Author: Jessica Silhavy

Are you as lean and toned as you want to be? Will you ever become as lean and toned as you want to be? We all have this perfect image of what we want to look like. Getting to that image can cause a lot of frustration as there is a constant fluctuation of that perfect body and what it actually looks like. I say we, including fitness professionals and those who have already reached their weight loss goals. You are successful when you reach your goal, and then continue to maintain that goal. How do you do that? Most…

Are you reaching that point in your daily life where you are beginning to feel sluggish and lose steam for all those goals you set at the beginning of the year? I find that I still reach this point several times throughout the new year. I have discovered that this is completely okay and “normal”. I have given myself the go-ahead to use these times as times for reflection; which is great because they occur about every 2 months. They may not happen for the same reason or over the same developments, but it still gives me that cue to…

Did you set a New Year’s resolution to lose weight this year feeling that this was actually going to be your year to reach that goal? Did you start a new exercise routine with a ton of excitement? Have you gotten discouraged because you are not seeing your results? I am sitting here, as I write this, taking a trip down memory lane. I have had a yes answer to all of these questions for many years. Beginning a new weight loss journey is exciting, you have a feeling of flying high and one that tells you this is definitely…

Weight loss is a tough obstacle that does not seem to have a positive end in sight for many. This was definitely the case for me when I started my weight loss journey back in middle school. I know that I started this way too early and what I really should have done was become proactive towards living a healthier life rather than focusing on weight loss. But, alas, weight loss was my focus. I truly struggled with the losing part of my plan. I was, of course, following in the footsteps of my mother. I would start one diet,…

Have you ever found yourself sitting down with a new diet and asking, “Why do I have to starve myself to lose weight?” This can be the most damaging thought that causes you to not lose weight and maybe even gain weight. Yes, with the thought of having to starve yourself you can end up gaining weight rather than losing weight. When I first started trying to lose weight I was in middle school. Not only was I in middle school but I was also in softball and marching band, two very demanding sports. Every diet I found either told…

I empower parent entrepreneurs to lose weight and live the life they desire while raising kids, growing their business, and spending quality time with their spouses. After spending my entire life using the excuse, “I’m big boned,” I came to the horrible realization that I was in the extremely obese category. I knew I had to change my habits so that I could be healthier for my family and my business. Through my weight loss journey of losing 130 pounds my knowledge on how to lose weight grew and I developed a passion for helping others. I am a full-time…