The Green Door Life

FREE WORKSHOP: JAN. 16

It's hard to believe that we've entered a new year, let alone a new decade! And what an incredible year it has been. While we love the enthusiasm of resolutions in January, we find that good intention can quickly go awry if the path for achieving new goals has not been adequately set.

Do you have a friend who is gearing up to do a 14-day detox, Whole 30, or low carb diet this month? Did they watch a Netflix documentary over the holidays or tell you about their mother-in-law’s aunt’s cousin who lost 30 pounds “doing Keto”? Before they go down the quick-fix rabbit hole, send them this video of Green Door Life member Mark who ditched the fad diets and continues to see results a year after starting his first program with us!

Once you know what our members know, there is no going back. Help us spread the word and support our mission by inviting your friends, family, and colleagues to our first in-person Bay Area workshop of...

Does working out feel like the last thing you want to do in cozy winter weather? We've got you! Try this abbreviated version of our favorite HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workout anytime, anywhere! No equipment is necessary. Click on the following image to view each exercise with form cues and instructions:

After a short warm-up, perform each exercise in a row for 30 seconds each with no rest. Then, rest for 60 seconds after completing a full round. Start out a little slower as you begin with the first round. As you move through rounds 2-4, increase your speed, force, and power during each exercise. 

Four rounds should take you about 14 minutes, and you'll feel more energized and ready to take on the rest of your day! Let us know how it goes!

We're on a mission, friends.

We want to change the way the world thinks about their health, nutrition, and exercise one person at a time.

We can so relate to Christine, who shares in the following video that she felt trapped in her body and overwhelmed by all the conflicting information thrown at us daily in terms of what to eat (and mostly, what to not eat). We know all too well that following the latest trends without a foundation of nutrition science knowledge is a recipe for frustration. Click play below to learn how Christine overcame her initial fears to reach out to us and has since maintained her new lifestyle for nearly a year!

And for today's PSA, we want to share with you this little truth bomb!

BMI vs. BMR

BMI... that pesky number you identified in the doctor's office one time that put you in some arbitrary category based on a formula related to your weight. Technically speaking, your Body Mass Index is equal to your body mass (weight in kg) divided by...

Meet Jen. This champion started with us back in 2018 while prepping for her wedding, much like her lovely sister-in-law, Marissa, another member of The Green Door Life. Jen is a dream to work with: she is thoroughly reflective, open, optimistic, and all in!

"In the past, I was working out for 2+ hours a day and still felt like I had to do more at the end of the day. Can't believe I spent so much of my life pouring so much effort into something that didn't produce the results I wanted. What's the definition of insanity again? :) Thanks for all of your support over the last year - it has been truly life-changing"

This woman is dedicated to whatever she sets her mind to and throughout the last year, we have had the honor of witnessing big changes... some that you can see physically but many that you can't. 

Our clients reach their initial goals in 90 days. 

Some clients, like Jen, stick around longer and go deep into training, continual breaking down of old habits,...

Drinking season is upon us, friends! Many of our new clients have been asking how we drink alcohol while minimizing the impact on our bodies. Well, you've come to the right place! First, here are some truth bombs about alcohol you may not know:

1. When you drink alcohol, you don't burn body fat. Your body registers alcohol as a toxin and wants to get rid of it ASAP. So, your liver prioritizes the metabolism of alcohol over all other functions, like breaking down triglycerides and absorbing nutrients from your food.

2. Alcohol causes excess estrogen in the body. Drinking alcohol (especially red wine) interferes with the healthy metabolism of estrogen in the body. Ladies, if you suffer from severe PMS, heavy periods, etc., drinking alcohol can make it worse, not better. Dudes, you probably don’t want an excess of estrogen in the bod either.

3. Alcohol interferes with your sleep. We know… some of us like the ritual of a glass of wine or beer to end the day and get ready...

Happy Friday, Lisa! Are you ready for a little self-care and rest this weekend? We invite you to take a moment and follow along a couple of our Pilates exercise videos that will be featured soon in our training app!

Pilates, a form of strengthening the body’s core through stretching, exercise, and muscle activation, is near and dear to Green Door Life co-founder and visionary, Shannon Morse, as it launched her career into the fitness industry. After suffering from a neck injury nearly two decades ago, Shannon began rehabbing with Pilates and quickly realized the benefits of this practice. With a focus on breath and mind-muscle connection, these movements are surprisingly challenging and effective. 

Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or want to know our favorite on-the-go snacks, check out our Amazon page for products that we love and live by without having to test them out for quality control. From protein bars to...

"OK, but how do I cook my favorite recipes without blowing my macros?"

- every client, ever.

We love this question because our answer is simple and it's the same every time:

take your favorite recipe and tweak it!

For example, do you love spaghetti and meatballs but don't love the 40+ grams of carbs that it tacks onto your meal? Try a smaller serving size of spaghetti, add in zucchini noodles to increase volume and sneak in a veggie, and use ground bison instead of ground beef for meatballs. The difference in macros and calories is significant:

And this is exactly why we teach the fundamentals of nutrition science, so you can find out what's really in your food instead of blindly following the latest fad diet or cutting out an entire food group. 

So, what's your favorite recipe? Think of your favorite comfort foods and holiday treats... how can you give them an upgrade? Hit reply to this email and let us know what you've come up with, or if you want help brainstorming how to...

We invite you to close your eyes and visualize your typical holiday season. Is it full of joy, nostalgia, tradition, and rejuvenation? Or do you anticipate stress, pressure, shortage of resources, and forced social interactions? Most of us will fall somewhere along the continuum, but no matter where we stand, we can get the most out of the holidays when setting an intention before they begin. Take a moment to get grounded with us in this meditation that you can practice daily throughout the next few months and beyond:

Now that we've got you in a Zen state, you're ready to take on the day! Here's a snapshot of this week's spotlight workout that stimulates not only muscle growth but will have you breathing heavy after the first round. Many of our customized programs feature three back-to-back super sets to maximize your lean muscle development while burning 100's of calories during and after your workout.

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And on that note, we're off to the gym!

Our favorite aspect of coaching is not necessarily the weight loss that inevitably ensues, but rather the absolute shattering of old beliefs that no longer serve our clients. We're not interested in finding you a quick fix only to have you return to old habits.

Our goal is to help you redefine your idea of diet, exercise, and health just like 30-year old nurse Sydney describes in the following interview. Besides losing 30 pounds, Sydney shares several non-scale victories, like more energy and structure to support her long work days.

Are you following us on Instagram? If so, stay tuned for snippets of our app workouts that will be included regularly, like this super set that takes advantage of PHA, or peripheral heart action training: 

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This type of training intentionally alternates between a lower body strength exercise to an upper body strength exercise with little to no rest in between to elicit a cardiovascular response while you're lifting weights....

As coaches we hear this often and at one time or another we can all relate to that feeling of total burnout. When work-life balance is anything but just that...Balanced! 

Huong came to us with that feeling and was ready to try one more thing. This mother and businesswoman put in the time and recently completed our 12 Week Nutrition Program. Along with her amazing transformation pictures she had this to share: 

“Several months ago I came across a friend's IG story about the progress she was making with a program called The Green Door Life. I reached out to find out more about what and why she was doing the program. I remember her telling me that she was sick and tired of being sick and tired all the time. That really resonated with me because that was how I was feeling. The last time that I felt most controlled and comfortable in my own skin was over a decade ago. Life happened as it usually does and my fitness was one of the first things I didn't prioritize."

"I set...