Alicia FilleyNov 18, 20213 min3 Strategies for Staying Healthy During the Holidays The holidays. We look forward to them with excitement and also some fear and trepidation. While they are a wonderful time to gather...
Alicia FilleyOct 17, 20212 minHiking for Weight Loss? Try These 4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Burn on the TrailAs a hiking coach, I get asked frequently if hiking is a good way to lose weight. The answer is a bit more complex than a simple yes or...
Alicia FilleyMay 23, 20213 min4 Things to Know About Losing Those Pandemic PoundsAre you finding that your summer hiking clothes don't fit quite as well as they did last year? You're not alone! A small (269 subjects)...
Alicia FilleyApr 23, 20212 minThru-hiking calories - does quality count? You've probably heard the adage that you can't outrun a bad diet. Does the same hold true for hiking? Thru-hiking burns up to 5000...
Alicia FilleyNov 6, 20203 minWant to build muscle, improve immunity, and stabilize your mood? Eat more protein! I celebrate when clients send me messages like the one I got this week. “I was two grams away from my protein goal today!” Why? Because...
Alicia FilleySep 2, 20203 minSausage fingers and puffy hands? Try these 5 strategies to manage hand swelling while hiking.Many pathological conditions cause hand swelling, like carpal tunnel syndrome, Raynaud’s disease, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, thoracic...
Alicia FilleyJun 20, 20204 minDrink up! What You Need To Know About Hydrating On The TrailEvery hiker’s worst nightmare, besides the dreaded grizzly, is running out of water on the trail. Consequently, hikers tend to carry the...