This recipe is a great option for a weekend breakfast - it's delicious and ready in 20 minutes. These pancakes are gluten-free and are lower in carbs and sugar than pancakes made from packaged mix. Enjoy these with a side of eggs and fresh fruit... Recipe makes about 10 pancakes... Easy Gluten-Free Pancakes Here's … [Read more...]
Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Dinners like this will help you stay on track with eating healthy and sticking to your fat loss goals. The shredded cauliflower, rice and onions in this recipe make an amazing substitution for grain-based pilaf. With the addition of lean, ground turkey and lettuce this comfort-food tasting meal is actually quite lean and green. Cinnamon Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Quick … [Read more...]
Kick Butt Cardio Fix
Over the weekend I spent it with my fitness friends in beautiful Costa Mesa, Ca at the annual fitness summit. Luckily for me, it's only a 30 minute drive but my friends from Canada and the East Coast flew in for a full weekend of learning and laughs. Mike is a bit of a goof! I never know what he is going to do when we snap a picture together...lol! Mike sent over this … [Read more...]
Action Plan part IV
As we continue on our journey to maintain a action plan, here is the final part of our Motivation Action Plan series.... Motivation Action Plan IV 1. You'll lower your risk of diabetes: Studies show that exercising as little as half an hour each day can dramatically reduce your risk of diabetes. If you are at risk of diabetes, or already have diabetes, regular exercise is the … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Mini Brownies
Boxed brownie mixes are filled with refined sugars and grains, No Bueno!! So make this recipe instead. It's always a good idea to make these brownies in a mini muffin pan since this really forces portion control. Just eat one brownie and you'll be able to enjoy this wholesome treat guilt-free! Double Chocolate Mini … [Read more...]
Action Plan Part III
Can you believe it's March already? What's happening...this year is going by far to quickly. With Spring just around the corner have you thought about what will keep you motivated and reaching towards a healthier happier you? Below is our continuation Action Plan for staying on the fitness and wellness wagon... Motivation Action Plan Part III.... 1. You'll lose the … [Read more...]
Action Plan Part II
In staying with out Motivation Action Plan, I have a few more simple tips to add on. Truth be told, I have those days where I'd rather snuggle up with Rocky early in the morning than to get mself out of my warm bed. Plus, Rocky would agree, he curls up under the blanket and doesn't want to go out for his morning walk. Call me crazy, but I luv luv the feeling of being … [Read more...]
A Little Pep Talk
Have you fallen off the workout wagon? Has it been a tough week? I understand the frustrations that you have when it comes to your body. I know all about the insecurities over the sizes of your thighs and how hopeless that can feel. And today, I'm here to motivate you to take action. The answer to your bodies frustrations is to get you up off the couch and into your … [Read more...]
Pilates Booty Burn
Who doesn't like working the booty, right?! There's nothing sexier than a lifted derriere. When practicing Pilates the glutes fire up quickly and helps the flexibility of the hamstrings and hips. The two moves I have here for you targets the glutes, hamstring and hips. And of course the core which must be engaged at all times or you will get into your back and we do not … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Challenge
I have a treat for you today! Kate, my Aussie...New Yorker fitness trainer sent over a great article and workout video for you today. Have fun & enjoy! ================================ #1 Fat Burning Workout (you should totally do) by Kate Vidulich, BSc, ACSM-HSF, CTT, Exercise Physiologist Author of the Fat Loss Accelerator program According to research, the … [Read more...]
