Small Package – Big Mistake?

Marketing genius. That’s how I would describe the latest trend at the grocery store. Have you noticed all the packages of 100 calorie ‘treats’? Makers of ‘less than healthy’ food are taking a chance that even those with iron will power will allow a 100 calorie treat. Everything from chocolate bars to candy to potato … Continued

Protein Pancakes?

My most ‘experienced’ boot camper, Sharon, shared this recipe with me and it sounded so good I thought I’d pass it on. I haven’t tried it yet, but it’s definitely on my ‘to try’ list! PROTEIN PANCAKES (recipe makes 2 good-sized pancakes-enough for 1 person.  Can easily be doubled, tripled etc.) 1/3 cp cottage cheese                       … Continued

13 Ways to Improve Your Health Today!

I’ve been seeing magazines on the stands when I’m buying groceries and always see what editors seem to think is ‘ground breaking’ news in terms of ways to improve your health. So, honestly I took a look through one mag and thought up a few of my own ways to take baby steps towards a … Continued

More Ab News!

Hey, have you checked out my online magazine? Here’s a cool article on getting flatter abs: the skinny on getting the flat abdominal muscles you’ve always wanted.

Cheat Your Way Thin

I know that I always say that dieting is your best way to slow your metabolism and gain weight. All things counter productive to what you actually want to achieve. You should know by now that my goal for you is to learn how to eat nutritionally dense foods in proper proportion to achieve life … Continued

4 of the Best Ways to Tank Your Metabolism

I know you want long lasting fitness and fat loss results. There is too much misinformation out there and I’m here to break down some of it for you. What are the top metabolism mistakes that most people make? What effect do these mistakes have on your progress? Take a look: # 4: Diet Pills … Continued

Nutrition Tips for Athletic Performance and Weight Loss

I have the extreme pleasure of working with the good folks at Simply for Life. They do a nutrition presentation monthly for my boot camp. Zach gave an awesome presentation  recently and was good enough to summarize the details for you here. Take it away Zach! A short while ago, I had the pleasure of … Continued

Best Tips for Summer Fat Loss

Summer is on the way and you have a short time to be looking your best. Don’t despair, there IS time to make changes to your body! I have to say that part of looking good is feeling confident. When you make positive steps towards self care by making healthy choices, you can’t help but … Continued

A Spoonful of Sugar – Hard to Swallow Advice

I know that you’re looking to get into your swimsuit or even just shorts and short sleeves this summer. I wanted to share with you my single best piece of advice in order to fast track you into your bikini. While this advice is sound, you may have a hard time swallowing it. Sugar….who’d a … Continued

Chocolate Truffles

Every now and then you just have to have chocolate. So here’s a recipe that packs a nutritional punch as well as it will help curb that craving: 1 cup Raw Walnuts/Almonds 3-4 Tbl. Raw Cacao/Cocoa powder (will say on the package it’s raw) ½ cup Dates or 4 Tbl. raw honey or raw Agave … Continued