Q and A Nov 2nd, 2012

Thanks to all of you that send me questions. Feel free to pose a question in the comment section of the blog, post on my facebook page, or email me directly at Shawna.kaminski@gmail.com   Question: This is about the nutrition plan blueprint in your program. Can I just follow the food blueprint or do I … Continued

Q and A Nov 2, 2012

I was pretty fired up this week with the New York Times and Globe and Mail and their recent article that ‘women CAN’T do pull ups’. You can see my rebuttal here. Women: I feel my job is to arm you with as many tips and tricks as possible to help you prove the exercise … Continued

Fool Your Body to Lose Fat

It’s all over but the crying. I’m referring to Halloween and the loads of little chocolate bars that possibly found their way down your throat. Today is a new day.Whether you’re a parent or not, it’s likely that you were effected by this goolish holiday. You either handed out treats or inspected pillow cases of … Continued

Hurricane Sandy Workout

Natural disasters. I guess you can’t really plan for them can you? My bad for heading east without checking into the upcoming weather in the area. I had meetings planned and didn’t even think twice about getting on a plane from the relatively safe but cold temperatures in Canada. I was on the East Coast … Continued

Women CAN Do Pull Ups (no joke)

Recently both the New York Times and the Globe and Mail published this ‘fact’: women ‘CAN’T do pull ups. A study at the University of Dayton took 17 normal sized women and had them ‘train’ three times a week for three months. Apparently, the focus of the training was on weight lifting to increase bicep … Continued

Simple Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is one of the easiest vegetables to prepare without adding fat in the cooking process. Each squash is filled with folic acid, potassium, vitamin A, and beta carotene – and best of all it is a low calorie food. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 1 spaghetti squash 1 Tablespoon dried basil 1/2 … Continued

Push Up NOW

I thought I’d be proactive before the University of Dayton comes out with a study claiming ‘women CAN’T do push ups’. I’ve been on a rampage over the recent article in the New York Times and Globe and Mail stating that ‘women CAN’T do pull ups’. You can see it here. In any case, let’s … Continued

Fashion Flash Oct 29th, 2012

Here are some cool posts by some of my favorite bloggers. Check it out here: http://www.primebeautyblog.net/fashion-flash-20/   Here are some previews… Need some tips on how to transform a summer dress into fall when you’re over 40?  Get started with these great ideas from The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40. Don’t do scary things … Continued

Women CAN Do Pull Ups!

Recently you may have read why women ‘CAN’T do pull ups. Both the New York Times and the Globe and Mail published this ‘fact’. A study at the University of Dayton took 17 normal sized women and had them ‘train’ three times a week for three months. Apparently, the focus of the training was on … Continued

Pizza Cheat Day Workout

I cheated… It was homemade pizza last night and it’s time to make it right…as you can see, I’m not up for any challenge here, unless it’s the carb induced nap challenge. On the positive side, it’s actually a mental break to have a cheat day, it even boosts your metabolism and it motivates (me) … Continued