Fashion Flash March 4th, 2013

 I’m proud to be a part of this terrific group of women and I know you’ll enjoy them as much as I do. Check out the flash HERE Enjoy! From MovingFreeWithMirabai.com: ”Melt stress with Mirabai Holland’s simple breathing technique.”       From MenopauseMakeover.com: “A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that … Continued

Bench Press and Shoulder Pain

I love to bench press. It’s one of my favorite lifts but on occasion, I experience shoulder pain. I have some tips for you from my ‘Mr Fix It’ guy, Rick Kaselj. In this video, he explains how to avoid shoulder pain when bench pressing. First of all, when you unrack the bar, create a … Continued

Gluten Free Pancakes

A new kitchen, almost done, just the back splash to go. Seriously I’m in trouble now…no excuse NOT to learn better cooking skills. So, I’m on a mission to be a better cook. More on that later… I was supposed to be in Michigan to help my friend, “Mr. Finisher”,  Mike Whitfield film his 2.0 … Continued

How to Make a Burpee More Fun ;)

I’m happy to report that the New Year’s resolutions that gym goers declared January 1st seem to still be in effect. (At least in my gym anyway). Good for them, bad for me… When I train, I tend to hog a lot of equipment. I managed to do this in my own private gym for … Continued

Q and A March 1st, 2013

  Question: I can not do the hanging leg raises because I have no grip strength at all, what do you suggest? Answer: You can do these with a band too. Use the band to take some of your body weight. Don’t worry about doing the leg raise yet, work on taking your body weight … Continued

Tropical Salad with Teriyaki Chicken

This salad is fun and full of flavor, made with nutrient-packed microgreens, sweet mango, tender teriyaki chicken and guilt-free onion rings. Eat this and give your body the protein it needs as well as a healthy serving of fiber. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need… 4 organic, free-range chicken breasts 1/4 cup Organicville Island Teriyaki … Continued

Quinoa, Arugula and Roasted Veggie Salad

This healthy salad that starts with dark flavorful greens, then adds cooked veggies, creamy goat cheese, some tender quinoa. No dressing required, since all the ingredients pack so much flavor. Next time that you are wondering what to make for dinner, try this Arugula, Quinoa and Warm Vegetable Salad. Feel free to add a side … Continued

Secrets to a Lean Physique

What happens at the age of 40? Does metabolism really tank? Why do so many women say that they gain weight that they just can’t let go of after the age of 40? What’s the secret to getting and staying fit in your 40’s and beyond? Below is an interview that I did with my … Continued

Upper Body Challenges

Remember my friend Tyler Bramlett? Tyler introduced the idea of movement progressions here. He has a cool Warrior Warm up here,  an awesome lower body progressive program here and a great ab program here. Tyler is the master at creating workout progressions. If you’re looking for some fun variations for your upper body, let’s start … Continued

Fashion Flash Feb 25th, 2013

Here’s a weekly rundown of beauty and fashion tips for women over 40 from some of the top  fashion and beauty bloggers on the web. Click HERE to read all about: Fab Over 40 wants you to join in on the 2013 Walkabout. Sign up to start getting fit by walking 28 days in a … Continued