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Tips and tricks for anyone to going through difficult times, stressful days, or simply for those who want to make the most out of their life.
The Body is as the Body Does
Last Thursday, I went with my daughter to what she calls 'baby CrossFit'. It's the CrossFit class for newbies…
Coach Atara
Jun 20, 20223 min read
The Two Faces of Freedom
History is a powerful teacher. As the saying goes, if we don’t learn from history, we are bound to repeat it. Maybe that is why...
Coach Atara
Apr 8, 20223 min read
Body Confession
I finished a run last week and was holding a mocha from my fave coffee bar and pondering why my easy runs have been feeling so hard.
Coach Atara
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Fail Fast
Fail Fast?Why would I want to do that? What does that mean? Why would anyone want to do that? Aren't we supposed to succeed fast?
Coach Atara
Dec 14, 20212 min read
When Life Gets in the Way
It's been a while. Too long, in fact. Life got in the way. I sound like my clients. Because I am like my clients....
Coach Atara
Nov 1, 20212 min read
Where Life Lives
Like most of us, I spend a lot of time living in my head: thinking, planning, anticipating, dreaming, reflecting, reacting.Akin to watching
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Savor Spring's Greatest Flavors
With all the challenges we face today, it's nice to focus on something positive and nurturing. One of my favorite ways to show friends and f
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20214 min read
All Day Energy
We all have our go-to habits when the afternoon slog sets in to power us through the rest of our day. Ideally, we would take a cat nap or
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Stacking Habits
Habits are among the most powerful drivers of human behavior. Why? Because they are automatic.Habits require little to no thought or
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Bridging the Inner and Outer You
We all have an inner reality and an outer presentation. For some, the difference between the two is insignificant: for better or
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Training for Good
If you think what happens in the gym doesn't matter in real life, think again. Mike Barwis, owner of the BARWIS family of companies...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
H2O
Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink! We all know being well hydrated is good for us, but did you know... That hydration...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Healthy Cauliflower Latkes
(Paleo, Low Carb, Low Fat) Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower florets 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil plus olive oil in an oil atomizer 1/2 cup...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Sharing Your Light with Others
Ten months ago, Sima (Sima bas Faiga) was admitted to a local hospital to give birth to her fifth child. During labor, Sima's body began...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
A Tale of Two Fires
Fire. There are two types. Constructive and destructive. Destructive fire burns uncontrolled, claims the oxygen surrounding it, and
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Completing the Stress Circuit
Stress (def) The body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, ment
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Calming Pepermint Hot Chocolate
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2–3 tablespoons liquid sweetener of choice...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Winter Running Tips
With so many of us passing on returning to the gym, for now, running popularity will likely continue to grow through the cold weather...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
If Only I Had a Heart
Courage and fear are not opposites. They are bedfellows. Uncertainty and vulnerability are on the bottom bunk. Courage and fear are on the..
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Citrus Pumpkin Pancakes
This is truly a mouth-watering food as medicine recipe chock full of mood-stabilizing amino acids as well as potassium, magnesium, and vitam
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Feeling Guilty?
We take time for ourselves and we feel guilty. We eat something we promised ourselves we wouldn't and we feel guilty. We didn't do something
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
A Message for my Community
I have to get a few things off my chest. I would be remiss if I did not. I don't know where and how our faith-based community lost it's way
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Join me for a Virtual Health & Wellness Event
Learn more at https://fitforjoy.org/guests1/2020/3/31/atara-weisberger
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Life Matters
Blame it on my Libra essence but balance in all things is a high value for me. I don't like extremes. Beauty, peace, lightness, meaning...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook - Turkey Apple Kale Patties
In these crazy times I thought it would be helpful to post a kid-friendly recipe from a great cookbook called "The Anti-Anxiety Cookbook"...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Slices of Sanity in Insane Times
Sanity comes in very small packages. Remember the days when our kids went to school, summer meant camp and we could hire household help?
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
The Illusive Gift of Sleep in Midlife and Beyond
Just as good quality sleep becomes more crucial to health in our 40s, 50s
and beyond, it also can become harder to come by for many women.
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Resilience in Trying Times
And we thought snow days were hard… There is no fine powder of snow blanketing and quieting our neighborhoods, but we're all home...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20215 min read
Top 20 Worldwide Fitness Trends for 2020
Top 20 worldwide fitness trends for 2020 - some old, some new, some borrowed, so TRUE!
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Roasted Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Quinoa and Spinach (just OMG!)
Roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with quinoa and spinach (just OMG!) recipe!
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Will...Won't...Want...
Definition of willpower: the ability to control one's own actions, emotions, or urges; also : strong determination that allows one to do...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
21 Days to Break a Habit?
A new you in 21 Days? Not so fast.... Most of us have heard the claim that it takes 21 days to break a habit and/or create a new, healthier
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Happy Eating - Classic Beef Stew
Having a repertoire of healthy foods you LOVE is key to long term health and wellness. Here are a few to try that are full of mood-boosting
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Happy Eating - Bok Choy in Ginger-Garlic Sauce
Having a repertoire of healthy foods you LOVE is key to long term health and wellness. Here are a few to try that are full of mood-boosting
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Looking to Build a Lifelong Fitness Habit? Bring on your HAPPY!
"No Pain No Gain", Death by Burpee, Insanity, Boot Camp, Extreme Lean, Body Shredder, Tribal Warrior, Tough Mudder.... Can you get fit with
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Victoria Secret vs. Aerie
Two retail giants battle it out for market share
in the women's apparel space. Who wins will tell us less about profits and more about...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Healthy Eating Hacks
Sometimes shortcuts can be better than taking the long way! Here are five healthy eating hacks that will have you singing from grocery...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Intermittent Fasting - Fad or Fact?
Is there a difference between reducing calories evenly throughout the week (daily calorie restriction) and fasting (extended duration...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20213 min read
One-Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner
INGREDIENTS: 5 (6 - 7 oz) bone-in, skin on chicken thighs 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Marine Corps Marathon | October 27, 2019
This marathon was one for the books! Despite over two hours of torrential rain and wind on the course, we had such a great time! 26.2...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Tending your Inner Garden
"The opposite of self-care is not selflessness. It is self-neglect." Signs that your internal garden may need tending:* Lethargy Lack of...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Power Runner Recipe: Moroccan Lentil Salad withCauliflower Couscous
Ingredients: 1 cup dried green lentils, sorted and rinsed ½ tsp fine sea salt 3 medium carrots, peeled and grated 2 cups loosely packed...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Special Running Edition!
I've been running for over 30 years. Whether I'm running for fun or training for a 5K, 10k, trail run, half or full marathon, running has...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20214 min read
Self Care | Self Aware
Hello Tribe! It's been awhile! I'm going to let you in on a little secret. I know I've been quiet the last few months. I want to tell you...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Under the Weather Soup
As cooler weather and cold and flu season approach, I wanted to share one of my favorite warming recipes packed with healing and...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Wellness in the Face of Illness – How a Health Coach Can Help Cancer Patients Live Their Best Life
In the blink of an eye, your world is turned upside down. You barely have time to digest the diagnosis before you are inundated with more...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Can Wellness Exist in the Face of Illness?
"I Am WELL" When someone asks how you are doing and you answer, "I Am Well" What does that mean? Does it mean that your body is running...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Success in the Journey to Wellness by Emily Zimmerman
Six years. It's been six years since I did a half marathon and the last time I would have done anything that physically challenging.......
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Best Clean Eats Steak Marinade
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Light and Easy Summer Stir Fry
Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced thin 6 cloves garlic, sliced thin 1/2 head white cabbage, sliced 1/2 head purple cabbage, sliced 1 head bok...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
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