So often I hear the complaint that salad takes too much time to preare. And if you don’t have dressing in the house, then forget it. We’ll I think I solved that problem today. This is the easiest, yummiest salad and it takes seconds. Here is what you do: Open a bag of lettuce. I [...]

Have you ever been on a treadmill and it says you burned X number of calories. You walk away thinking you can really have that double chocolate cake now! Well, I’m sorry to say that the treadmill was  lying to you. You may come away thinking you burned close to 600 calories when in actual [...]

It’s very hard to find healthy energy/protein bars. Most of them are filled with chemicals, fake food and tons of sugar. They are branded andmarketed as healthy, but for 99% of the bars out there- healthy – they are not. This is why I love the LARA bar so much. It’s simple two ingredence make it top [...]

I always find that people kinda go crazy right after the New Year. They try to convince themselves that they are going to eat 100% perfectly and exercise everyday. That nothing or no one can stop them. Well it sure sounds great! And I know it’s with the best of intentions that we make these [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #10 Forget about New Years resolutions, start NOW. Clean out your kitchen so that when the clock strikes midnight you’re already in a health and fitness state of mind. 1. Empty out your refrigerator and freezer. Old jam jars, juices, sauces and dips. The chocolate bar (s) in the side [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #9 Be Adventurous! Before the year ends, do something you’ve never done before. 1. Go rock-climbing at a rock climbing gym! 2. Go Ice skating. 3. Go Cross Country Skiing. 4. Take a boxing class. 5. Take a spinning class. 6. Workout with your partner. 7. Take a trampoline class. [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #6 Navigate Christmas Dinner. Go into dinner knowing you can have whatever it is you want, but promise yourself you’ll have it in moderation. Moderation may be easy for me to write, but I do know and understand how hard it is to actually practice. A great way to embrace [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #5 Be as good as you can at home, because once you leave your house – your choices may be out of your hands. Whether it’s the office holiday party or a feast at your in-laws, you don’t get to pick what’s going to be served. When you’re on your [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #4 You may have finished off your day with a glass of wine and a slice of pie, but you have a chance every morning to start your day off right! Whether you’re a breakfast eater or not, this holiday season make it a point to wake up to a [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #3 Let’s not think about all those treats we shouldn’t put in our mouths, let’s think about what we can, AND SHOULD!! WATER. If your not already peeing clear, now is a great time to start! Buy a 1 liter bottle of water and fill and finish it 2 to [...]