Long before it was used to flavor our gum and toothpaste, mint was used for its medicinal properties. You’ve probably heard of peppermint and spearmint, but there are actually over 12 different species and hundreds of variety of mint. Mint is used in everything from cooking, to beauty products, to medicine. No matter how you[…]
The Benefits of Mint
By Kelsey Neely Lifestyle Mar 09, 2019
How Do You Define Determination?
By Kelsey Neely Lifestyle Feb 16, 2019
The dictionary defines determination as a “firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end”. In other words, it means never giving up until you reach your goal. Now, how many of your have abandoned a goal before? Why? Because things got hard or you weren’t seeing progress as quickly as you wanted? What about[…]
How Often Should You Weigh Yourself?
By Kelsey Neely Lifestyle Feb 02, 2019
You may think that weighing yourself everyday is the key to staying on track, but it actually could be hurting your more then you think! How often you step on the scale can play a big part in your motivation to either continue or abandon your goals. Stepping on the scale and seeing your weight[…]
My Favorite Meat Alternatives
By Kelsey Neely Meal Jan 20, 2019
It’s no secret that I LOVE animals… you all have seen the endless pictures of my pets on my IG feed 😉 Through my love of animals, my health and fitness journey lead me to no longer eating meat. I have a ton of clients who are also trying to limit their consumption of meat[…]
Brush, Floss, Repeat!
By Kelsey Neely Lifestyle Jan 06, 2019
Okay, be honest… how many of you brush your teeth twice a day? How many of you floss after each meal? We’ve heard about the importance of good oral hygiene since we were little and have been warned about the dangers of choosing to skip out on brushing, but how many of us have carried[…]
How Much Protein Should I Be Eating?
By Kelsey Neely Meal Dec 20, 2018
This is a super common question we get asked all the time at ADO Fitness! Of course everyone is different, so everyone will require different amounts of protein. How much protein your need depends on things like gender, height, weight, activity level, and fitness goals. Are you trying to build muscle? You will need more[…]
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone!
By Kelsey Neely Lifestyle Dec 07, 2018
One of my favorite quotes is “A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there”. Each of us has our own comfort zone and staying within those mental and emotional boundaries we create helps us feel safe and secure, but it also keeps us right where we are. Staying within your comfort[…]
The Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil
By Kelsey Neely Lifestyle Nov 20, 2018
Lavender is one of the most popular scents in essential oils, candles, soaps, and more. Known for it’s relaxing properties, lavender is a favorite for massage oils, body lotions, and bath oils. Besides just helping you unwind after a long day, lavender has a ton of benefits! Check out just a few of the many[…]
Whole Foods Lead to Happiness!
By Kelsey Neely Meal Nov 10, 2018
You have heard from us time and time again that food is fuel for your body – in order to reach our fitness goals, we have to give our body the nutrients that it needs to function. Without enough protein and carbohydrates, we won’t have the energy to make it through our workouts and our[…]
Ever feel like you’re working one side more then the other when you’re at the gym? Are you more sore on one side compared to the other? We don’t do it on purpose, but when we are working out we are usually using our dominant side more then the other. This means that there will[…]