Everyone knows that one person that exercises and moves all day long, eats healthy, but can't seem to get the result they want. We all know why certain alcohols are good (such as wine) but what people aren't talking about is why it's bad. The most widely abused and most socially … [Read more...]
Summer Seasonal Foods That Won’t Weight You Down
The summer are about fun in the sun and showing off the body you've been covering all year long! These seasonal summer foods are cheap (because they are in season) and low in carbs, fat and calories. Add them to your shopping list, work them into meals and make the most of … [Read more...]
Banish Belly Fat – Can These Trainer Secrets Get You A Cut Above
One of the biggest complaints at the gym is "belly fat." In my years as a trainer I have put the pieces together to help myself and my clients be more successful. While I don't have any hard evidence to back this up directly I have hundreds of clients that have used this technique to shed body … [Read more...]
Paleo Recipes – Pancakes
I have been trying out the Paleo diet and experimenting with different recipes. In an attempt to find something sweet and filling I tried out these pancakes made prodominiently of almond meal and a hint of fruit. They did the trick and were easy to make! They are also low … [Read more...]
The Paleo Diet – Can You Handle This Extreme To Get Lean
I will admit that I have tried almost every diet on the planet. Some of this was due to an unknown thyroid problem and gluten intolerance. Now That I am in my thirties, my eating habits have been fine tuned and I have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn't. One diet (way of life) … [Read more...]
Low Calorie Breakfast Treat – Quick Protein Crescent Rolls
Breakfast gets boring, eating healthy gets even more boring! In efforts to add a little variety to the day and my meals I came up with a low carb, low calorie breakfast meal. It's packed full of protein and its just the right amount of carbohydrates to start your day off right! … [Read more...]
Are You Eating The Way The Mayo Clinic Recommends?
Remember back in the day when the grains made up the bulk of the food pyramid? Well that's all been changed! Now, fruits and vegetables make up the base of the pyramid. However, I don't know many people who eat this way. If you look closely, you'll notice that they have also incorporated … [Read more...]
Eat It – Lemonaise Light
I love light mayonnaise on wraps. Since I am gluten intolerant I eat wraps a lot. Even though it's light mayo, it still has some fat and some saturated fat. So, I decided to try out this Lemonaise which has 0.5g of saturated fat and 1 g of carbohydrates and no dairy! Saturated fat … [Read more...]
DNA Could Place Your Fat For You
Eating the right foods and working out have a huge impact on what size we are and how much body fat we have. However, we know that everyone one is different and this is determined by our genetic make up. The DNA that you get from your parents could play more of a role then once thought. This … [Read more...]
