Holidays can throw off your workout and eating habits. Now make it HOLIDAYS in 2020 and that is a whole other story! While holidays are meant to be fun, they do add a lot of stress. Not only is there stress about the gift giving but having to stay away from all the yummy treats that are thrown in our face 24/7.
Read MoreWe are in crazy times right now and stress and anxiety are very high. Some things you can do is meditate, journal, and take a yoga class. However, what a lot of people don’t realize is that the foods we eat can also trigger stress and anxiety! You want to stay away from caffeine, such as coffee and high sugary foods.
Read Morehave been there done that! I was in her shoes a couple years back. I have done Weight Watchers, Atkins, Bodybuilder strict diet, the cookie diet, the watermelon diet, etc. Want to know what I learned from this? Nothing, which is why you end up gaining all the weight back and then some. By doing these diets you are not learning how to eat.
Read MoreWhich means that I may not like candy but I still like to have fun with my food on Halloween. I am also big on easy recipes, which is why I like these two. They are super easy to make and fun to eat. The best part is that they have protein and are actually good for you. They are also a great snack for your kid’s lunch and a cute little surprise for them to open on Halloween.
Read MoreI think it’s safe to say that everyone makes rookie mistakes whenever they get started on something. It’s just how the cookie crumbles. However, sometime those mistakes can haunt you years later. In my case, it's still haunting me. The way I damaged my hormones from years of fad dieting, cardio loving and body shaming myself; I am still paying for it. It only took about 10 years for me to finally start fixing what was broken.
Read MoreThink of fitness as one of those old fashioned weight sales: if you do too much of one thing (workout like crazy but eat everything in sight) the scale will tip further to that side and vice versa. What some of us don’t realize is that in order to get the best results, you must really look at what you eat pre and post workout. I’ve got some really good recipe ideas for that here .
Read Moret can be extremely hard to put ourselves first. It is even harder when it comes to working out and eating healthy since it really isn’t something that most of us enjoy. It is much easier to come up with an excuse to miss a workout, secretly eat cookies when no one is watching and lose total motivation once we step on the scale. However, there are things we can focus on to help us keep up with a healthy lifestyle.
Read MoreNow that the temperatures are dropping (except over here in Miami) it's nice to snuggle up with your loved ones and indulge in a nice bowl of comfort food. There’s just something about cold temperatures and a nice big bowl of Mac n’ cheese or a nice warm cup of chili that brings the whole Netflix n Chill to a whole new level. Winter months also mean a bit more fluff in the trunk.I mean if the bears do it….shouldn’t that be normal?
Read MoreIf you reading this, then your probably very frustrated with yourself because you want to workout but you can't seem to find the time. Your time is accounted for and those 30 minutes driving to and from the gym, plus an hour there, is just too much. Perhaps your a new mommy and you don't have anyone to take care of the baby; even though the gym has babysitting but you just don't trust it; I feel you girl. Or your boss really hates you and has you working after hours. Or maybe you just don't like the vibe at the gym and all the sweaty germs just grosses you out. I completely understand
Read Moref you follow me on Instagram and Youtube then you know there have been a couple changes to my fitness routine. I no longer want to train as a bodybuilder, but as an athlete. I got tired of obsessing over my body and how it looked. Whether I needed to grow my glutes, shrink my hips, get bigger shoulders and the list goes on. I've been doing that since my pageant days and it just got old. I just wanted to be free and have a healthier mindset.
Read MoreMost people stick to the same old, boring meal; the protein shake. Don't get me wrong, I usually have these when I'm in a hurry or don't want to put much thought into what I'm doing. However, there are those days that you just want something different. You want to be adventurous and experiment. Maybe even have something that is a bit appealing to the eye.
Read MoreNow that you've embarked on this journey, you want help and guidance in doing so, which I think is extremely important especially if you are new to the scene. Choosing a trainer can be difficult since their are so many out there and its unregulated. Often times people make a vast decision on a trainer and end up getting hurt, damaging their metabolism or getting ripped off.
Read MoreI’m so happy to be sharing with you some of my favorite store-bought snacks. And I say store-bought, because I didn’t cook or prep any of this stuff.
And while I love a good home-made protein snack, I don't always have the time to make it. So when I want a snack, I need it right in front of me. So today, we’re going to look at a bunch of healthy and clean snacks you pick up straight from the shelves of your local grocery store or even gas station.
Read MoreEven though it is nice to enjoy a cold, refreshing soda from time to time, it is never very good for your health. It can cause weight gain, slow down your metabolism, dehydrates the body and even causes plaque in the teeth. Don't even get me started on all the chemicals. This is what I've been trying to incorporate as an alternative to soda when I get that craving for a it, and would like to share it here with you all today.
Read MoreHealthy No Bake Peanut Butter Kit Kat Crunch Barsusing just one bowl, 5 ingredients and less than 2 minutes! This quick and easy snack or dessert is naturally gluten free, vegan, dairy free, and can be made sugar free!
Read MoreI wanted to talk to you about Macro Nutrients, otherwise known as macros. This term has been thrown around a lot in social media ever since flexible dieting became popular in the fitness industry.
Read MoreI always get asked the question "will I lose more weight with IIFYM or Meal Planning"
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