New training clients usually have questions about the nutritional aspect of getting into better shape. Sometimes, weight loss can seem like a giant puzzle. Most of the time, they don’t know where to begin, or they aren’t really sure what “eating healthy” means. Many times, they’re looking for my opinion about popular restrictive diets, cleansing, …
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In a previous post I provided 8 Foods You Need In Your Nutrition Plan. One of the foods that I mentioned in that list is beets. In today’s post I have a great beets recipe for you. I believe that an important aspect of eating healthy is to keep it simple. I’m busy, you’re busy, …
A Simple Beets Recipe: Roasted Beets With Balsamic Glaze Read More »
In a previous post I provided 8 Foods You Need In Your Nutrition Plan. One of the foods that I mentioned in that list is acorn squash. I believe that an important aspect of eating healthy is to keep it simple. I’m busy, you’re busy, we’re all busy, and most of the time, none of …
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In a previous post I provided 8 Foods You Need In Your Nutrition Plan. One of the foods that I mentioned in that list is kale. I believe that an important aspect of eating healthy is to keep it simple. I’m busy, you’re busy, we’re all busy, and most of the time, none of us …
A Simple Kale Recipe: Sautéed Kale with Tahini Sauce Read More »
Last week I asked my friends on Facebook to list their favorite healthy foods. I had some really good responses, and it was a great way to continue this fitness blog’s conversation about healthy living on that social network. In fact, the responses were so good that I decided to write an article about them. …
This is the second of a 5-part series that is designed to help you get your nutrition plan under control so that you can begin to see results (or see better results) from the hard work that you’ve been putting in at the gym or in your living room! I call this the progressive nutrition …
The 5-Step Progressive Nutrition Plan: (Step 2) Keep A Food Journal Read More »
Being fit is in, and being skinny is out! Thank goodness, too! Skinny is not healthy. A fit girl on the other hand, is powerful, athletic, confident, and sexy! One of the most common things that girls say to me when they first come in to my bootcamps, or hire me for personal training is …
This is the first of a 5-part series that is designed to help you get your nutrition plan under control so that you can begin to see results (or see better results) from the hard work that you’ve been putting in at the gym or in your living room! Today, we’ll focus on sweetened beverages. …
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There’s a lot of information out there about losing weight and looking good. Well, another problem that people have is the exact opposite. Some people, generally young men, have difficulty putting on muscle and gaining weight. Hardgainer is a term that is used to describe these guys. I single out young men here, because gaining …
There are times when we are unable to or choose not to stick to our nutrition plan. Whether you’re eating at someone’s home, out-of-town, or just plain having a cheat, the important thing is to not beat yourself up over it. Don’t let it derail you permanently either. The sooner you get your nutrition plan …
Back on the Wagon: Getting your nutrition plan on track Read More »
