Pack your shopping cart full of greens this weekend and blend up this super smoothie. This recipe features Chai seeds which deliver a powerful punch of antioxidants and protein. What you need 2 cups organic kale 10 ounces almond milk / coconut water / liquid of choice Handful of fresh mint leaves 2 tbsp Chia…
After months of doing variations of the same workouts with similar exercises, I was ready for something new. I remembered a time last year when I was training more often. The hard work showed in my lean, strong physique. I wondered: what part of my training regimen could I attribute my strength and esthetic gains…
How to keep moving forward when the wind, or world (or scale), is pushing against you. Today I woke up early, loaded all my gear into my car and headed to the mountains. I piled layers upon layers of clothing to protect my skin from the blustery, gail-force winds. I spent the better part of…
Happy Friday to everyone! Recently, one of my clients told me they wanted more energy and were clueless on how to get there without the aid of coffee and red bull. The first thing that I wanted to ask her was “Do you drink greens?” Here’s my recipe for an energizing smoothie packed full of…
Greetings to you all! On this wonderful Tuesday morning, I’m taking pen to paper to create a shopping list. I underestimated my time commitments this week, and under-shopped at the store over the weekend. I know I’m not the only one who’s done this! Alas, the internet came to my rescue this morning with…
When we run from life, try to manage life, or leave our energy scattered here and there, we feel differently than when our whole self shows up with our thoughts, words, and actions congruent and unified. When we center in the moment, we can fully meet the ordinariness of life as well as the challenges of…
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12515/do-you-really-need-to-eat-breakfast.html A recent article on Mind. Body. Green. discussed the often debated topic “Breakfast: The Most Important Meal Of The Day??” Whoever came up with this was lying, and that is something hard for the public to stomach. In this article, the advantages of fasting, specifically Intermittent Fasting are briefly examined. As an athlete who uses…
Back on the platform after nearly a month of winter sickness which turned into a necessary break from olympic training. Training breaks can have their psychological perks as well as restorative physical benefits, but it also comes with a decrease in physical strength and fitness. I maintained a regular bodybuilding/HIIT training program for the month…
What You’ll Need 1 can Garbanzo Beans 1 can Black Beans (Crave extra Zest: Try Cuban Style Black beans) 1 can Sweet Corn 4-6 Garlic Cloves (minced, to taste) A bunch of basil leaves (chopped, to taste, I use 1-2 full bunches of leaves) A splash of Red Wine Vinegar (to taste, light coating over…
This simple recipe Via Rachel Ray and Nom Nom Paleo, will leave you with a dozen delicious, ready on the run, egg frittatas. Mini egg frittatas wrapped in a crispy prosciutto shell, you can’t go wrong! 20 minutes hands on, 10-12 minutes in the oven. Boom How to: Prosciutto wrapped mini frittatas