Peyton Kathleen

When it comes to exercise I have done everything from Bikram yoga, to boxing, to Crossfit. In my experience, most studios or gyms have a free trial period for people who are interested. I always take advantage of these trial periods because it is a great indicator of wether or not I am interested. Usually, I am hooked after a few sessions! Right when I moved to Houston I knew I wanted to join a crossfit style gym. Two of my friends recommended that I join them at Prestige Fitness. Prestige had a free week trial, so I was open to going! Meeting up with my friends made me feel so comfortable, plus the owners of the gym were incredibly welcoming. After my first week I realized this was much more than just a crossfit style workout. The owners have a true desire to see full body wellness, they care about form, technique, and flexibility. I immediately joined and have loved being a part of Prestige Fitness! Click the link below for more information: http://pres...

Three weeks before my beach vacation, I began the 21 day sugar detox. I first heard about this detox from my boyfriend who follows a fitness expert, Cory Gregory, on twitter. We read up on the detox, did some research of our own, and began. We are normally very active and healthy people, and to be totally transparent, this detox was a major challenge for the both of us! I am not a nutritionist and I would recommend knowing your body and talking to a professional before embarking on anything like this. The only bits of advice I can give are from my own experiences on this journey. July 4th vs August 4th In 21 days I lost exactly 4.8 pounds. That may not sound ground breaking, but I have noticed a huge change in my face, arms, and abs. I have a very positive body image, I love every curve and muscle, but before this detox I was not feeling like the best or healthiest version of myself. Preparation and planning are the keys to success on this diet! I would grocery shop e...