Tuna Apple Crackers – snacks with style

  Judy Lamont is a good friend, and one of our very favourite food and style bloggers.  Her popular blog The Joy Trail  is a visual feast and showcases her wonderful photography of fashion, home decor and, my personal fave, her divine food.  We’re fortunate to have Judy writing for us today offering her delicious take … Continued

Should I Eat Before I Workout?

I once was a ‘fasted cardio’ fan, but I’ve since changed my tune. Doing cardio on an empty stomach is popular with physique competitors and bodybuilders striving to get as lean as possible. The theory is that low insulin levels associated with fasting are conducive to fat breakdown, meaning there are more fatty acids available … Continued

Essential Oils to the Rescue

I felt a lil catch in my throat… You know that feeling when you feel that maybe a cold is coming on? What do YOU do? For me, I break out the oil of oregano. I used to think it was just an old wives tale that using essential oils would actually make a difference … Continued

5 Simple Tricks to Banish Belly Bloat

You try hard to eat well and get in your workouts, but you still struggle to get the flat belly you long for. You know what to do and even wake up some days with a flat(ter) belly, only to find by mid-day you need to unbutton  your pants to accommodate belly bloat. During the week … Continued

Healthy to the Bone

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, increasing the risk of sudden and unexpected fractures. Osteoporosis translates literally to mean “porous bone”.  We all lose some bone density as we age and bones get thinner as existing bone breaks down faster than new bone builds.  As this occurs, our bones lose calcium and other minerals and … Continued

She lost 17 pounds then…{We Never Saw her Again}

Guest Post from Andrew Beatty “Andrew, oh my god Andrew…I’ve lost 17 pounds”.  Holy crap I screamed, she gave me a high five and told me “I’m not going to stop until I’ve all this weight off me”.  I was so happy, just getting this girl to turn up the first day was a struggle. … Continued

10 Best Foods That Fight Stress & Belly Fat

Feeling stressed? Here are some foods to eat to combat stress and the resulting cortisol levels that make it difficult to lose belly fat. Women should be issued with a button “in times of stress, release chocolate”! The problem with most typical “comfort” foods that we turn to in times of stress is that the … Continued

Top Tips to Rescue Your Broken Metabolism

Shawna recently took part in an anti-aging fitness summit in Arizona and took the opportunity to meet up with Fat Loss expert Dawn Sylvester.  Dawn works with women who have tried for years to lose weight the “wrong” way resulting in low energy, a feeling of helplessness, and a broken metabolism.   Dawn’s plan Final Fat … Continued

Do ONE Simple Thing ==> Lose the Flub

It’s easier that you may think to lose a little flub…more on that in a moment. Today I’m hitting the road to drive west to go help my Dad move into a retirement home. He’s doing pretty well recovering from his stroke in January. He’s tired of cooking and cleaning for himself though and I … Continued

My 4 Top Anti-Stress-ors (+ workout)

29 days from now you could be down at least one pant size… Right now it’s the beginning of May as I write this, so by the first weekend in June, you could be feeling more confident getting into your summer clothes… I have more on that and a cool workout I wanted to share … Continued