Belly fat is no one’s friend, even though it may be loyal and want to stay by your side forever 😉 I often get asked what I do to keep mine to a minimum at my age. Here are a few of my favorite tips: #1 – Cut processed carbohydrates & eliminate added sugar from … Continued
Peanut butter is a staple in our house. When I was pregnant, I was worried that my babies would be allergic to my dogs and peanut butter and I’d have to leave them on some church step some where (kidding!). In any case, I was pleased to find a recipe for peanut butter cookies in … Continued
Question: I’m age 50 and quite lean. I’m looking to put on mass, will Challenge Complexes do the trick? Heidi Answer: I’ve maintained my muscle and strength doing complexes. To be honest, it’s difficult to promise that at age 50 (and being a woman) that you’ll put on ‘mass’. I actually won’t make that … Continued
My son Sam and I finished dinner and I asked him if he wanted a brownie. He saw me slice them up and put one on a plate for myself as well. He was suspect right away….”Alright Mom, what’s wrong with the brownies?” he said. He knows that typical brownies are loaded with white flour, … Continued
This recipe is another great way to enjoy protein-filled quinoa. Winter squash combined with celery, onion and parsley makes a healthy and comforting side dish. Servings: 10 Here’s what you need: 2 yellow onions, diced 4 celery stalks, diced 4 carrots, diced 2 cups diced squash, butternut or any other fall or winter squash 1 … Continued
Salmon is filled with healthy omega 3 essential fatty acids, protein, and vitamin B12. This recipe is quick and tastes amazing. Serve it with a side of brown rice and steamed veggies. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need: 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 … Continued
New beginnings. There’s just something about a fresh start that’s motivating. There are actually 52 opportunities for a fresh start in 2014 if you think of every Monday as a chance to start fresh and ‘reset’ bad habits. If you didn’t jump on the New Year resolution band wagon, there’s plenty of time to think … Continued
It was a regular night. I was in the kitchen burning dinner when my daughter Hannah arrived home to say that dinner smelled especially ‘different’. She asked me if we were having burnt plastic. No, that wasn’t on the menu. In my efforts to create an edible meal, I hadn’t noticed that the house smelled … Continued
I’m in Miami with of 50+ of the best trainers around. We get together a few times a year to share how we help clients, what programs we work, what strategies and best practices get the best results. I was one of four that had opportunity to teach which was super fun. Here are a … Continued
This is a great meal for cutting calories and dropping weight. Watch your portions with the brown rice in order to stay within your daily calorie goal. White fish is packed with protein – just what you need for toning your body. Servings: 2 Here’s what you need: 2 fillets white fish 1 teaspoons olive … Continued