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...

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...

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...

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...

Leland Needs Duct Tape!

CUZ he’s RIPPED! LOL. Not only did Leland pack on some serious muscle and completely transform his body…he also has incredible taste in music (you’ll see)! Leland had already completed one round of Insanity when he decided to see if he could take it to the next level...