Hungry

Yesterday I gave you all some advice on what to do if you are feeling “full” all the time on My 1900 Calorie Diet. Well, there is always the opposite side of the coin because not everyone has the same body type and metabolism as the Joe sitting next to them. So today I wanted...

Full

Today I wanted to talk about My 1900 Calorie Diet (designed to mazimize body fat loss while maintaining muscle mass) and specifically I want to address those people who are feeling “full”, or feel like its impossible to take in 1900 calories per day. Tomorrow, I will address...

The Day After

I know the RIPPEDCLUB crew all BROUGHT IT this Thanksgiving and stayed true to your clean eating, right!!?? Well, the fact of the matter is that most people probably didnt and I wanted to share with you all an awesome HEALTHY way to take care of all those extra calories you took in...

P90X Nutrition Phases

If you are anything like me then the first time you looked at the P90X Nutrition Guide, you were overwhelmed by the amount of information; and I dont know about you, but I was quite intimidated. I had no idea where to start or how to begin and my results reflected that confusion. The...

Dedicated

Dedicated: wholly committed to something, as to an ideal, political cause, or personal goal. So many people would love to think that they are dedicated to getting fit and healthy or possibly even ripped, but there is something in the definition of dedicated that sets apart those who...

Whey Isolate or Concent...

There has been a great deal of debate on which is the better source of protein. One camp says that isolate is better because of the high amounts of protein per serving, while the other side of the camp says that isolate is too processed. So what is the best source? I am constantly...

Shakeology Scam

Is Shakeology a Scam? With all the health and weight loss related shakes and pills out there, you have every right to think that Shakeology is a scam. You are overwhelmed by infomercials that spin grand stories of weight loss and life changing products, but when you actually dig in and...

Unreal Transformation!

Nate absolutely ROCKED P90X and his nutrition was spot on with Shakeology and his results prove it! Nate was one of the monthly winners in the Beachbody Challenge contest and he actually won $1000 just for getting in shape! If this transformation doesnt inspire you to push harder and get...

Snacking Smart

Most people are not used to eating 5-6 smaller meals per day and have trouble coming up with options for those “in-between” meals. I think I can pretty much sum up what a majority of our diets looked like before making the commitment to clean eating: Breakfast – No...

Fatty Foods – Coc...

I thought that title might get your attention. And now that I have your attention, I wanted to share with you an article that was posted on bloomberg.com. The article highlights how fatty and processed foods can trigger similar reactions in the brain to that of a cocaine addict. There is...

P90X Success Breakfast

                P90X Success Breakfast: 474 calories 1 whole wheat pancake: 6 -8 inches diameter 1/2 cup: fresh strawberries/blueberries egg white omelette: 18 tbsp: liquid egg whites 2 jimmy dean turkey sausage links, diced 1 cup: diced spinach 2...

Fat Shredder Taco Salad

This is absolutely one of my favorite meals! Its super fast to make and its super healthy!                         Taco Salad: 300 calories 6oz ground turkey or chicken taco seasoning 1/4 cup: Kraft fat free shredded cheddar 1/4...

Staying Hydrated

Most of us know the importance of drinking water, but statistics show that as Americans, we obviously dont always do what we know to be good for us. I found this great article on the benefits of staying hydrated and thought it would be very beneficial for you to read it also. I too will...

How to Compare Shakeolo...

As I continue to share about how I have had my success, I am continually getting more questions about Shakeology. The reason being I assume, is because I make it very clear that Shakeology has been key in my success. And it tastes so dang good! lol. But for those of you who do not know,...

Fanatic Here!

Working out every day and eating clean is just a way of life for me now. It seems as normal to me as going to work, cleaning the house, or making breakfast for my kids in the morning – its a discipline that I have developed into habit over time. I will tell you though, it was NOT...

Nutrition With P90X2

Its hard to believe that you can take something so foundational like the P90X Nutrition Guide and even attempt to improve upon it, but Beachbody has once again taken it to the next level, just like you have with your work outs! We have all evolved in our knowledge and application of the...