Protein Powder for weight loss?

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Why use protein powder? The short answer? It helps prevent soreness, protein is what “feeds” your muscles, more muscle on women is more definition and toned look, not BULKY, and it keeps you full. The older you get the more protein you need. Here is a link to a quick blog I wrote from Men’s Health Magazine that talks more specifically about the benefits of protein. Even though it’s a Men’s magazine…this info is still relevant to women! Now which {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}

I want to lose weight, but I don’t want to have to spend money to do it.

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I want to lose weight, but I don’t want to have to spend money to do it. Ever wondered why I put so much emphasis on investing in a workout program and Shakeology to get you the weight loss results you’re after? Today I want to tell you why! First, here’s an analogy to get us started. When you first start feeling sick, come down with a cold, flu, etc. you, like most people, usually take some over the counter {Read More}

80% of Weight loss is what you put in your Mouth! Learn what to put in your mouth….

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I have people who tell me all the time that they eat healthy but they’re still not losing weight.  I ask them two questions. 1.  Do you know how many calories your body should be consuming each day to lose weight? 2.  Do you know how many calories you’re ACTUALLY eating?  (If they say yes, I ask to see their food journal!) The answer to these questions is usually “no.”  Or if they say “yes” to #1, then “no” to {Read More}

Why taking Supplements Makes Sense

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For some reason anytime I hear the word supplements I automatically think of “diet pills” or something that’s suppose to provide a quick fix to your weight loss needs.  However I just recently read an article called “Why Taking Supplements Makes Sense” that put things into a good prospective for me and helped me realize that supplements are something everyone should look into. In the article, Dr. Andrew Myers talks about four ways complementing your diet can make you healthier {Read More}