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Your life will be better if…
How many times have you said, “My life will be better if…?” My life will be better IF I had more time to workout, or IF I could lose 40 pounds, or IF I could stop feeling tired all the time or IF I could get motivated to start working out again. What is your IF?...
Paleo Challenge… I won’t starve to death will I?
My Cross Fit Trainer has this to say in answer to this question..."Many are so wedded to their current ways that they will disparage it because it is so threatening to the current prevailing ethos ("everything is okay in moderation," "people just eat too damn much",...
The End of Overeating: Sugar, Fat & Salt
The End of Overeating: Sugar, Fat & Salt A Book Review There is a new book out called: The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite by David Kessler, MD David Kessler is a former FDA commissioner who reinvented the food label and...
Be Thankful, Buy Local & Consume Less
Back in the day, around 1621 to be exact, it has been estimated that the Pilgrims ate about 550 calories per person on Thanksgiving Day. Today the average person will consume about 2,000-to-3,000-calories for their turkey meal. Even though food was scarce, the...
Tips for Effective Core Training
Are you sure that you are getting everything you can out of your core routine? With all of the new developments in core training, it’s difficult to keep up with the latest and most effective tools and techniques. Though the core has become a mainstream concept, most...
I am a grandma & everyone thinks I am her mom instead…
Danielle's fabulous story of courage and transformation.... "I gained weight after being in an abusive marriage. .I turned to food 4 comfort...I went to the doctor& they said I was morbidly obese & knew I had to take my life back for my kids..I had 2 little...
Why be upside down?
Handstands, hand walking, and pressing to a handstand are excellent exercises to developing your athletic potential. Even my Mom remembers doing handstands & cartwheels as a kid, yet today hand balancing seems to have fallen out of favor. Of course, we think we...
Why You Should Start Your Fat Loss Regime with a Colon Cleanse
Like many people at the New Year, I'll bet some of your goals include: lose weight, burn fat, get fit, get stronger or any number of things. Well I would add to that list, Do a Colon Cleanse and here's why. Since about 80 percent of your immune system is located in...
Why Women Need More Omega-3’s
Most people get too many omega-6 fatty acids in their diet in the form of processed oils and fast foods and not enough omega-3s. Because of this, the majority of Americans suffer from an imbalance of omega-6s to omega-3s. The ideal balance of omega-3s to omega-6s is...
Start your Fat Burning with a Real Food Detox
In order for your body to BURN FAT, you need to eliminate the toxins first with a Nutrient-Rich Whole Food Detox. You may be burning fat but if you haven’t done a detox you are not getting rid of the toxins that have built up in your body. The Secret to Eliminating...
The most powerful action you need to do right now to achieve your fitness goals
The number one reason for failure in losing body fat is the lack of clearly defined, written goals. Here are the steps to achieving your fitness goals: STEP 1. Set Inspiring, Detailed & Specific Goals Don't say things like I want to lose weight and have more...
SUCCESS STORY: Tina Smiley
Hi my name is Tina I just turned 47 in March and I'm a Mom, my boys are 24, 21, & 14. My fitness journey began about nine years ago when I started working out in my community gym. Even though I've never struggled with being "overweight," I was still self conscious...
These 6 lifestyle changes are your first line of defense against heart disease
Last week, my 78 year old Mother had Open Heart Surgery unexpectedly after a heart attack that came seemingly without warning. Her heart attack only showed up as a burning sensation in her chest so she actually wasn’t sure what was happening to her because she had no...
The Top 10 Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
For thousands of years, indigenous cultures worldwide have understood that cooked & fermented foods are more feeding & nourishing to the body than raw foods. Raw foods are cleansing and detoxifying to the body because they are harder to digest. Whereas,...
Feel better by modifying your diet based on your body type
What should you believe these days when everywhere you look there are contradictions in every nutrition & health book and article you read? Your Mom tells you one thing, your friend tells you another & then you read something else in a...
“Stop drifting, start rowing”
Our friend and fellow water person extraordinaire, Roz Savage, who is the First Woman To Row Solo Across the Pacific Ocean and has logged 11,000 miles, 3.5 million oar strokes, 352 days alone at sea, has just been officially selected as an "Adventurer of the Year" by...
Exercising on an empty stomach can boost muscle building
Working out on an empty stomach can boost your overall health and fitness. Simply skip breakfast and exercise first thing in the morning and then have a protein recovery meal 30 minutes after your workout. Whether you choose to exercise on an empty stomach or not,...
The Juice of Life – Holly’s Story
Juicing has been used for years to rid the body of toxins, promote physical well-being and encourage mental clarity. Since 95% of vitamins come from the juice of fruits and vegetables, no amount of synthetic medicines or supplements can ever match the power of the...
Oh No! I’m Sick. What do I do Now?
There are many things you can do to recover, too many to put them all in this blog, but I will list a few of my favorites for you. 1] Go to Bed! YOU NEED REST FOR YOUR BODY TO WIN! The sooner you give yourself what you need, the quicker you will heal. It’s really that...
SUCCESS STORY: Lee Austin
Lee Austin from Gympie, Queensland. About to turn 49 and can honestly say lifting weights so far has given me awesome results. Yes nutrition is 70% but with dedication & commitment its all achievable. I am also currently studying to be a Personal trainer here in...
SUCCESS STORY: Tracey
"Weight training transformed my body. I've been recycling 30-40 lbs for most of my life by yo-yo dieting and exercising." "Until recently, I have had size 14 clothes in my closet. Now I am a size 2-4. I never found something I could live with until now. I never made...