Your Challenge Complex Report

There’s been a lot of buzz about Challenge Complexes this week and I’m pretty excited to share them with you. If you’ve been on my blog much lately, you may have noticed that I’ve posted about our frigid winter weather. I have to say that working on Challenge Complexes has saved my sanity. I’ve been … Continued

Why Challenge Complexes?

I’ve been training for about 40 years. Yep, you read that correctly. Now I’m not THAT old, only 50 years young, so I should clarify that I’ve been ‘in training’ in some capacity for 40 years. When I was a kid, I was a high level competitive swimmer so I was in the pool about … Continued

Challenge Complexes Are Here!

I’m SO excited to share this with you… Challenge Complexes are here! Replace cardio and even HIIT with Challenge Complexes. Burn fat! Boost metabolism! Build muscle! Increase your training variety with super fun and challenging complex workouts. Because you’re a reader on my blog, you get priority access! BE THE FIRST to check out Challenge … Continued

Mean & Clean Burrito

Here’s a healthy burrito recipe to sink your teeth into. Whole grains, lean protein and crunchy veggies make this a recipe that you’ll come back to time and again. Serve with a side of your favorite salsa. Servings: 1 Here’s what you need… 1 sprouted grain, flourless tortilla 1 Tablespoon hummus 1/3 cup cooked brown … Continued

Fire-Roasted Chile Omelet

Here’s a recipe to spice up your breakfast. Egg whites, fire-roasted green Chile and diced tomatoes create a tasty omelet that is bursting with flavor and packed with protein. Serve with a side of salsa and sliced avocado. Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 small tomatoes, finely chopped 2 (4oz) … Continued

Cupcakes on a Snowy Day (workout too)

It’s nasty weather here in Calgary  as you can see….I often wonder why I even live here ———————————————->> When I take my poor dog Sev, outside, it seems so horribly unfair that I get all bundled up and he wears nothing (he hates the Christmas sweater that Hannah got him….picture coming soon.) For me, it’s … Continued

Bodyweight + Burpee Workout – Cuz I Can

It’s a blizzard here in Calgary today (again). Sigh…Here was the weather report from last night. <———— I feel like wrapping up in a blanket and NOT leaving the house (ever!). Ever feel like this? Sev does, he refuses to wear his Christmas sweater even though it’d really help on a cold day like this … Continued

Two Workouts: One Result

Last post I was having a debate with Fat Loss Accelerator author, Kate Vidulich over the best way to lose fat. You’ll have to read the post, but you’ll find that there’s room for more than one ‘best’ way to lose fat. I’ve got two workouts for you here today, one from Kate and one … Continued

Best Rep Tempo for Fat Loss?

It’s a war. At present, my pal Kate Vidulich and I are having a battle. No, it’s not over the typical things that women argue about…We’re arguing about rep tempo and the most effective fat burning protocol. This is what we can agree on:

NEVER Use These Ab Training Approaches

 A waste of time…that’s what many ab training approaches are. Sadly, there’s an area that I walk by when I get into the gym and I see the same people there day in and day out hammering away at their abs. And they always look the same. Have you seen this? It bugs me when … Continued