understand why, but the practice of self-massacre is not only common but it has been in practice for years. People like to take themselves down. People wait until they are at the peak of success. Then they sit back and watch a wrecking ball rip everything apart. The problem here is that the wrecking ball is being controlled by you.  Listen to how you can avoid this with your dieting.

What's true? What's hearsay?  It is hard to tell!  There are so many misleading stories and tales in the fitness world that may have you believing wrong  information! Listen to some of the more common ones get BUSTED!

Medication vs Lifestyle

All week long we look forward to our weekends.  We plan our days off of work around relaxing events than often include parties, social gatherings and restaurants.  No matter what, celebrations occur on the weekends and that inevitably includes food.  Lots of food.  We love to celebrate and we love to celebrate with food!  Opa...as the Greeks love to say!   Read my ful...