Want more ENERGY?

WATER benefits

Want more energy? Want to get rid of the afternoon low? What about fighting off headaches? Are you hungry all the time? You want to know the solution? I mean you already know the solution…..WATER! I’ve been in fitness for 10+ years now and I know how important water is and why I should be drinking it. For that reason, I carry a water bottle around with me all day. I drink water all day long. However, I think I {Read More}

3 Diet Myths BUSTED!

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3 Diet Myths BUSTED! Interested in learning some quick weight loss tips that will help you lose weight and feel good about yourself? 1. Women who lift weights will get bulky – NOT TRUE! Lifting weights help women get lean, toned muscles. Guys will add muscle size when they lift because of their higher testosterone levels. Actually the more muscle you have the more fat you’ll burn and the more weight you’ll lose! I got in the BEST shape of {Read More}

My Fitness Routine

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Recently I had a few people ask me what I do for my fitness routine so I wanted to share! 1. # of times I workout a week – 5! Now if you’re trying to LOSE weight, I highly recommend you workout 6-7 days/week. Right now I’m in a “maintaining” phase, so I do 5 days/week. The other reason I do 5 days/week, is because it has to be practical for my life and something I’ll stick to! That’s most {Read More}

8 ways to prevent muscle soreness

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I’ve been asked recently how to help reduce muscle soreness and then I happened to come across this article! So I can’t take credit for it, but it’s good info so I wanted to pass on! Here is the link in case that’s easier for you to read and to see the resources. Recovery Done Right: 8 Ways to Prevent Muscle Soreness By Kara Wahlgren Aching after a brutal workout? Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) can make you feel the burn {Read More}

Protein and Shakeology Balls!

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EAT PROTEIN within an hour after you workout. This helps with muscle soreness, replenishes your body and during this time your muscles are more “open” to receive nutrients. Some good protein suggestions: low fat cottage cheese/string cheese/sliced cheese, beans (black, kidney, etc), eggs, tuna, chicken, pork, turkey, almonds, greek yogurt, protein bar, protein shake, Shakeology Honestly, my favorite meal of the day is Shakeology. I have it for breakfast. It keeps me full, tastes great and it’s chocolate!  It has {Read More}