You’ve been told you just need more willpower and you’ll FINALLY lose those last 20 lbs, right? That’s great and all, but you live in the real world. Your willpower is being used up on bigger priorities, right? So what can you do when your life is full of stress, the kids candy is all over …
Life is full of temptations. And they are only magnified the harder you try to resist them (I’ll explain why below). You’ll find day-old donuts in the lunch room appetizing after starting a diet, or the smell of a cigarette will lure you just as you’ve resolved to quit smoking. So what makes you able …
So January was a BUST. You had good intentions, but the healthy lifestyle you were gung ho about on Jan. 1 quickly fell by the wayside. The calendar has turned over to February, and the excuses are already starting to roll in. You’re not alone. Maybe your “WHY” wasn’t strong enough (read my article on …
Hey! How was your weekend? Did you get some quality sleep, crush your workouts and eat healthy? Or did you wake up Sunday morning with a half eaten pizza across your chest and a random stenciling of male genitalia on your forehead? Maybe somewhere in the middle? That’s OK. Here’s a protein ice cream recipe using …
Let’s be honest. You aren’t going to bring dry chicken boob and broccoli to that holiday party. Nor am I. But even if you did, you’d eventually cave and dive head first into the nearest dessert tray. So, instead of trying to be hardcore and setting yourself up for failure, plan for the binge… with some restrictions. …
Moobs. My new word of the week. And they are far too common nowadays. I had them back in my heavier set days eating too much left overs in my job as a line cook. Environmentally driven by plastics and birth control pills in our food and water supply? Maybe. Stress related due to our …
So, another news day, another media hyped story telling you to fear red meat.The connection between red meat and cancer is more complex than the media would like you to believe.But, specifically, the connection to red meat was made to colorectal cancer, and no other cancers were mentioned in the summary. So there’s one misstep made …
You’ve been there. A night of debauchery, followed by the morning after waking up to notifications on your phone. “You’ve been tagged in a photo” Gulp. I faced this dire situation on Nov. 1, 2008. It wasn’t the fact I was dressed up in this ridiculous genie costume that was so humiliating… (although that’s pretty …
I was wrong. When I first became a coach, I thought every client would instantly buy in and find the passion for exercise and health to the same level I was at. “OMG, is that purple kale from Australia? AWESOME!” But, frankly, I was the weird one. Because I completely forgot where I came from. 13 …
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Got a sweet tooth? Try this healthy dessert alternative: Baked Oatmeal Crumble Ingredients 1 cup dry oats 1 cup frozen berries mix 2-3 scoops vanilla whey protein 1/4 cup almond milk Stevia or splenda sweetener and cinnamon mixed Preparation Pre-heat oven to 325F Mix oats, protein powder and almond milk in bowl Add in berries …
Fear of failure guarantees failure more than trying ever did. EVER. I would not be where I am had I not tried. Tried jogging. Tried going to the gym. Tried eating right. All that trying led to doing which led to success. It was not a straight line to success, but one with peaks and valleys …
I’m hooked on this stuff. On lower carbohydrate days, I substitute my typical rice or potatoes with this recipe… You get a lot of the same tastes as mashed potatoes without the carbs. Mashed Cauliflower… Ingredients: 2-3 cups of raw cauliflower 1 tbsp organic butter Dill Garlic Powder Splash of Almond milk Ninja Blender or some …
