If you read fitness and nutrition blogs written by people in the bodybuilding world, you hear a lot about macronutrients or “macros.” Do you know what they are? Because if you don’t, you are missing vital information on how to achieve your goals. Follow this three part series to learn […]
Decisions. We make them everyday. The right decision moves us toward our goal. A bad derails us… or worse. So why can it be so hard to make the right decision? You must set up for success. You do this by arming yourself with the right information, surrounding yourself by […]
Recently, my life as a Gastric Bypass patient has taken a dramatic turn… I am now a PREGNANT Gastric Bypass Patient! I have always wanted to be a mother but when I was 250 pounds this was not a reality. I had a hard time becoming pregnant and it was devastating for […]
It’s a Lifestyle not a Diet! You have probably heard this before and maybe thought it’s become a cliché, but I want to give you my take in on it in hopes that it may finally hit home for someone. If you want to look a certain way (lean, defined, […]
For the last 12 weeks I’ve been preparing for my next fitness competition. This quest has completely transformed the way that I look and feel, which is hard to believe since I’ve always lived a clean and healthy lifestyle. I’m always amazed at the changes a new training program brings. […]
A little poster-sized inspiration for you today.
As a Public Health Science major at the University of California, Irvine, I’ve come to learn that being healthy and fit boils down to much more than your appearance. Toned legs, chiseled abs, and buff biceps…just to name a few 😉 The healthy and fit lifestyle really does goes way […]
Ingredients: makes 12 muffins Enjoy this simple Gluten free, grain free pumpkin muffin recipe. It’s perfect with coffee or tea! ½ cup coconut flour 2 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp kosher salt 1 cup pumpkin […]
How many times have you flipped through the magazines and stared at the beautiful models only wishing that you could look like that? A lot of times we get wrapped up in trying to achieve an unattainable, airbrushed image of perfection. We’ve all seen in person, or heard a story […]