Chocolate Protein Pudding

Here is a protein packed snack that the whole family will love. It’s important to enjoy snacks that are low in carbohydrates and sugar, and high in protein in order to shed body fat and develop healthy muscles. This recipe delivers on all fronts, without sacrificing flavor. Servings: 1 Here’s what you need…     6 … Continued

Bodyweight 5 x 5 Workout

Here’s a bodyweight workout that uses the RIST and FUW method. RIST means ‘reps in specific time’ and FUW means ‘finish up with’ Set your timer for 45/10 and do: 5 prisoner squat finish up with burpees 5/leg spiderman push ups finish up with plank alternate leg lift wall sit with 5 stick ups finish … Continued

Sleepless in Seattle, and Melbourne, and Calgary…

Guest Post by Lisa Bullock It’s stupid o’clock here in Melbourne!  Another night of sleeplessness and I’m wondering if anyone is on Facebook at 2.30am?  Surely there must be a host of over 40’s women who’ll want to hang out with me in the middle of the night because they can’t sleep either?  Maybe we … Continued

What Can I Substitute For…Part 3

First up, the push up is the ‘be all end all’ of body weight chest exercises. If you only did push ups, you’d have lots of variety to chose from. Just look at some of the variations I have for you: (click on each word to view the video demo) Incline push up Decline push … Continued

What can I substitute for…Part 2

Back Exercise Substitutions I often get asked what exercises can be swapped in for others. If you’re wondering about what to do for your leg workout, check out this post. Back is one of the hardest muscle groups to train with just body weight. If you have absolutely no equipment (i.e. no dumbbells, no barbell, … Continued

Best Ab Exercise?

    Question: I want to see my abs this summer, what’s the best ab move for me to make them show? Answer: Bad news. There’s no ONE ab move that will be the magic exercise to get your abs to pop. Instead, the best answer is: ‘abs are made in the kitchen’.   The … Continued

Sesame Chopped Salad

    1 cup cabbage     1 carrot     1 green onion     1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro     1 Tablespoon sliced almonds     2 teaspoons sesame low fat dressing     1/2 cup cooked chicken breast     Chop the cabbage, carrot, onion and cilantro into very small pieces. Add the almonds and toss with dressing.     Top … Continued

Easy Egg Muffins

Here is the perfect snack to enjoy guilt-free. Each muffin is packed with protein that will fuel your day and support muscle growth. Make a bunch of these and save them in the fridge for snacks-on-the-go. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need… 6 omega-3, organic, free range eggs 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/8 … Continued

How to Avoid the Monday Morning Blahs

Monday morning….how do you feel? How did the weekend go nutritionally? Often times, the weekend is the toughest time to stay the course on your nutrition plan. I had a fantastic weekend of recharging and now I’m excited to dive into what I loosely call ‘work’. You know you’re doing the right thing when you … Continued

What can I substitute for….Part 1

Leg Exercise Substitutions Whatever your reason for substituting an exercise, whether it’s an injury or lack of equipment, I have lots of options for you. You can use any of these options with any of my workout programs. For a review of ALL my programs go HERE. Squats If you want great legs, you need … Continued