When you are working out a high intensity one of the biggest mistakes made in weight loss is to UNDEReat. I am often asked what some foods are that can increase calories without increasing carbs or falling to habits of processed foods and garbage to get the calories in. Sure you can get in 2200… Continue reading 13 High Calorie and Low Carb Foods
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Life is More than the Cookie Dough
I was sitting on my couch last night, after a day full of frustrations and disappointments, cuddled up with the love of my life with a glass of wine from a bottle he’d brought home the week before, and a pint of So Coconut Milk Cookie Dough Ice Cream. Now, I realize I have just… Continue reading Life is More than the Cookie Dough
Cleanses Can Lead to Relapse in Eating Disorders
Most of you all know that I have done a few cleanses in my time. I have done the famous Master Cleanse of lemons, pepper and syrup, which is not only torture, but also terrible for you. I have done the Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse, more than once, and most recently the Beachbody Ultimate… Continue reading Cleanses Can Lead to Relapse in Eating Disorders
My Inspirational Eulogy
As part of a recent assignment I had to write my own eulogy. The experience was one of the most emotional, clarifying and inspiring things I’ve ever done. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and the dreams that surfaced that I didn’t even know I had. I thought I would share my life vision with you all. This… Continue reading My Inspirational Eulogy
How to Establish Your Life Priorities and Finally Have Success
I read this concept in Chalene Johnson’s free 30 Day Push, which was also in her book PUSH:30 Days to Turbocharged Habits, a Bangin’ Body, and the Life You Deserve! and made a few tweaks. I am posting it here because I reference it SO much, I figured it should be up here. If you… Continue reading How to Establish Your Life Priorities and Finally Have Success
10 Ways You Know You’re Obsessed With P90X
1. on Thursday your child asks you what day it is and you say “Yoga” 2. you go to a Mexican restaurant and order a “chaturanga” 3. you say “BRING IT” in any motivational setting you find yourself in 4. you tell yourself to “get sexy with it” when trying to wiggle into the frog… Continue reading 10 Ways You Know You’re Obsessed With P90X
Why is Shakeology So Expensive?
I get this question all the time and I’d like to address it now. I get people saying that Beachbody is trying to rip them off or that they need to lower the price and that the asking price is ridiculous. Of course for every one of those, I have 10 that would be willing to… Continue reading Why is Shakeology So Expensive?
How to Get Fat Like a Sumo Wrestler :P
Here is what a sumo wrestler does to get fat: 1. Skip breakfast. By depriving their bodies of food after eight hours of sleep, their metabolic rates stay low. They wait until at least noon to have their first meal of the day. 2. Exercise on an empty stomach. If their bodies have… Continue reading How to Get Fat Like a Sumo Wrestler 😛
What Should I Eat Before I Workout?
People always ask me questions about what to eat pre-workout. Like when they should eat, or if they should workout on an empty stomach, or if they come home from work and are starving, do they jump in to the workout or eat first? The list goes on. You want to make sure you will… Continue reading What Should I Eat Before I Workout?
How Many Calories Should I Eat?
How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Weight? I have clients who undereat, usually because they’re trying to lose weight, and they often panic at the thought of eating more. This is usually the case with women, mor than men, but it is possible for everyone. Eating less than it takes to support your… Continue reading How Many Calories Should I Eat?