We were in LA for the 2008 NBA Finals (Lakers/Celtics). This was the moment we had all prayed for, and the thing my husband Ray dreamed of and worked for his entire life- the Championships. Everything seemed perfect- except for one thing- our 17 month old son, Walker was suddenly not himself. He was lethargic, peeing thru his diaper, he taught himself how to say “Juice Mommy” between Monday & Friday because he was excessively thirsty and then, he started vomiting.
Read MoreMeet Shannon Allen: our resident mom-on-the-go. Shannon lives in Miami, Florida with her husband, Ray Allen (two-time NBA champion) and their five children; Tierra, Ray III, Walker, Wynn and Wystan.
Read More“A negative mindset, will not lead to positive results”.
The process to living an optimal life begins with your mind. Often times as a trainer and life coach, I find that individuals, especially those in pursuit of achieving a better level of health and fitness, refer to themselves in the negative sense. We all, unconsciously and routinely, use damaging statements in relation to our goals, such as “I’ll never be able to eat healthy”, “it will take forever for me to reach my goals” or the most common “I hate the way I look and feel”. When I hear clients speak negatively about themselves or others, I respond with a challenge: for every negative statement, they have to text me four positive things about themselves before the completion of their day.
Read MoreMeet our nutritionist: Tara Mardigan, MS, MPH, RD. Tara is a NYC-based nutritionist, also known as The Plate Coach. She studied nutrition at the University of New Hampshire (BS), Yale-New Haven Hospital (dietetic internship), and Tufts University (MS, MPH) where she concentrated on nutrition communication and health disparities.
Read MoreMeet our fitness and wellness expert: Faheem Mujahid. Faheem is an accomplished strength and conditioning coach and fitness expert who utilizes his knowledge in exercise science, corrective exercise, and nutrition and sports performance to inspire the change to a healthier life.
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