Look Your Best for the Summer
Say Bye Bye to Belly Fat With summer and holiday parties and gatherings quickly approaching, most of us are now thinking about looking our best while dressed in our finest. Too bad that losing body fat is a slow and steady process, rather than an instantaneous fix. However…I do have an extremely effective 2-step method for losing belly fat faster than ever, and I’d like to share it with you today so that you can utilize it to look and...
How to Quit Junk Food
Eat better. See results. Here’s how… Ever crave chips, crackers or cookies? Who doesn’t? Junk food tastes annoyingly good. There’s a reason for this – the food companies actually formulate each bite for maximum crave-ability with a specialized balance of sugar, fat and salt. But while junk food tastes delightful…it’s detrimental to your fat loss results. Wondering what exactly classifies as junk food? You’re in good company,...
3 Healthy Dinners You Can Throw Together After Work
Having a busy day with work and errands and meetings? You aren’t alone. Most of my clients complain of simply not having enough time at the end of their day to cook a healthy dinner. This “I’m too busy to cook” mentality leads to unhealthy dinner choices from restaurants and fast food chains. And like I’ve told you before, you can exercise every day but if you eat too many calories then you won’t achieve the results that...
Taco Roasted Cauliflower
Wondering what side dish to serve with your speedy dinner? Roasting cauliflower (or broccoli) is a phenomenal veggie side dish that’s quick and tasty. The classic way is to roast with simply olive oil, minced garlic and sea salt. It only takes a few moments of prep work and then roasts in the oven for 20 or so minutes while you pull dinner together. The florets come out crispy and savory, which is a nice change from soft and soggy...
Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Who doesn’t love Chicken Pot Pie? Creamy, hearty chicken soup wrapped up in a warm flaky crust…it sounds dreamy, but it’s actually a nutritional nightmare! Not only are there far too many carbs and calories in the crust, but the soup itself is often filled with heavy dairy products and noodles that make weight gain automatic.I have a “lightened up” recipe for Chicken Pot Pie Soup that gives you the same flavors and...
Quick Fast Food Guide
Let’s face it, there will always be those nights when cooking is simply out of the question. Here’s my quick Fast Food Guide to making smart choices when you’re stuck eating a fast food dinner… Choose Grilled: many fast food restaurants serve grilled chicken – choose this as often as you can. Ditch the Bun: If a sandwich or burger is the only option then lighten it up by asking to have it lettuce wrapped or simply ditching half (or...
Greek Stew Recipe
Butter beans and Kalamata olives make this hearty stew a memorable one. It’s important to season the pork well before browning it, so get crazy with the seasoning. Remember that it’s going into a big pot of soup so the flavor won’t be overwhelming once it’s swimming in broth with the other ingredients. You could certainly play around with the protein used in this stew – next time I plan on using good ’ol chicken breast. And it’s also...
5 Things To Do NOW To Slim Down Before The Holidays
We are officially on the verge of holiday season…and with it a myriad of food temptations and weight gain traps. Don’t fret, if you act now there’s still time to tighten up before putting on your holiday finest. Do these 5 things NOW to quickly shape up… 1. Eat more Veggies: Your mom was right, eating vegetables really is a good idea, especially when aiming to drop pounds. Why? There are a couple of reasons. First, veggies are low in...