Food Is Flavor! It Should Never Taste “Boring”… One of the most common complains and misconceptions I see when starting a “diet” or a weight-loss program is food taste. You won’t believe the number of times I hear phrases like, “this tastes gross”, “it’s just like cardboard”, “how do you eat this stuff?” and…
Confused about training? You’re not alone. In fact, one of the most frequently asked questions I get is, “What exercises should I do?”. While there is no one size fits all approach, there are key foundational moves that should be included in every program. This is why I created your ultimate training guide. …
Have you ever been on-the-go? A 24 hour day never seems long enough for all the stuff we need to take care of. Things are no different when we’re traveling. You find yourself on the road, in a hurry, and need a quick stop at the gas station to find something to eat. This…
Let’s face it… Having a good quality cooked breakfast is very hard to attain for most of us for one particular reason = TIME! I know this for a fact, and I see it all the time. It really pains me to think that not having “time” is the underlying cause of not…
1. Ditch The Soda Drink unsweetened sparkling water instead (many flavors to choose from) 2. Take Probiotics A healthy gut is a healthy body. If you’re not getting adequate fiber or eating whole-foods consider a high-quality probiotic. 3. Increase Iron Intake Lean red meat, lentils, cruciferous veggies. Many of us don’t get enough through…
PROTEIN (BEST SOURCES): Chicken (boneless skinless) Turkey (I prefer extra lean) Beef (grass-fed extra lean) Tuna Wild-Alaskan salmon (great source of quality protein as well as omega-3) Whey Protein Powder (convenience) Veggie Protein Powder (convenient and makes highly nutritious smoothies) Eggs (don’t just have the whites, eat them with the yolk!) Greek Yogurt (try to stick…
1. Water Is Your Friend Drink lots of it! Aim to have 8-16 oz of water upon waking, before each meal, and before bed. (Cold water speeds up caloric expenditure since our bodies have to warm it up to process it) 2. Do High-Intensity Interval Training It has been shown that just 15 minutes of…