“Do you have a harder time losing weight than your workout buddy who eats more than you? Do you struggle with your weight despite eating right, and wonder if your genetics are to blame? Is obesity a disease dictated by genes?” If you have answered yes to any of these,...
It’s Pizza Day!!!
Does anyone really need an excuse to eat pizza?!? Well, if you do, today is National Pizza Day so here is your excuse!! What kind of pizza is your favorite? I love homemade grilled pizza. It’s so easy, the kids love to create their own, and it is so much...
Bone Broth… What’s All the Hype?
Bone broth has been making headlines recently in the health world due to it’s “compelling health claims.” Bone broth is a liquid stock made by simmering animal bones and connective tissue. “Proponents claim that the long cooking process unleashes beneficial amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.” People claim that bone broth...
Transformation Tuesday
Transformation Tuesday… Congratulations to Heather K. who lost 185 lbs. in less than 2 years with Beachbody On Demand, Shakeology, and following the 2B Mindset nutrition plan. ““The 2B Mindset helped me change my mindset and relationship with food. It is a lifestyle change and the knowledge that I have...
Rowing Machine Benefits
With the winter season and frigid temps. upon us, workouts have been taken indoors for the time being. There are a lot of options to indoor workouts… a cardio or pilates program, spinning, yoga, weightlifting to name just a few. One other option that may have been overlooked in the...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakeology Ice Cream
It’s time to whip up some dessert tonight, and on the menu is chocolate and peanut butter!! My two favorite ingredients in one healthy and delicious dish. Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakeology Ice Cream is actually good for you and will satisfy all those sweet tooth needs with just 4 ingredients!!...
Fitspiration Friday
Fitspiration Friday… Congratulations to Kate M. who lost 83 pounds while drinking Shakeology and working out with multiple Beachbody programs. "Just last week, I was grazing on food all afternoon. I actually asked aloud why I just couldn't get full. Then it occurred to me I had not had my...
National Carrot Cake Day
It’s National Carrot Cake Day!! Carrot Cake is delicious and because it is filled with carrots it must be healthy for you… right? Wrong. Carrot Cake is not exactly healthy, but it can be with a few ingredient substitutions. Check out Yummly’s Healthy No Sugar Carrot Cake Recipes… I couldn’t...
7 Best Breathing Exercises for Anxiety
Anxiety affects millions of people everyday so understanding how to deal with it is very important. There are many different techniques in controlling that feeling of “nervous, unsettled, or even downright panicky”, including exercise, meditation, breathing techniques, journaling, therapy, nutrition, listening to podcasts and/or music. I found this article about...
Everything You Need to Know About Gluten-Free Flour
I shared an article earlier in the week that discussed all types of flour. Today, I’m going a little further into the world of “gluten free” flour. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye and can be found in many foods. Unfortunately, not all of our bodies...