Time for a little Saturday motivation… Since I have a half century under my belt, I figure I’m in a better position to share a few things than if I were in my teens (which I sometimes feel I am ;)). First of all, your training in the gym (or where ever you do your … Continued
Question: Should I have a protein shake right after I exercise? Do I add carbs to it? Answer: You always hear about carb and fat “timing” …and people always preach about getting a protein shake directly after exercise, but this advice can be a little misleading. And even though the post workout window … Continued
Traditional spaghetti is loaded with carbohydrates, so try this squash spaghetti instead. With very few ingredients, this faux pasta has powerful flavor. You’ll love how the distinct flavor of fennel mingles with fresh pesto. Servings: 8 Here’s what you need… 1 spaghetti squash 2-3 cup basil leaves 2 Tablespoons pine nuts … Continued
This recipe meets all 5 of the steps to a healthy dinner. By baking the chicken and using low-carb flours, this recipe has half of the calories and 80% less fat than traditional fried chicken. Serve with a side of vegetables and a salad. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need… 2 eggs 2 … Continued
I often get asked what my favorite ab moves are. Here’s a secret: I don’t spend a lot of time training abs specifically. In fact, that goes for bi’s, triceps and calves too. My thoughts are that I’ll train big compound movements first and if I have any gas in the tank at the end … Continued
Guest post 3 Tips on How to Beat Workout Boredom By Kate Vidulich, CTT Author: Fat Loss Accelorators I have a confession to make. I used to be a treadmill-hamster. A cute, fluffy animal who loved to drink beer and eat banana bread. Yep, that was me in a nutshell. Running on the treadmill at … Continued
This is Joel Marion and me. I’ve known Joel for a couple of years now. And you may know him too. He’s the author of several highly successful programs including ‘Cheat Your Way Thin’and ‘Extreme Fat Loss Diet’ to name a few. Joel isn’t the super hero of this post, he just writes about the … Continued
It’s time for Fashion Flash Monday. Check out all these great posts HERE Spring is finally here and it’s time to put away the sweaters and thing dresses. Fab Over 40 shares with us her 5 Fab Finds for spring dresses for women over 40. Need a good way to tighten and tone the mid … Continued
Tougher than a burpee? I didn’t think I’d find anything, but the ‘sit out’ rivals the burpee. What I like about the sit out is that I feel my triceps as well as my core light up. I’m not sure if it’s the position or if it’s just tough work, but these really get me … Continued
Question: What’s the best food to eat before bed? Or is it best not to eat anything? Answer: You may have heard that eating before bed is a big-time “no no” for those looking to lose weight. In fact, you’ve probably even heard that eating late at night will undoubtedly cause you to GAIN weight…even … Continued