by Nicole Kefalas | Aug 8, 2022 | Blog
I used to gain weight on vacation. In fact, I remember buying a pizza on the way home from a trip once because I wanted my last hurrah before vacation was over. Now, after beginning the new Empower program, I have lost weight and feel amazing after every vacation. It...
by Nicole Kefalas | Jul 5, 2022 | Blog
I was busy working over the weekend and this was the view from my office at 4:45 am. I couldnβt help but get a little sentimental remembering that this was my first office at the age of seven. I disliked any organized learning, and my parents were quick to realize...
by Nicole Kefalas | Aug 5, 2021 | Blog
In my house, quarantine nights began around 9 pm and finished in the morning, when I cleaned up red solo cups that littered the puzzle table. It was an unhealthy chaotic lifestyle to have everyone home baking all hours of the day and socializing all night. There was...
by Nicole Kefalas | Apr 26, 2021 | Blog
Second weigh in on my weight loss journey Maintaining a nearly 40 pound weight loss in my 40’s during a pandemic isn’t easy. It requires refocusing many weeks, and balancing temptation. I worked hard last week, and I am down almost three pounds. Although...
by Nicole Kefalas | Mar 25, 2021 | Blog
How can I train with Empower Fitness? There are many ways to train with coaches. We have a robust hybrid program with international and local coaches. Remote classes and training sessions are easily accessed with app or desktop. Outdoor classes will be offered to...
by Nicole Kefalas | Mar 25, 2021 | Blog
Finding weight loss is simple. We all know what works, but it is not easy. Inner Dialogue Nearly every day I have an inner dialogue that goes: βToday is a good day to find the perfect donut. Just one, maybe two donuts, with a hot cup of tea.β Or, it goes something...