Oatmeal Waffles

Here’s a recipe from one of my boot camp clients. Thanks Diane! 1 cup of raw oatmeal 1 cup or 6 egg whites 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk Mix all ingredients together with a hand blender and leave covered overnight in the fridge. This us to allow the oatmeal to soften. The next morning … Continued

Q and A June 21, 2013

Question: Hi Shawna, I picked up some coconut palm sugar, instead of honey to sweeten my coffee in the morning. What are your thoughts on this all natural sweetener? I have tried stevia and do not like the taste…Candace Answer: I checked with my good friend and food nerd, Nick Pineault on this and this … Continued

Tropical Chicken Salad

This salad is the perfect pre or post workout meal. It has plenty of protein and fiber, vitamins, minerals and lots of delicious flavor. Servings: 8 Here’s what you need…     1 head cabbage, chopped     1 red bell pepper, chopped     1 mango, chopped     1/2 cup pineapple, chopped     1 bunch cilantro, chopped … Continued

Poached Pears & Cottage Cheese

Here’s a recipe that serves your sweet tooth like a dessert without derailing your results. Poaching pears is a simply, easy process. The pears end up sweet and tender, like canned pears, but without the added sugars. Serving with low fat cottage cheese adds protein and makes this snack filling and nutritious. Servings: 6 Here’s … Continued

Healthy Snacking

Here’s a good rule of thumb where eating is concerned: START EATING BEFORE YOU’RE HUNGRY AND STOP EATING BEFORE YOU’RE FULL I know that may sound a little backwards, but it really works. The point is, you don’t want to get to the ‘I could eat the kitchen sink’ stage of hunger where you’re likely … Continued

TT Boot Camp Games 2.0

My good friend and ‘fitness son’ Brian Kalakay is full of it. When I say ‘it’, I mean energy and non-stop fun. I’ve spent a fair amount of time with him in his studio in Lapeer, Michigan and his boot camp is always really bringing down the house. I don’t think I’ve met anyone with … Continued

Fashion Flash Monday, June 17th, 2013

Here are some great tips from my favorite bloggers . You’ll find the perfect nail color to creating abs of steel to the power of lemons and music. If you are over 40 and have a question about beauty, health, style or advocacy – Fashion Flash has the answers! Click HERE.

Why We Fail

  Meet my ‘other’ fitness son: Jason Klein. I’m sort of the ‘fitness mama’ in the professional circles I run in and I’m pretty honored that cool people like Brian Kalakay and Jason would want me to be their surrogate mama. Some have asked me if I’m insulted that these young guys call me ‘mom’, … Continued

Snacks on the Go

I try to eat a little before I get too hungry and stop eating before I’m full. I know this sounds a little backwards. Healthy snacking is a great way to kill the ‘eat the kitchen sink’ problem that sometimes happens. You know, when you don’t eat for so long that you’re famished and then … Continued

Q n A June 14th, 2013

  Question: For your Challenge Fat Loss workouts, is it okay to take a 30-60 second break between sets? Or do you have to go straight through? Thanks, Maria Answer: Maria, If you need to take a break, by all means do. If that means pausing the Challenge Fat Loss video, then do so and … Continued