Losing weight gets harder as the process lengthens. Simply eating less and exercising more is not all it takes to lose weight. Both eating less and exercising more have consistently been proven to FAIL for more than 95% of the population (Bailor, 2018). However, studies have shown that some people who exercise consistently and alter… Continue reading Help! The scale won’t budge!
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SPRING FEVER ONE-MONTH CHALLENGE!
SPRING FEVER ONE MONTH BACK TO FITNESS CHALLENGE This program is a great option for weight loss, building nutrition and fitness habits and being held accountable by me, as your trainer and a group of motivated individuals with similar goals. Challenge program Details: $85 to enter at time of registration After payment is received, you… Continue reading SPRING FEVER ONE-MONTH CHALLENGE!
Myth: The Scale Determines Your Health and Fitness Success.
Body composition is based on more than a number on the scale. Many people can decrease their size without the scale even budging. According to Nichols (2004), One pound of muscle takes up less space in our bodies than one pound of fat. When many people work to lose weight, resistance training is added into… Continue reading Myth: The Scale Determines Your Health and Fitness Success.
Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas
This may be the most macro-friendly, satisfying recipe on the planet. Nutrition Info: Serves: 5 Serving: 2 Fajita's with 1/5 filling Calories: 231 Protein: 43 g. Carbs: 8 g. Fat: 5 g. Ingredients: 2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breast (sliced into thin strips) 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. ground cumin… Continue reading Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas
Grilled Tomatoes
These are seriously one of my favorite side dishes, great for a cookout and taste like a pizza, yum! Serves 1 Calories: 57 Carbs: 5.5g. Fat: 3.5g. Protein: 2g. Ingredients: 1 Whole tomato, core cut out/sliced in half 1/2 Tbsp. Land o Lakes Light Butter 1 tsp. Shredded Parmesan Cheese Lemon Pepper seasoning Garlic Salt… Continue reading Grilled Tomatoes
Egg-white, Spinach and Tomato Breakfast Sandwich
I do the best I can to get the most volume out of my macros (carbs, fat and protein). I want the most satisfying snacks and meals that take up the least amount of my daily macros and still taste deeee-lish! This breakfast sandwich is a great snack, pre or post workout or, of course,… Continue reading Egg-white, Spinach and Tomato Breakfast Sandwich
Chocolate- Peanut Butter Banana Protein Pancakes
Am I the only one who references Gwen Stefani- Hollaback Girl every time I spell the word banana? This recipe is a great option for breakfast, pre-workout or when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth. Nutrition: Calories: 328 Protein: 17 grams Carbs: 50 grams Fat: 9 grams Ingredients: 1/2 cup Kodiak Cakes-Power Cakes (buttermilk… Continue reading Chocolate- Peanut Butter Banana Protein Pancakes
Turkey Chili
Nutrition Information: Servings: 7 Serving Size: About 1.5 cups Calories: 360 Carbs: 31 grams Fat: 9.4 grams Protein: 37 grams Ingredients: 2 tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 lbs. 94% Lean Ground Turkey 1- 28 oz. Can of 100% natural diced tomatoes 2- 15.5 oz. cans of black beans, drained and rinsed 2 small-medium… Continue reading Turkey Chili
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