A 1998 study in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition had a group of participants do 45 minutes of cardio per day, 5 days per week. They followed this protocol for 3 months. Get this: They lost NO more weight than those who dieted alone. Talk about a big waste of time. And how about … Continued
Muscle imbalances are a fact of life. No matter how much you work to overcome them, your body will be somewhat asymmetrical. The good news is that you can reduce the gap between the weak and dumb side to the strong and smart side of your body. Now one way that I like to deal … Continued
Here’s an example of a healthy and balanced packed lunch. Try this one out, and then use it as a springboard for your own creative lunch ideas. Don’t fall into the trap of eating the same thing day after day. Remember to use the 7 steps above to create your perfect packed lunch. Servings: 1 … Continued
The first thing that you’ll notice about this salad is that it tastes amazing. It also doesn’t hurt that spinach is an extremely nutrient-dense food. The recipe calls for raspberry vinegar, which is a flavorful and refreshing alternative to traditional, oily dressing. The fruit and nuts add flavor, fiber and healthy fat. Servings: 8 Here’s … Continued
Question: I am really interested in your new Challenge Complexes but I have a question first. All I have is an EZ Bar that I bought three or four years ago. Can I use the EZ Bar in place of a barbell? I can’t really afford to go out and buy a bar – especially … Continued
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
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
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
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
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