This soup has everything going for it. The base is broth, not cream. It doesn’t have any added carbohydrates in the form of rice or noodles. And it’s filled with lean ground turkey. Servings: 12 Here’s what you need… 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bunch of carrots, chopped … Continued
There are very few fitness ‘gadgets’ that I’m sold on. One of them is my suspension trainer. The best thing about the suspension trainer is that you can easily change the angle of pull so you can go from a beginner move to an advanced one in seconds. My pal, Dan Long explains here: Here’s … Continued
I don’t get excited about many ‘gadgets’ for fitness, but there is one ‘gadget’ that I use all the time, it’s the suspension trainer. I often set it up outside in my back yard. (You can see my TRX hanging in the back ground.) Suspension training is the perfect body solution for all ages … Continued
I usually will have workouts and nutrition information for you on my blog, but today, I wanted to share something different. I recently attended my friend and mentor, Craig Ballantyne’s TT Summit. (the ‘TT’ stands for Turbulence Training). The whole event was full of my fitness family and friends; trainers and coaches from all over … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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