Do you eat too much sugar? Looking for ways to remove sugar from your diet? What should you use instead of sugar? We average 130 pounds of sugar per person in the U.S. The question is, why do we eat sugary foods and drinks when we know it’s bad for us? Is it in…
DetailsDo you boil or steam your veggies? Do you know how to cook garlic? How should you cook carrots? If you take your health and nutrition seriously, then you likely already know which foods to eat and which to avoid (like any processed foods). Even so, you might still be shortchanging yourself on some real health…
DetailsDo you eat twice after your workout? Do you drink sports drinks when you aren’t working out? Wonder why you are not seeing results? Whether you earn your living working up a sweat, or squeeze in workouts when you can, it’s easy to fall prey to eating that unintentionally holds you back from getting the…
DetailsDo you plan your meals ahead of time? Do you grocery shop in bulk? How do you take the guesswork out of eating well? The meal plans in my challenges are developed so that you are nourishing your body every two to three hours with balanced, delicious meals and snacks. The beauty of this program…
DetailsHOW CAN YOU STAY CONSISTENTLY RIPPED? If you’re looking to get ripped with marketing gimmicks, lotions, pills, shakes, etc, don’t bother. They’re going to keep you on a roller coaster ride of weight loss and gain. Staying in tip-top shape year-round requires hard work and discipline. Of course, many factors come into play and some…
DetailsAre there times when you need chocolate? Do cravings sabotage your weight loss efforts? Can you feed your cravings without blowing your diet? When Should I Listen to My Cravings? Cravings can be intense—and often they go way beyond minor hankering. Surely, it can’t just be that you want chocolate. There must be some reason…
DetailsIs it OK to cheat on your meal plan? What do you do if you really want a burger? Can your diet sustain ice cream? For the fitness enthusiast, your daily diet is an important factor on your journey to a leaner body, as well as when you need to reach a specific goal (weight,…
DetailsAre you starving after a workout? Are you afraid to eat too many calories after you workout? Do you eat the right post-workout foods? Post-Workout Snack Ideas These energizing snacks pack the right nutrients to help you recover from your workout without undoing your calorie burn. It’s a common exercise problem – You’re starving…
DetailsDo you eat when you are stressed? Do you grab chocoalte when you need to calm down? Do you continually tell yourself “I will start again tomorrow”? Comfort eating … the greatest way to sabotage weight loss success! We all comfort eat from time to time. Often when we feel stressed, bored or lonely. Or…
DetailsDo you struggle to fit in fruits and vegetables? Are you getting your daily does of nutrients? How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you eat per day? 20 Ways to Get More Fruits and Vegetables A healthy meal is easy when you make half your plate fruits and vegetables. It’s also a…
DetailsEat healthy at holiday parties! Tricks to stick to your nutrition plan over the holiday. Enjoy the holiday parties without derailing your diet. This is a tough time of year to stick to a nutrition plan! There are cookies, candy, pie and numerous other treats everywhere! There are several tricks that will allow you to…
DetailsWhat should you eat before a workout? How do I know if I am hydrated? What do I eat after a workout? Nutrition Tips for New Athletes People just starting to workout often struggle with under-fueling their body, especially when doing a new endurance event (a triathlon or a half marathon). A common error of beginner…
DetailsHow can you lean out? Do you struggle with meal planning? Do you know what to eat to get the desired results you are looking for? We all know our food decisions really do make a difference in our physique. If you have been wondering where your plan is failing you, check out these tips…
DetailsThis is a SUPER simple way to make your kids cupcakes a SUPER HIT!! Nothing like making your kids feel super special for the little details! HOW TO MAKE MINION CUPCAKES Items you will need: Cupcakes (homemade or from a cake box) White Frosting Blue Food Coloring Black Icing White Smarties (or the pre-made candy…
DetailsI’m Invincible! It’s never going to happen to me! It doesn’t really happen. That’s just a rumor! I don’t care, I’ll just deal with it later if it happens. I’ll do ANYTHING to get results. Does this sound familiar? I know, because these are the things that have rolled through my head, and still…
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