Do you need starch?
Somewhere along the way, the media has made us think that all carbs are bad carbs and making us all too fat. There might be some truth in that statement somewhere, but for many women who exercise (especially those…
What you are probably missing in your breakfast, and 6 things this missing component does
Breakfast sets you up for the day ahead of you. For those of you who skip breakfast...you are missing out! Food is good, why are you skipping a meal, an opportunity to EAT? :)) But, no I'm really…
Does “Counting Points” Work? And the catch behind it.
Good snowy morning! I hope you had a great weekend and got to sleep in a little while longer today! This past weekend, I went to a day-long coaching event with a guy who has more enthusiasm and…
I was denied of yummy food…
One reason I like to check in with a coach is to keep myself accountable. The other reason is because they remind me of what I said or did or wanted before the current moment. When I went to…
[Recipe] Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Protein Shake
A great way to start your Valentine's day! RED VELVET PROTEIN SMOOTHIE Ingredients 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup roasted beets (~1 whole beet or 1/3 cup sliced beets from a jar)…
[Recipe] Fat Flush Pumpkin Soup
Did you say Pumpkin? I think of pumpkin for Fall, but I think of any soup for Winter, so give this a try and let me know what you think! Recipe & pictures from http://fatflush.com/fat-flush-pumpkin-soup/ Ingredients 2 lbs…
After last night’s game, you need Nutrition
If you watched last night's game and didn't fall asleep, I bet you ate some foods that you wish you hadn't. Maybe today you are feeling bloated, cranky, and dare I say it...fat. Yep, you might be feeling all…
Nutritional Musts
Here are some of my Nutritional Musts: 1. Eat protein. Every meal and most snacks. Most women I meet are not consuming enough protein to feel full, feel energetic, or re-build muscle once they begin lifting weights. Consuming protein,…
[Recipe] Slow Cooker Chicken Soup
Of course we need Chicken Soup with the windy, cold weather! INGREDIENTS 2 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts 1 large golden yam (white sweet potato), peeled and chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 bay leaves…
One way to decrease cravings
Do you crave sweets? I fall into that category. Sweets are my downfall! One thing (and there are a number of things you can do) you can do to decrease cravings for sweets is to eat a breakfast…
