This month’s challenge is Super Simple, but it’s also Super Powerful. Commit to 30 Days of Exercise! Sept 1 – Oct 12th – 5 Days of Exercise Each Week Exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes per workout. Work at your own pace. – Walking, running, weight training, HIIT, Zumba, etc. Stay hydrated: Drink at […]
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Healthy Amazon Prime Day Deals You Don’t Want to Miss
It’s July 11th! That means great deals on Amazon for Prime Day, from electronics to household items to fashion. Don’t forget to check out all of the awesome deals on health and fitness related items. We’ve made a list of our favorite deals below.* Fitness Equiptment Save $60 on select FitBit Blaze 20% off select Reebok […]
Is Food Addiction Real and Can You Fight It?
We have all heard our friends and family say, “I just can’t stop eating these_____________ (fill in the blank).” We have even heard people say “jokingly” that they are addicted to certain foods, but can food really be addictive, like drugs or alcohol? Many say yes. Consider this example, the Coca plant has been cultivated […]
Counting Calories vs Counting Macros
Let’s discuss two major schools of thought in the diet and fitness world today: one argues that a calorie is a calorie is a calorie, and the other argues that not all calories are created equal. So, who is right? Should you count calories or should you count macros/flexible dieting. The answer is a little bit […]
Simple Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal Prep
I want to share more recipes with you guys and this simple meal prep combo is a great place to start. My husband loves this meal and so do I (I’ll miss it as I’m going Vegan, but that’s for another post…). 7 dollars (or less) for 2 meals! All you need is… 16 oz of […]
May 30 Day Time Crunch Intervals Challenge
The goal of this super, straight forward exercise challenge is to add an Intense Burst of Exercise into your day. Add these quick interval workouts to your regular workout routine. Join Us! Download the Workout Calendar! (Right click on the link to save – PDF File) Leave a comment below and tell us your health and fitness goals for […]
Clean Eating on the Go: 40 Snack Ideas
Eating right on the go is one of the difficult parts about eating clean. Almost all of the most common, most convenient foods are not going to fit in with the protocol, especially your new focus on simple, whole ingredients and food combinations. Fast food and junk food won’t cut it. For this reason, advance planning is a […]
Quick Clean Eating: 10 Delicious Sheet Pan Recipes
All you need is a sheet pan and great ingredients to make a delicious, quick, clean meal. Think of some of your favorite roasted veggies. Now, combine them with your favorite proteins. Bam!! You’re on to something. Cooking this way saves time, especially when it comes to meal prepping. Check out the recipes below for some […]
5 Ways You Can Eat More and Still Lose Weight
No matter what diet plan you’ve tried to follow, almost all of them will include deprivation at some point. Cutting an excessive amount of calories, and even entire food groups out of your diet, is not only incredibly difficult to stick to but it doesn’t always work for long-term weight loss. (Note: Many vegans, low carb […]
What You Should Know About Fueling Up Before, During and After a Race
Running requires energy, and when you challenge yourself to a middle-distance race such as a 5k, your diet counts. Your body needs nutrients and fuel but not the burden of a heavy digestive load before you run. This means that when you run, it matters what you eat and when. Prior to Race Day Your […]
