As you know, I’m all about trying to eat healthy in the quickest and most efficient way possible. I don’t want to feel like I have to do a ton of extra work just to put good food in my stomach. On a busy day, I want it to be as easy as stopping at Mc Donald’s or boiling [...]

I just love this poem. No matter where I am in life, every time I read it, it speaks to me. Whether your trying to lose weight, stay active, look for a new job, change direction or your simply just dealing with the twists and turns of life, (I think) this poem is inspiring to all! When [...]

I feel silly telling you about crunches. Everyone knows what a crunch is! But when I learnt how to do them correctly, I really felt the difference. I’m obsessed with saying “Slice your belly button with your ribs”, and now you can be too! This is how I believe a crunch should be done. Try it tonight. Trust me, you’ll [...]

What has 22 grams of protein, 0 grams of fat, only 120 calories and tastes rich, decadent and delicious? 0% Greek Style Yogurt! I never thought I could be one of those people that liked plain yogurt. I mean why eat it plain when it comes in all sorts of delicious flavors? When I was let in on the greek style yogurt secret, [...]

Let’s build a strong foundation! What do I mean when I say activate your core? Stand doing nothing. Place your thumb in your belly button and lie your palm flat on your tummy so that your fingers are pointing toward your lower abdomen. From the tips of your fingers, pull in and up using your deep stomach muscles. This [...]

I always have the best of intentions when it comes to Yoga. I know how good it is for me. I do. But I have so much trouble getting myself to do it. I just find it long, slow and boring. In truth, I can’t quiet my mind. I guess that’s really the whole purpose [...]

Now you have 6 lower body exercises you can do in your own living room. No equipment required. No excuse. Try stringing them all together in a fun circuit ! Perform 1 set of each exercise and finish with 1 minute of jump rope. Take a 2 minute break and repeat the circuit 1 or 2 more [...]

At the grocery store today. I needed Cereal ( I really like Weetabix) so down the cereal isle I went. Low and behold… Cinnamon Toast Crunch was on sale! This is no joke. 2 for 4$. What a steal!! Now, I don’t eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch, I mean I did as a kid but if [...]

I keep a lot of staples in my house.  Two of the many things I always have in my freezer are: a bag of shrimp and a bag of frozen stir fry vegetables. I guess I figure – if I have easy access to healthy stuff, and I have quick and easy ways to prepare them- [...]

Here are two more exercises you can do at home with your own body weight! These are great for your legs and your butt! I know a lot of people are afraid of squats, but let me tell you – they have changed the way my butt looks. FOR REAL! I can honestly say I no longer have [...]