Q and A Oct 26, 2012

    It’s been a busy week for me and I know for you too. I’ve received a few questions about  how to get and stay lean with a packed schedule. It’s perfect timing because I’ve been in close contact with a few of my fitness pro friends this week and it so happens that … Continued

Rosemary Dijon Chicken

Here’s one that even I can make…5 minutes prep time and 30 minutes cook time. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 cups hot cooked instant rice (cooked as … Continued

Fearsome Foursome Workout

It always happens…you’re visiting someone and you can’t get away for a workout, or you have your car in the shop and you’re stuck at home with no equipment, you’re at your cabin or you’re camping, it’s a holiday weekend and nothing is open…there are endless reasons for you to skip a workout. That is, … Continued

Pros and Cons of Carb Intake

Here’s an article from my pal, Shaun Hadsell that I know you’ll enjoy: The Pros and Cons of Carbs Shaun Hadsell Have you ever been to a physique contest? I’ve noticed one thing in particular that everyone of these physique competitors have in common… They ALL use carbohydrate “manipulation” as one of the main nutrition … Continued

Cool Pull Up ‘Finisher’

It’s Monday morning and I have a ‘Hannah Hangover’. My daughter, Hannah returned from Africa last night and what I mean by a ‘Hannah Hangover’ is I stayed up super late talking to her about her Uganda adventures. I’m not much of a night owl, but with the time change for her, she couldn’t sleep … Continued

Bodyweight Finisher Workout

My daughter, Hannah returned from Africa last night and now I have a ‘Hannah Hangover’. What I mean by this is I stayed up super late talking to her about her Uganda adventures. I’m not much of a night owl, but with the time change for her, she couldn’t sleep and I was so excited … Continued

Fashion Flash Oct 22, 2012

Thanks to all of my wonderful blogging friends who have some great tips for the Fall. You’ll see the previews of what everyone has for you this week below. Click HERE to link to the Fashion Flash.   Female Fat Loss Expert (me!), Shawna K, provides information on what the WORST exercises for your shoulders … Continued

Q and A Oct 19th, 2012

Question: What about elbow pain. I don’t get shoulder pain when doing pull ups, just elbow pain. Answer: I experienced a lot of elbow pain when I was first doing a lot of pull ups. I learned that rather than coming to a full hang position, with fully extended arms, it’s best to have a … Continued

25 Minute Meltdown

Here’s a cool workout for you, it does require a bit of equipment but I’ve noted a few options. I set my gymboss for 50 seconds of work and had a 10 second transition. I did the following exercises: jump rope (phantom skip – no jump rope) TRX low row (or do a DB or … Continued