Workout Length, Healthy Habits, Hotel Workout…

Question: How do I fit your Challenge Burpee and Challenge Jump Rope workouts in with my own workouts? My workouts are already 60+ min.   Mike Answer: First of all, I think your workouts are a little long to add more. Doing 60+ min is too long to add a burpee or jump rope workout on … Continued

Perfect Packed Lunch

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

Best Spinach Salad Ever

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

NYC Hotel Room Workout

NYC. It all seemed like a good idea from the comfort and quiet of my home office with Sev at my feet. I thought I would feel more adventurous in real life. Turns out I feel like a fish out of water. I live in a city of a million, but NYC is on another … Continued

Eliminate This Food = Smaller Waistline

What if I told you to STOP eating one food? What if I told you that food was bread? Yes, you’d probably want to punch me. I love bread, or I used to. I practically never eat it anymore. If I do, it’s the sprouted wheat variety, I’ll have one slice early in the day … Continued

99 Burpee Take Away Challenge

Before I get to the workout for today, I need to clear something up. I’m an expert in burpees and pull ups and the like, I never claimed to be a mathematician 😉  It seems that in this next workout, even COUNTING was too complicated for me.   I set the workout up on my … Continued

Recipes to Help You Give Up Bread

My new toy is a lotta fun…rings arrived on my doorstep randomly last week (not sure who’s trying to win my heart, but rings were a good start ;))   I’ll come up with some fun stuff on these things to share with you soon. In the mean time, I’ll take the razzing from the … Continued

Heart Rate Monitor? Tight Hips? Nicest Bum?

Question: I bought your burpee and jump rope programs and after sitting on my ass for a while have finally made the decision to execute! I also have all the finisher programs from Mike Whitfield. If buying programs got you in shape I would be a superstar, but we both know that is not the … Continued

Delicious Kale and Pinto Bean Soup

There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of soup on a chilly fall day. This soup contains kale, a superfood that is packed with vitamins, minerals and cancer-fighting enzymes. It contains loads of vitamin A, vitamin C, B6, manganese, calcium, copper and potassium. Servings: 10 Here’s what you need… 1 cup dried pinto beans 1 … Continued

White Bean Hummus

Use this white bean hummus instead of creamy dressings or cheese in your sandwich. The hummus is filled with protein and fiber – both important for building your best booty. Servings: 8 Here’s what you need: 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup whole wheat … Continued