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#FIVEFOOTSTRONG BLOG
Jessica Gerlock
Jun 20, 20225 min read
Back on the Horse
I wish the worry of maintaining weight loss was like eating a pizza, once that last bite is gone it is gone forever. Unfortunately it is...
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Jessica Gerlock
Jan 3, 20213 min read
Get Healthy in 2021: 5 Tips to Help You Get Started
It is that time of the year again. The New Year brings a fresh start to another 365 days ahead. People around the world make many...
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Jessica Gerlock
Sep 14, 20202 min read
Losing Weight is Simple, but Not Easy
Most people get overwhelmed with the idea of losing weight. Most people not knowing where/how to begin, either don’t do it in a healthy...
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shespeech
Aug 31, 20202 min read
You Are Only as Happy as Your Least Happy Child- A Parent’s Perspective
Last week when I was training with my daughter Jess, I said “if you would have told me 7 years ago I’d be training with you, (my fit...
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Jessica Gerlock
Jul 13, 20202 min read
Change is Scary but Change Can be Good
Over the last four months since the Covid-19 pandemic hit I have learned a lot about myself and how you shouldn’t fear change. Prior to...
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Jessica Gerlock
Jun 10, 20202 min read
5 Benefits of Bodyweight Training
Getting to be your best and fittest self does not have to be extremely complicated. Bodyweight exercises are exactly what they sound...
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Jessica Gerlock
May 25, 20204 min read
From Fat to Fit- A Girl’s Positive Mindset
I was about seven years old when I started to feel different because of my weight. Growing up as a young girl I never cared about what I...
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Jessica Gerlock
May 11, 20202 min read
Healthy Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System
With Covid-19 on top of every one’s mind and restrictions starting to ease, we have to be proactive and think of ways to strengthen our...
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Jessica Gerlock
May 4, 20202 min read
Ways to Become More Mentally Tough
There are many people out there that act tough and might be physically tough but they are weak inside. Being mentally tough and achieving...
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Jessica Gerlock
Apr 20, 20203 min read
How to Let Go of All-or-Nothing Mindset When it Comes to Losing Weight
A weight loss journey is a very personal journey that you have to be able to commit to for yourself. Having an all-or-nothing mindset in...
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Jessica Gerlock
Apr 13, 20203 min read
Tips On How to Avoid Workout Injuries
There definitely is a risk with any exercise that possibly comes injuries. It really comes down to getting out of your comfort zone and...
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Jessica Gerlock
Apr 6, 20203 min read
5 Ways You Can Minimize Stress Eating
Currently most of us are dealing with a higher level of stress due to Covid-19 and physical distancing. Most people are feeling many...
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Jessica Gerlock
Mar 30, 20203 min read
Non-Scale Goals That are Better Than Actual Weight Loss
Have you been trying to start your fitness journey and not seeing the number on the scale go down? There are actually many non-scale...
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Jessica Gerlock
Mar 23, 20203 min read
How to Stay Calm and Manage Anxiety While Social Distancing
Everyone around the world right now is living in a very strange world but it is important to remember we are all in this together. We...
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Jessica Gerlock
Mar 19, 20203 min read
Bad Habits That Can Slow Down Your Metabolism
Without even knowing, some of our regular lifestyle habits can actually be having a negative effect on your metabolism and in the end...
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Jessica Gerlock
Mar 16, 20203 min read
How to Stay Active During the Covid-19 Pandemic
We are all going through an extremely stressful time right now with the Covid-19 pandemic and nothing is looking very positive....
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Jessica Gerlock
Mar 9, 20203 min read
Dieting Vs. Lifestyle Changes
As someone who has personally gone through a major weight loss transformation and has been able to keep off my weight loss for over 5...
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Jessica Gerlock
Mar 2, 20203 min read
How to Find the Right Personal Trainer for You
As a Certified Personal Trainer myself I am the first to admit that I am not the right trainer for everybody. It is important to do some...
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Jessica Gerlock
Feb 24, 20203 min read
5 Reasons Why Drinking Water May Help you Lose Weight
We hear it all the time that we should all be drinking more water and that water is really beneficial for you. It is true. The science is...
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Jessica Gerlock
Feb 16, 20203 min read
Why You Need to Take Care of Yourself First
Building a strong foundation for anything in life is important and you as a human is no different.
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