Tell me if you can relate. I have the same music playlist running for weeks at a time.  At first, it totally pumps me up on a run, or during a hard workout. But after time, the songs that used to get me really FIRED UP tend to get super boring and I find myself […]

So it’s Friday.. woo hoo!  It is 3:00 and you get off in two hours, but you are STARVING.  You only have a few minutes in between clients, so you run to the vending machine for a quick snack.  What do you see?  Cookies, chips, candy bars.  Nothing with any nutrition.  So what are some […]

Relax.  Unwind.  Refresh. You are counting down the days for a much anticipated vacation.  You are SO excited for a trip away, getting to see old friends, new places… but one thought pops into your head.  You start to stress about coming back with unwanted pounds. I have clients all the time tell me they […]

“As I get older, my metabolism keeps getting slower!!” “Man – I used to be able to eat anything.. now I can’t even get away with a bite of cake!” Sound familiar?  As we age, it is crucial to keep our metabolism at a good rate.  The rate of your metabolism depends on the amount […]

So picture this: You are in the kitchen making dinner for the fam and want to jazz up the flavor of the dish you are making.  You reach for a dressing/marinade you bought from Publix, and take a peak at the ingredients.  Here’s what you’ll most likely see: corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, soy or large […]

New transformation project starting September 24th called The Little Black Dress Project!   Check out the details and register here: http://www.laurafortefitness.com/thelittleblackdressproject/ The weather is starting to cool off in St. Pete and the 5k races are getting close on the calendar.  If you have your sights set on a long distance endurance race, your first […]

Katie has been with us since Day 1 of boot camp!  I couldn’t be more happy to have Katie as part of our family.  Not only does she always ‘bring it’ in class, she is extremely encouraging to everyone in boot camp.  I’m not alone when I say I adore this girl and love the […]

Hi Everyone! Here in St. Pete, kids went back to school this week and everyone is getting back in a routine.  I think you can relate that it is MUCH easier to eat healthy when you are at home and have time to prep, but it can get tricky when you are on the road […]

Over the next 5-10 minutes, I hope to teach you at least one new thing you never knew about coconuts. For one – they are incredible not only for your health, but are also a well-kept beauty secret!!  It is a “super food” which means it goes beyond nutritional benefits and can actually prevent and treat […]