So, how was your Halloween? Nursing a sugar hangover today? Doesn’t feel great does it. Remember how last time you promised yourself you’d never do that again? Sugar’s addictive nature can be as powerful as a drug. In fact, as you’ll learn in the video below, sugar works on part of the brain in the … Continued
Halloween is a big ‘event’ that pretty much centers around candy. I thought you’d enjoy some ‘fun facts’ about candy that I found pretty fascinating… ->It’s been reported that the average American eats 24 pounds of candy a year, and most of that is likely consumed right around this time. The average person consumes 22 … Continued
Math is my nemesis…let me explain. Math and I were once sort of friendly, we didn’t really click, but we got along fine enough with a little extra effort on my part. Then, in the 11th grade, I thought there was hope for a loving relationship with me and math. I had an amazing teacher, … Continued
Do you have a ‘go to’? You know, something or someone that you can rely on no matter what? Well, Rick Kaselj is my ‘go to’ for injury prevention and rehab. Turns out that Rick is a man of many talents. Today he has an article about sugar ‘go to’ substitutes for us. Now this … Continued
Mmmm….Bacon! I used to HATE vegetables. When I was a kid I’d actually gag on anything resembling one but over the years I just taught myself to LOVE veggies. If you wrap anything up in bacon, I bet you can turn any veggie hater into a veggie lover 😉 Now many of you may think … Continued
Sin City. You see it all there. Recently I was out with a group of fit pros in crazy Las Vegas. We had spent the day sharing strategies on how to help our clients best, and by the evening time, we really needed to chill. After a team dinner, we ended up at a beautiful … Continued
When you want a healthy meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor—here’s your dish. This vegetarian recipe calls for chicken substitute, but you can use real chicken if you want. Bake or grill real chicken before adding it to the recipe. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 3 cups hot cooked instant rice (cooked as directed on … Continued
This delicious dish is made with egg whites and sautéed vegetables and makes a wonderful light breakfast. Enjoy with salsa for an added kick. Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 medium tomato, chopped 3/4 cup egg whites (about 4 large … Continued
Guest Post: Maureen Garry Let’s talk FAT. Better yet, let’s talk about LOSING fat – that extra padding that crept onto your belly, hips and thighs while you weren’t looking. But first, let me ask you something: Have you found that losing fat after age 40 is a lot harder than it used to be … Continued
Celery Sticks with Roasted-Garlic Hummus Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 2 garlic cloves, peeled 15 oz can cooked garbanzo beans, drained 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 8 stalks celery, cut into thick slices 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 tablespoons water salt and cracked black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1. Preheat … Continued