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Braised Cuban Flank Steak
Here’s a savory recipe that you simply must try! Flank steak is a lean cut of beef, one that is encouraged in fat loss programs, however it can tend to be tough or dry when grilled. No so with this recipe! By braising lean flank steak in an amazing blend of spices and...
When the right time is RIGHT NOW
Why are you still waiting for the right time to get fit? You are busy and hectic. Your family member is sick. Your job is demanding. You are focused on planning a big life event. Your kids are pulling you in a million different directions. You’re an emotional...
Is Afterburn Real?
You’ve probably heard that High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) produces an afterburn effect, which means your body continues to burn extra calories at an elevated rate for 24 hours after the completion of your workout. Sure that’s sounds amazing, but is it too...
Cookie Dough Balls
There are few things as smile-inducing in life as a chocolate chip cookie…in any form. The form we are enjoying today is that of cookie dough balls! These moist, yummy, cookie dough balls are the perfect quick energy snack to pop into your mouth in the middle of a...
Fasting or Small Meals for quicker results?
What’s the best eating strategy for fat loss? This is the question on the mind of those who are ready and motivated to transform their physique. A quick online search produces two popular eat-for-fat-loss strategies: Intermittent Fasting versus Six Small Meals. Which...
New take on Tuna!
Today I have a brand new take on tuna salad for your tasting enjoyment. While most tuna salad recipes use mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt to create the desired creamy consistency, this recipe does something completely different. We are using hummus! And not just any...
The Little Black Dress Project
“The Little Black Dress Project is on a MISSION to help women become more self-confident, lose weight, and celebrate being a strong and sexy woman.” Starts: Monday, April 17th YOU are ALREADY Amazing….! But sometimes…it takes a little sweat, support, and a LOT of fun...
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Has your chicken dinner repertoire gotten a little boring? Liven things up with this tender, savory, sweet-and-sour-y, flavorful chicken dinner recipe! This recipe serves up chicken thighs that are browned on the outside and seeped in flavor on the inside. Tender...
A Case for The Burpee
Oh, the dreaded burpee. We love to complain about this uniquely punishing movement, and try to avoid doing them as much as possible. But have you ever stopped to wonder where the burpee came from and why this torturous exercise is a favorite of fitness professionals...
No Bake Thumbprint Cookies
It’s always fun to try a new, healthy cookie recipe! Today I have a recipe for you that is simple, wholesome, tasty and doesn’t even require an oven. These cookies are made with unsweetened coconut flakes, raw honey and coconut oil. All three main ingredients are...
To Scale or Not To Scale
When working towards a fat loss goal the question arises of how to best utilize the scale. Do you step on everyday, meticulously tracking the ups and downs? Do you jump on it once a week, keeping your mind off the number most days? Or do you skip the scale altogether...
5 NEW exercise rules
Out with the old, in with the new! Are you up-to-date on the latest rules in fitness? Popular belief about the most effective exercise techniques to achieve the highest level of fat loss and the best results vary from decade to decade. New studies come out, more data...
Fitness Stir Fried Rice
When sticking with a clean diet, as you work toward your fitness goals, it’s a great idea to make healthier versions of your favorite foods, in order to keep your hunger satiated and to prevent falling off the healthy eating wagon. Today I have a remake of stir-fried...
7 Ways to crave LESS sugar
If I were to award a single food item with the title of ‘Fastest Way To Pack On The Pounds', hands down the winner would be refined sugar. You know the deal - sugar makes you fat (crazy fast.) We have been eating more and more sugar over the past 200 years, which has...
Thanksgiving = 6000 cal in one day?
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Here are some numbers that shocked even this hardened fitness veteran. 1,500 The number of calories an average woman needs each day. 2,000 The number of calories an average man needs each day. 3,000 The estimated number of...
Foodie Friday: Protein Pumpkin Pie Pancakes
I can't get enough pumpkin. No, I'm not a pumpkin spiced latte bandwagoner, I love it year round (just especially now.) So here it is, my favorite recipe for fall! Enjoy these tasty pumpkin pancakes without guilt. Made with almond meal and packed with protein from...
Easy Tuna Power Salad
Need a satisfying meal FAST? Here’s your new go-to power meal that’s ready in 5 minutes flat… This recipe takes protein filled tuna and adds fresh ingredients to turn it into a healthy tuna salad. Unlike many tuna salad recipes, this one doesn’t call for dressings or...
4 Body Changes From Eating Low Carb
Have you ever stopped to wonder what would happen to your body if you stopped eating refined carbs? It’s no secret that refined and processed carbs contribute to weight gain, and so reducing the amount of these in your diet would logically lead to a leaner, fitter...