Alright folks, it might be Friday, but that does not mean you get a free ticket to slack off on your gym time or stuff your face with tostito’s, or in my case a martini Yes, give yourself a break to relax after a hard week of exercise, work, kids and whatever else you might [...]
Everyone has heard the term “superfoods” right? Most think of an apple or spinach as power foods (which they are), but in this specific post I am talking about eats that are the MOST potent, super concentrated and nutrient-rich foods on the market, that literally nourish us at the deepest level. I’m sure you know by [...]
I have a confession to make. Even as a personal trainer, group fitness gal, soon-to-be certified nutritionist and health coach, I still have my stupid moments. (Yes, I know this is hard to believe ) So, here goes nothing: For the last week, a total of FIVE days, I succumbed to a fad diet. Not [...]
Just wanted to share my NBC segment yesterday! I was on their lifestyle show, My Carolina Today, that mirrors the fourth hour of the Today Show (Kathie Lee & Hoda) to share my secret for glowing skin, fit body, healthy mind and so much more. Check out my segment below. And after? Try the recipe [...]
I am always on the go so I struggle more than anything to keep my meals clean. So much to do, so little time, which includes cooking. But cooking is one of the secret keys to weight loss, heart health and overall wellness. So, I practice making quick AND healthy meals (it’s trial and error [...]
Your fitness journey is all about baby steps. You are going to fall off, get back up, become frustrated that your results aren’t coming fast enough and then finally be thankful for what you see in the mirror, whether you have achieved your end goal or not. Life is about ups and downs, and then [...]
Great for after workouts or even to kick-start your morning, green smoothies are packed with antioxidants, fiber and essential nutrients to keep your digestion working properly, your body completely nourished and your energy levels high all day long. Try this one that mixes greens and fruits. Yes, this version of a green smoothie does have [...]
You think you are being super healthy dressing your salad with the low-fat vinaigrette, don’t you? Hate to break it to you, but new research out of Purdue University says that oil-based dressings are the way to go. Why? Oil increases the absorption of carotenoids – disease fighting compounds. Such compounds include lutein, lycopene, and [...]
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I wanted to share with you my new favorite low-carb, high-protein meal that’s the perfect combo when trying to tone up. It gives you the energy to workout hard (something that lacks with most diet foods) AND the lean protein to keep you full twice as long. There’s also some juicy fat in the mix [...]
I recently attended a Christmas party with a cocktail in hand, not to mention a chip ready to be dipped into an amazing looking, delicious, meaty, cheesy, fatty, anything and everything, dip. And as I am living out this fantasy of mine (bells are ringing around me), I get interrupted by a voice asking, “don’t [...]
Carbs speed up metabolism and blast fat – say what?
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While reading my favorite fitness magazines on a plane ride last week,...
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