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...

Its a Trick, Not a Trea...

Its Halloween and the grocery store isles are lined with bags of “goodies” for us to bribe our kids with for the next few months. At least that is what many parents see an opportunity for. Tonight more than any other night in the year, the very junk that gives America the...

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...

P90X Mass Building

I have heard so many people say that you cant build mass with P90X, and that just couldnt be further from the truth. And I am going to prove them wrong! So, if you are asking the question, “can you build mass with P90X?”, the answer is YES! In fact, I am going to show you...

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...

Should I Work Out Sick?

Should I work out sick? This is a question that all of us, at some point will have to ask ourselves. I have noticed that most of the time, I can get through a workout if the ailment is minor enough. Sometimes the workout even makes me feel better! But this is usually just a simple head...

Intro to pH Balance

pH balance or alkalizing your body is a fairly new topic for myself and the health community in general, but its a growing phenominon and I felt it necessary for you to be informed so that you can make the healthiest choices possible. So what the heck is pH balance, alkalizing your body,...

Alcohol

This is something that is rarely addressed when talking health and fitness, but lets face it, in today’s world, you would be hard pressed to go a few days without having the opportunity to have a brewsky or a glass of wine. What I wanted to address in this article though is how...

Measuring Progress

Ever since I can remember I have measured my success by what the bathroom scale reads. And for many of you, you are still measuring your success by this standard. In fact, all across America, people are obsessed with the number displayed between their toes and this little number can send...

Indulge or Endure

Lets start off with some definitions as our foundation for our topic. Indulge: to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one’s will Endure: to hold out against; sustain without impairment or yielding; undergo These are two words that you all will fight for the...

Inexpensive Healthy Foo...

Everything we buy at the store is determined by our budget. It determines whether you by name brand or generic, bulk or boxed and sadly it also determines, more often than not, the quality of foods that we buy. There are some very healthy options though that wont pick pocket you while...