In the old days, food wasn't plenty. Families had to grow their own crops, raise their own food, and sped hours in the kitchen. As punishment, kids "went to bed hungry" if they were in trouble. This was carried through the depression era and even up through the 1960's. However, it's … [Read more...]
5 Fitness Hacks to Shed Inches Effortlessly
It takes days to gain inches and weeks (if not months) to lose them! Most people know that one pound equals 3,500 calories. That means that one big meal could add a pound to your frame. 1.) Use spray olive oils and other oils It seems simple but … [Read more...]
Fitness Tips – What’s Your Body Telling a Personal Trainer
They say a picture says a thousand words, to a trainer, your body says a thousand words. This article isn't based on science, its based upon the observation of me, other trainers, and thousands of clients that we've trained over the years. How your body stores weight and where, gives me a good … [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...]
Low Carb Monday – Amazing Stuffed Turkey Burgers
It's bbq season and the paelo recipes are everywhere! I decided to get a bit crafty and try out this recipe for stuffed turkey burgers. I used my now low carb recipe for the filling and a cool new gadget to stuff the burgers. You can find this cool product at walgreens, it's called "Stufz" and … [Read more...]
5 Minutes to a Better Body – A Must Watch Video
I have spent over 13 years teaching people about nutrition and fitness. It can sometimes feel like an endless journey and struggle to help people make changes that will benefit them. This video create by Erwan Heu pretty much sums up what I teach nutritionally in 5 minutes! I … [Read more...]
3 Fitness Tips To Look Leaner For Your Holiday Party
The holidays only come once a year and for many of us that could also mean seeing people (like family) once a year. No one wants to show up bloated, swollen and with an excess 5 -10 pounds! If you want to look like you've been staying on track, and eating healthy, use these three … [Read more...]
Dr. Oz’s Top 3 Weight Loss Tips – Barley, Vanilla, and Soup
Dr. Oz has morphed into the weight loss doctor. Whether that was his intention or not, we can't say. He's now become a respected TV host while informing the public of various ways they can stay healthy and lose weight. Recently he was asked by ivillage to state his top 3 weight loss … [Read more...]
Jillian Michaels 7 Rules For Success
Jillian has been known for her hard core training on "The Biggest Loser," for some time now. However, she has also single handily cornered the market with her fitness books, diet pills, equipment, and DVDs. She has become one of the most successful trainers of all time. While she only … [Read more...]
You’ve Gotta Try This Exercise – Oblique Ab Exercise
While fishing around on the web I saw this exercise and was immediately sucked into the video. I knew that his guy had hit on a gold mine when it comes to obliques and lateral ab exercise. It's simple, fun, and very effective. If your ready to elongate, strength, and define … [Read more...]
Egg Poaching Bags – Take The Mess Out Eating Lean
While at a wedding in San Diego, I stopped at an an all natural / organic restaurant. The whole meal was awesome, but the thing I remember most was the ingenious way that they poached their eggs! They didn't have the usual shape so I asked the waitress and she let me in on their little … [Read more...]
