BE THE EXAMPLE FOR YOUR KIDS

Do you set the example for your kids when it comes to nutrition? Do you make one meal for yourself and a different one for your kids? How can you help your kids make better food choices? Make a schedule.      Children need to eat every three to four hours: three meals, two snacks, and lots…

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WHAT IS PEA PROTEIN?

Are you vegan or vegetarian? Are you looking for new protein sources? Tired of the same protein everyday?   Did you know that Shakeology Vegan Tropical Strawberry is made with pea protein.  I am not vegan but I drink this shake every morning for breakfast because I like the light sweet taste to start my…

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THE BENEFITS OF RICE PROTEIN

Are you looking for different sources of protein? Does the type of protein you eat matter? Does rice protein help build muscle? Brown rice protein powder has many benefits for health and fitness, for all diets and lifestyles. It provides a convenient source of protein for vegetarians and others who follow restricted diets. Being allergen…

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The Hidden Truth of a FIT GIRL

Letting the CAT outta the BAG! First of all, you are normal. We are trained to believe that what we see promoted is reality, desired, and even perfect sometimes. I can speak for myself as well as many of other fitness professionals and freaks who are hiding behind the curtain. People show what they want…

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Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs

Do you eat a low-carb diet because you think it is healthier? Is a low-carb diet healthy? What is a good carb? What’s the difference between a sandwich made on white bread and one made with 100% whole grain bread? Or, the difference between French fries and side salad made with spinach, tomatoes, carrots, and…

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PROTEIN QUESTIONS ANSWERED

 How much protein do you need to gain muscle? Is a protein shake the same as protein that I eat? What is the best source of protein? Recently, I posted blogs about pea and rice protein, which led to a bunch of questions about protein, in general.  Here are the top questions I get: Protein is…

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Bust your Biggest Fat Traps!

Do you eat all ‘low-fat’ food? Do you drink a shake once a day? Do you control your calories? Bust your Biggest Fat Traps!       Be careful of Low Fat Labels! – Low Fat doesn’t mean – eat as much as you want – Control your calories by having a SHAKE! -SHAKEOLOGY is…

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The low-down on Protein

Why do we need protein? Protein is one of the big three macronutrients along with carbohydrates and fat. Adequate protein intake is essential for good health: It’s necessary for maintaining the body’s normal growth and its muscle mass (which is mostly protein), its immune system, and heart and respiratory functions. So how much protein do…

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HOW MANY CALORIES SHOULD YOU EAT DAILY?

Do you know how many calories you should eat every day? Why does eating have to involve math? Can I eat as much as someone taller than me, who weighs more? There are different ways to calculate how many calories someone should take in, especially when it comes to men and women. This is a general…

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How to Get Lean and Shredded

Ever wonder what it takes to get lean or shredded? A desire by many, but I’ll be honest and share with you some of the most important tips on getting there. 1) Designed Meal Plan- specifically crafted from someone who has the background and knowledge to manipulate your body with food. ($$) 2) Eating 6-8…

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Baby it’s HOT outside!!

If you are like most of us in the US – you may have been faced with some pretty high temperatures and humidity over the past few weeks.  So other than sitting in an air condition from morning to night – what should we do to operate the best under this pressure of oppressing heat?…

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START YOUR GOOD HEALTH JOURNEY: GET A PLAN

How to start your good health journey. Can you afford to eat healthy? Do you get stuck in fad diets? How to start your good health journey. You finally made the decision to get healthy. But where do you start? There is so much information out there – eat sugar, don’t eat sugar; eat carbs, don’t eat…

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