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

Lettuce Wrapped Fish Tacos

These tacos are the perfect get-ready-for-beach-season meal. Flaky, protein-filled fish topped with mango salsa and wrapped in a crunchy guilt-free lettuce leaf. It’s flavorful, satisfying and will keep you on track with your fitness goals. Servings: 8 Here’s what you need…     4 (3.5oz) Cod Fillets     1/2 cup tropical vinaigrette     1 lime     … Continued

Classic Chopped Salad

This salad is filled with tender roasted veggies and crunchy fresh lettuce. These foods are fresh and fiber-filled – exactly the kind of meal that defines clean eating. Add a side of lean protein and a tall glass of water for the perfect meal. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need…     1 cup asparagus, chopped … Continued