Weight Loss Challenge Fall 2022 Results

We are proud to introduce our five weight loss competition finalists. Win or lose, all five of these competitors took home better health, more energy, and better fitness. Please read about their journeys, and come vote for a winner at the 2022 Weight Loss Challenge Finale. 9AM, Sunday November 20, 2022. Food and InBody’s will be served!

Top 11 Foods to Avoid For Weight Loss

Top 11 Foods to Avoid for Weight Loss in Alexandria VA

Weight Loss is a challenging journey.  It’s complicated by the fact that every person is different.  Their metabolisms differ, their gut bacteria is differs, their activities levels differ.  There is no single magic pill or template meal plan that works for everyone 100% of the time.  There are, however, some universal principles that apply to everyone in Alexandria VA & Springfield VA.  We are going to go over the 11 foods you should avoid when attempting to lose weight, and why you should avoid eating them.

Start of My Weight Loss Journey at Sand & Steel

The Start of My Weight Loss Journey at Sand & Steel

From the outside looking in, joining CrossFit Sand & Steel was daunting. After 30 days in, I’m happy to say that none of my fears were warranted. I love that Sand & Steel includes everyone, regardless of fitness level, and makes sure we are all trained safely. I just completed my first competition…and I actually enjoyed it. I never thought I could do this, and I wanted to let you know:

YES, YOU CAN DO THIS TOO!!
SHELINA MERCHANT

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Eight Full Body Workout Videos for Weight Loss

Looking for a Full Body Workout for Weight Loss?  We have collected eight of the best full-body workout videos on YouTube.  As a bonus, you’ll find a link for a free online CoreFit Class with us.  CoreFit features the TRX suspension trainer and kettlebells in cardio sequences to scorch calories and build total-body strength.

8 Tips for Designing Strength and Weight Loss Programs Final 3

8 Tips for Designing a Strength and Weight Loss Workout Plan

Designing strength and weight loss workout plans is both an art and a science.  One needs to consider intensity volume, frequency, exercise selection, and order.  But a successful personal trainer also needs to build fun and engaging workouts.  Here are 8 expert tips for building out a better workout plan.  Plus, we include 8 workouts designed for beginners starting a weight loss and strength workout regimen.

Paul Before and After Fitness Transformation

Before and After Weight Loss Transformation Photos

Welcome to our post about body transformation!  I am going to outline the 7 most important aspects to efficiently complete a weight loss transformation.  You’ll find training tips, programming tips, nutrition tips, and a complete list of all the supplements and foods I recommend. – Paul Roberts | Strength, Weight Loss and Mobility Coach

Multivitamin Weight Loss

Multivitamins and Weight Loss

Tip #1: Multivitamins For Weight Loss

Multivitamins Help Improve Weight Loss

Your metabolism will slow down if you are missing essential vitamins or minerals from your diet. In addition, Vitamin and Mineral deficiencies can increase inflammation levels, and decrease the body’s ability to repair tissue. Taking a multi-vitamin is easy, and it adds some insurance against missing an essential vitamin or mineral. Please keep in mind that taking a multivitamin is no substitute for getting your nutrition from whole food sources. Absorption from multivitamins can vary significantly.

Paul generally recommends the following 3 multivitamins for clients interested in weight loss or hypertrophy…

Weight Loss Nutrition Alexandria

🍰 Weight Loss Tips and Strategies for Diet and Nutrition Alexandria VA

Sand & Steel’s latest nutrition tips and strategies.  This blog post is dynamically updated as we discuss new nutrition tips and strategies based on the nutrition consultations our clients have at Sand & Steel (so bookmark it with CTRL D).  We cover topics like how much soy is too much?  Is artificial sugar really that bad?  Does the kind of tea I drink affect weight loss?  How to balance macros for improving body composition, etc.  With over 8 years of nutrition and weight loss in Alexandria VA, you’ll this is a very long post.

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Reviewed: Haven Athletic Gym Bag For CrossFit and Trail Running

We reviewed the Haven Athletic gym bag for both CrossFit and Trail Running. This large duffle bag has built-in organizers, strong zippers, and non-collapsing design. Although expensive at $299, it makes no compromises in terms of equipment organization and protection. It easily is the finest gym bag we have reviewed.

We are proud to offer the Haven Athletic gym bag featured here as our grand prize for the 2023 Weight Loss Challenge.

Nutrition Alexandria VA – 10 Rules that All Diets Follow

Nutrition Alexandria VA – 10 Rules that All Diets Follow. We surveyed the top 100 selling diets and compiled the top 10 rules that all diets follow.  Featuring a slide deck, infographics, 10 videos, and over 2000 words, this comprehensive article will help jump start your weight loss or muscle gain journey.

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