If you've been following along you'll know that the Pharmaca weight loss and health challenge has been running. Both my mom and I are doing this 3 part challenge to get in better shape and to get healthier. Since we both have different goals it was important to outline both. I've also … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
Doctor on Demand – Get Diagnosed From Your Living Room
You’re sick, time to see the doctor, but you hate the wait, the crowded waiting rooms and the cost of the visit itself. What if I told you you could skip all that? This nifty new tool, Doctor on demand, allows you to be diagnosed for a variety of conditions without having to leave your … [Read more...]
Eat the Seasons For More Flavorful and Cheaper Food – What’s in Season For Fall
Eating food that's in season can significantly lower your grocery bill and give you better, more flavorful food for your money. Here's a break down of the months to come for what's in season. Use this fitness tip to plan your meals accordingly ; ) Why … [Read more...]
Woman Loses 140 Pounds Without Even Trying – Could This Fitness Trick Help You Shed the Pounds
Sounds too good to be true right ?? Before you jump to conclusions, this woman said she shed the weight with little to no effort. “All I wanted was spinach,” Evans, 35, told ABC News after using hypnosis to help shed the weight. “I wanted salad. It was the creepiest feeling in the whole wide … [Read more...]
Low Carb Recipe Monday – Spaghetti Squash Pho
I'm a die hard pho fan but it's not the best when you're watching your carbohydrate intake. One bowl of this amazing soup could be over 100 grams of carbs (that's almost my whole day!). This low carb recipe combines my favorite pho with an easy to make version. I also buy … [Read more...]
Lower Your Carb Intake – 3 Pasta Substitutes You Should Be Using
In general, carbohydrates are miss used and over eaten. People use them to calm down, relax after a hard day, and to feel full. However, carbohydrates original purpose was for FUEL! Running the lands and catching our prey is now a thing of the past, yet we eat more carbohydrates then was ever … [Read more...]
Working Out While Injured – Don’t Let Your Injury Hold You Back
First and foremost I’d like to say I’m not a doctor. Everything is based on my knowledge and personal experience as a trainer. Always listen to your body; if something doesn’t agree with you, or the pain persists, always seek the help of a medical professional and make sure you get proper … [Read more...]
Lose Your Lower Belly Pooch – Lower Ab Exercises – Part 2
Part one was a huge success and people have been contacting me with questions and comments non stop! As promised, here's part 2 of the lower ab exercises ! Lower Ab Exercises to Banish That Lower Belly Pooch ! Reverse Crunch - Legs Straight Leg lifts (or reverse crunches) can … [Read more...]
Lower Belly Pooch Be Gone ! – 3 Awesome Lower Ab Exercises – Part 1
That lower belly pooch is both annoying and seems impossible to get rid of! While changing your eating can make a huge difference, so can lower abdominal exercises. These lower ab exercises will help you firm and tighten your lower belly pouch without throwing out your back! These … [Read more...]
Low Carb Recipe Monday – Paleo, Low Carb and Gluten Free – Zucchini Chips
Zucchini chips ?? Have we gone too far? A little on the crazy side but take our word for it these "chips" are amazing! This low carb recipe is also gluten free, paleo, low fat, and dairy free!! Put the potato chips down, trash the corn chips and make room for the some … [Read more...]
Super Star Approved – Coconut Chocolate Protein Shake
Ellie Goulding has reach stardom over the last 4 years singing songs such as "Fall into the Sky" from Zedd's debut album Clarity and on Calvin Harris's song "I Need Your Love" which is included on Halcyon and also Harris's album 18 Months (source). As her star rose her body … [Read more...]
Fitness Tips – 3 Ways to Fight Fat Faster!
Most of us have one desire: burn the most fast the fastest way possible. Lucky for you I have some fitness tips that will help you achieve just that. HIIT it! You block off two hours of gym time and burn an insane amount of calories doing your … [Read more...]