Re-Imagining Dessert
The idea of swapping out your favorite high-sugar treat for a creamy protein shake or protein pudding may be a tough pill for you to swallow…it takes some re-imagining of what dessert is. (I know it’s tough but trust me your fitness and fat loss results depend on it!) The key to making this work is to make sure that it tastes sweet, so that your taste buds are fooled into thinking that you’re still indulging in sugar, while your body...
2 Most Important Diet Questions To Ask Yourself
1. “What should I eat for breakfast?” 2. “What should I eat after dinner?” Do you know the right answers? If you can just get these two choices correct in your daily diet, it makes a huge difference in how good you look and feel, and how healthy you’ll be for the long haul. The sad truth, however, is that MOST people don’t know the right answers, and instead make a huge mistake that causes them to gain weight,...
Cauliflower Smash
Move over mashed potatoes….your services are no longer needed here. There is literally NO REASON to ever make mashed potatoes again now that CAULIFLOWER SMASH is in town! The smashed garlic adds such phenomenal flavor that it’s hard to stop eating it. This creamy, delightful dish is perfect for your holiday repertoire this year! Yum! Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com Recipe Ingredients Serves 4 1 head cauliflower florets 3...
Do you really want to be fit?
Do you ever give up what you want MOST for what you want NOW? Think about it… If what you want most is to lose the weight—once and for all—but then you give in and order pizza for dinner, you’ve just given up what you want MOST (a healthier, leaner body) for what you wanted NOW (convenient and comforting food). It’s worth thinking about. Are your actions congruent with your goals? This is true of any goal, it’s not limited to...
Beef Supper Skillet
This Beef Skillet Supper is a very Fitness-Friendly meal, with tons of protein and wholesome, nutritious ingredients to power you through your day and fuel your results. It’s perfect for making on a weeknight when you don’t have a ton of time to spend in the kitchen, but you still want a dish that’s full of flavor. This recipe calls for sweet potato rice, which is sweet potato that has been turned into noodles with a spiral slicer,...
3 Ways To Increase Your Exercise Intensity
If you are guilty of some bad habits (like slacking in your workouts) then use the following 3 tips to bring your routine up to the next level: 1. Create Instability: Use your entire body, and target your core, by performing exercises that engage stabilizing muscles. To do this use an exercise ball, a balance board, a balance disk, or you could simply stand on one leg. 2. Increase Resistance: The higher the resistance that you...
Dressed Avocado
Here’s a tasty way to prepare wholesome avocado. All you do is slice the avocado, drizzle it with lemon juice and sprinkle with sweet paprika and ground cumin. Easy! What’s surprising is how vibrant the flavors are from such a simple combination. The perfect snack or side to enjoy with your dinner. Be sure to prep this right before serving so that the avocados are as fresh as can be. Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com Recipe...
Do You Snack Smart? 3 Tips
Very few people snack right, and this results in frustrating weight gain. An important part of eating for fat loss is to keep your metabolism strong all day long with small, sensible meals and snacks. While it sounds simple to eat a little something every 2-3 hours throughout the day, when you choose the wrong food it actually does more damage than good. What are you eating for your snacks and small meals? <== This is SUPER...