Food
Member of the Month — Janeika Donaldson!
Meet our spirited and enthusiastic Member of the Month for March, Janeika! Janeika’s kind and gentle spirit combined with her willingness to try new things makes her an essential member of Sister Fit! Learn more about Janeika below: Why did you join Sister Fit? I wanted to try out boxing and attend workout classes that…
Read MoreMember of the Month — Eminate W’Giorgis!
Meet our vibrant Member of the Month for February, Eminate W’Giorgis Eminate G’s consistency, technical improvement, and excellent attitude make her a bright presence at Sister Fit! Learn more about Eminate below: What made you join Sister Fit? I was new to the area and I wanted to find a place where I could learn…
Read MoreCooking, Culture, and Chaos: Episode 1 – Tortang Talong and Beef Giniling featuring Kim Villaluz!
Interview by: Fatima Lee Garsi Videography & Recipe Cards by: Vicky Tan Welcome to our first episode of Cooking, Culture, and Chaos! In this episode, we feature gym member and new Sister Fit coach, Kim Villaluz! I chose Kim as a guest for our series because of her passion for Filipino culture and her relatability.…
Read MoreA Cautionary Tale for Women: My 8-week Experiment with Steroids
Words by Fatima Lee Garsi This sounds scary already! What kind of steroids did you take FLG? Tell me. About five years ago, I was rear-ended in a car accident. I suffered from whiplash, a spinal fracture, a tear between my vertebrae, and a concussion. I had to stop exercising for some time afterwards, especially…
Read MoreProtein, Protein! Living Up to the Hype!
Words by Fatima Lee Garsi Remember that song? Protein, protein, the musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot! The more you toot, the better you feel, so eat protein with every meal! Okay, okay. I admit that I clearly changed the original lyrics, which were about beans. I feel slightly embarrassed…
Read MoreIf fat loss is your goal, how does “healthy” make you heavy?
By Fatima Lee Garsi Happy New Year (sort of, January was a write off!) It could be time to make another “resolution!” As a Coach and Personal Trainer, I come across many people who would like to lose some excess fat for a variety of reasons. There are some people who would love to gain…
Read MoreThe BEST Diet!
By Fatima Lee Garsi This is NOT clickbait! I promise! I have been studying nutrition for several years and in 2013 became a Certified Nutrition Coach with Precision Nutrition. I’m aware of all the latest diets out there…Atkins, keto, paleo, low-carb, carb-cycling, calorie counting, baby food (which my mom insisted I do when I was…
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