Vegetable soup has been a comfort food for me and my family for a while now, we live in Pittsburgh, PA and it gets COLD HERE!!!!! Some staple warmer uppers are soup and hot chocolate- so yes I needed to find a healthy recipe so my family still could get...
Insanity Challenge Pack Promo for April- 60 day program
How many of you have heard of Insanity or saw the informercials on TV and said "WOW, that looks crazy intense!" ? I know I have, but when I did it, I LOVED IT!!!! This is one of the many programs Beachbody has to offer and is a GREAT cardio...
Top 6 Fat Burning Foods- No Need for the Fat Burning Pills
I am always trying to fire up my metabolism and switch up what I eat to shock my body and Burn Fat! I currently tried going Vegan- did not work well so I added Egg Whites because I was having a hard time with getting enough Protein!!! So I wanted...
Shakeology Spotlight: Goji Berry: Healthy Heart
Goji Berry provides antioxidant support and promotes healthy heart and optimal blood pressure! Research shows that eating berries -- like blueberries, acai berries, cranberries, strawberries, and cherries -- offers some definite health benefits. Berries like the goji berry are filled with powerful antioxidants and other compounds that may help...
5 Benefits of Grapefruit
ONE OF MY FAVORITE SNACKS!!!!!! I love the sweet and sour taste and it totally helps with my sweet tooth! Grapefruit is a large subtropical citrus fruit generally recognized for its slightly bitter and sour taste. It was first produced in Barbados as a hybrid fruit that resulted from a cross...
Are you gaining weight??? Read this to see if maybe this is why!
5 Reasons You Could Be Gaining Weight By Steve Edwards Nothing taps your panic button quite like gaining weight, especially when you're on a weight loss program. Unfortunately, it's an inevitable fact of life. Luckily, you've got me here to tell you that, as long as you're following a solid...
Shakeology Spotlight Ingredient: Quinoa
Quinoa is one of my favorites! Many people have never heard of it nor know how to pronounce (I didn't either about 2 years ago)! It is pronounced keen-wa. What is quinoa? While quinoa is usually considered to be a whole grain, it is actually a seed, but can be prepared like...
Tips on avoiding a sweet/ food craving…You don’t want to cheat, it’s not worth it!
What to do when you are craving sweets but trying to watch what you are eating and be healthy? Here are a few tips that I have used to help me get past grabbing for that candy bar, ice cream, or fruit snack (that I have in the house for...
Shakeology Spotlight- Shisandra, help deal with stress better plus much more
Schisandra Benefits- deal with stress better, help your organs function properly, and get help with fatigue- increase your energy without the jitters! Schizandra (sometimes spelled Schisandra) berries are a powerful adaptogen. This means that they will help you adapt to your environment allowing you to better handle stress, whether mental or physical. An...
Beachbody Ultimate Reset Week 1 Favorite Recipes
Many of you have been asking me if I am going to post the recipes for the reset and so I decided I would post my Favorites!!! So here they are... Black Beans and Rice 3/4 cup of brown rice 1/2 cup canned low sodium black beans 1/4 tsp. extra...