I’ve been training with a 20 lb weight vest because I want to get a feel for what it’s like to have a little excess baggage. I understand why people dislike burpees and jump rope etc with a little extra junk in the trunk. This kind of training helps me create better programs for my … Continued
Salmon is filled with quality protein and omega-3 benefits, making it the perfect center of your healthy dinner. Serve your salmon on a bed of fresh or braised greens. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, fat free 1 lime, juiced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons … Continued
Most recipes for egg salad call for fat-filled mayonnaise, but this recipe uses fat free Greek yogurt instead. You get all the creaminess without added calories to set back your results. Servings: 3 Here’s what you need… 8 organic, free range eggs 4 celery stalks, chopped 2 Tablespoons onion greens, chopped … Continued
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring! These turkey-stuffed bell peppers are the perfect meal for those days when you’re bored of eating healthy. Shhhh, your taste buds won’t suspect that this dish is low-carb and protein-filled. Serve over a bed of greens for a complete meal. Servings: 5 Here’s what you need… 5 … Continued
This soup has everything going for it. The base is broth, not cream. It doesn’t have any added carbohydrates in the form of rice or noodles. And it’s filled with lean ground turkey. Servings: 12 Here’s what you need… 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bunch of carrots, chopped … Continued
Here’s a recipe from one of my boot camp clients. Thanks Diane! 1 cup of raw oatmeal 1 cup or 6 egg whites 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk Mix all ingredients together with a hand blender and leave covered overnight in the fridge. This us to allow the oatmeal to soften. The next morning … Continued
This salad is the perfect pre or post workout meal. It has plenty of protein and fiber, vitamins, minerals and lots of delicious flavor. Servings: 8 Here’s what you need… 1 head cabbage, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 mango, chopped 1/2 cup pineapple, chopped 1 bunch cilantro, chopped … Continued
Here’s a recipe that serves your sweet tooth like a dessert without derailing your results. Poaching pears is a simply, easy process. The pears end up sweet and tender, like canned pears, but without the added sugars. Serving with low fat cottage cheese adds protein and makes this snack filling and nutritious. Servings: 6 Here’s … Continued
Here’s a good rule of thumb where eating is concerned: START EATING BEFORE YOU’RE HUNGRY AND STOP EATING BEFORE YOU’RE FULL I know that may sound a little backwards, but it really works. The point is, you don’t want to get to the ‘I could eat the kitchen sink’ stage of hunger where you’re likely … Continued
I try to eat a little before I get too hungry and stop eating before I’m full. I know this sounds a little backwards. Healthy snacking is a great way to kill the ‘eat the kitchen sink’ problem that sometimes happens. You know, when you don’t eat for so long that you’re famished and then … Continued