This month’s challenge is Super Simple, but it’s also Super Powerful. Commit to 30 Days of Exercise! Sept 1 – Oct 12th – 5 Days of Exercise Each Week Exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes per workout. Work at your own pace. – Walking, running, weight training, HIIT, Zumba, etc. Stay hydrated: Drink at […]
Meatless in August Challenge
This month’s focus will be eating more plant-based, whole foods. Lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, unrefined whole grain foods, seeds, plant-based meat substitutes, etc. Why? How is this beneficial for weight loss and health? Plant foods are great for weight loss, especially low calorie, high fiber foods, like greens, beans and celery. These foods are full […]
Healthy Amazon Prime Day Deals You Don’t Want to Miss
It’s July 11th! That means great deals on Amazon for Prime Day, from electronics to household items to fashion. Don’t forget to check out all of the awesome deals on health and fitness related items. We’ve made a list of our favorite deals below.* Fitness Equiptment Save $60 on select FitBit Blaze 20% off select Reebok […]
Is Food Addiction Real and Can You Fight It?
We have all heard our friends and family say, “I just can’t stop eating these_____________ (fill in the blank).” We have even heard people say “jokingly” that they are addicted to certain foods, but can food really be addictive, like drugs or alcohol? Many say yes. Consider this example, the Coca plant has been cultivated […]
Counting Calories vs Counting Macros
Let’s discuss two major schools of thought in the diet and fitness world today: one argues that a calorie is a calorie is a calorie, and the other argues that not all calories are created equal. So, who is right? Should you count calories or should you count macros/flexible dieting. The answer is a little bit […]
Don’t Beat Yourself Up!
What are thousands of women all over the country doing today? Beating themselves up about eating and drinking too much over the holiday weekend. No, not everyone will feel this way after the parties are over and the coals have died on the grill. There are tons of people who will pat themselves on the back for making healthy […]
Simple Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal Prep
I want to share more recipes with you guys and this simple meal prep combo is a great place to start. My husband loves this meal and so do I (I’ll miss it as I’m going Vegan, but that’s for another post…). 7 dollars (or less) for 2 meals! All you need is… 16 oz of […]
May 30 Day Time Crunch Intervals Challenge
The goal of this super, straight forward exercise challenge is to add an Intense Burst of Exercise into your day. Add these quick interval workouts to your regular workout routine. Join Us! Download the Workout Calendar! (Right click on the link to save – PDF File) Leave a comment below and tell us your health and fitness goals for […]
Recipes and Resources for Week 3 – 21 Days of Clean Eating
Thank you so much for joining our April Clean Eating Challenge. Here are the resources for Week #3. We’ve posted new recipes and meal plans, along with information on dealing with cravings and emotional/stress eating. Enjoy! Dealing with Cravings 12 Snacks Nutritionists Eat to Stop Cravings When Clean Eating Makes You Feel Crazy: The Emotional Detox […]
Clean Eating on the Go: 40 Snack Ideas
Eating right on the go is one of the difficult parts about eating clean. Almost all of the most common, most convenient foods are not going to fit in with the protocol, especially your new focus on simple, whole ingredients and food combinations. Fast food and junk food won’t cut it. For this reason, advance planning is a […]
