Back to School, Getting Back into a Routine
Back to school for most parents and kiddos. As parents, we usually feel one of two ways about school starting back: Ready to push the kids out the door so they can have their life back […]
Low-Carb Diets: The Cons- Explained
What is the Deal with all of these Low-Carb Diets, like Keto and Atkins? The Cons (Click here to read about the pros) Con #1 Turn to any number of blogs, FB posts, and forums, […]
Low-Carb Diets: The Pros – Explained
What is the Deal with all of these Low-Carb Diets, like Keto and Atkins? The Pros Many people who try a super low-carb diets such as Keto or Atkins have success initially at losing weight […]
Do Carbs Cause Diabetes?
Does Eating Too Much Sweets and Junk Food Cause Diabetes? This is the real question. The short answer is NO. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are complex disorders, with causes that are not […]
Are Carbs the Enemy?
What exactly are Carbs? When you hear “carbohydrates,” think “plant power”. On a basic level, carbs are sugars (naturally found in vegetables, fruit and dairy) starches (naturally found in grains, legumes and some veggies) and […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #4… (BCAAs) – Part II
5 Proven Benefits of BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) There are 20 different amino acids that make up the thousands of different proteins in the human body. Of the nine essential amino acids, three are the […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #4… (Foods High in BCAA’s)
Foods High In BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids) BCAAs are found in foods and whole protein supplements such as whey protein. Getting BCAAs from complete protein sources is more beneficial, as they contain all the […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #4… (BCAAs)
5 Proven Benefits of BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) There are 20 different amino acids that make up the thousands of different proteins in the human body. Of the nine essential amino acids, three are the […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #4… (Eating Out)
Well gang, we are down to the LAST!!! If you have been diligent with your nutrition and exercise 80% of the time, you should feel real proud as your: energy levels should be up bloating […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #3… ( Pre/Post Workout Meals)
All my friends and clients know I am “All About FOOD!” 🙂 For the most part the average person working out for overall general health (or even weight loss) 5-6 days per week (45-60 minutes) […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #3… ( Pre/Post Workout Snacks)
All my friends and clients know I am “All About FOOD!” 🙂 For the most part the average person working out for overall general health (or even weight loss) 5-6 days per week (45-60 minutes) […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #3… (Alcohol and Nutrition)
Alcohol and Nutrition: Before getting into alcohol’s damaging effects, studies consistently show alcohol in moderation may have some health benefits. Such as, reduced risk of heart attacks, strokes, dementia, diabetes, and osteoporosis. However, these benefits […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #3… (Whole Grains)
Whole Grains: What are they and Why do we Need Them? Carbohydrates are one of the main sources of energy for the body and the preferred source of energy for the brain. The three food […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #3… ( Dinner)
For many, dinner is more likely to occur on a regular basis than breakfast and lunch. The key is ensuring dinner is adequate enough to #1 satisfy the body’s need to function and #2 prevent […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #2… (Water)
Water Needs… What are yours? The body needs more water each day than any other nutrient. You can survive only a few days without water, whereas a deficiency of the other nutrients may take weeks, […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #2… (Meal Planning & Prepping)
Meal Planning / Meal Prepping Accurate food tracking is essential to successful weight loss and keeping it off. Another piece to the weight loss/lifestyle equation is meal planning & prepping. This is one area I […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #2… (Intermittent Fasting)
The Magic Question: Is Intermittent Fasting the answer to Jump Starting Weight/Fat Loss? Have you ever set a weight loss goal to lose 15-30 pounds in a 30-days? Have you ever said for 30 […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #2… ( Lunch)
For many, lunch is the first meal of the day around 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. This is a metabolism buster! Not to mention many other functions in the body. Now the body is working […]
30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Week #2… (Food Tracking)
Food tracking is one self-monitoring tool that is key to 1) losing weight and 2) keeping it off. Actually this is not true. ACCURATE Food tracking is one self-monitoring tool that is key to […]
Let the 30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Begin… (Snacks)
In most cases, snacking gets a ‘bad rap’ because its associated with junk food. Is snacking bad? Does snacking hinder losing body fat? Why are Snacks Important? Snacks are an important part of a […]
Let the 30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Begin… (Cravings)
Cravings… How many of us have them…. Cravings Cravings and weight loss don’t have to go hand in hand. Yes, you can lose weight without having to “give up” all your favorites. Moderation and avoidance […]
Let the 30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Begin… (Sleep)
Weight loss and body transformation is way more than just about food and sweatin! Sleep is a very key component. When we are sleep deprived, best believe you’re not going to want to eat lean […]
Let the 30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Begin… (Breakfast)
The old cliche is really true, “Breakfast IS the most important meal of the day” What is Breakfast? Ideally if you are sleeping 7-9 hours per day, you are literally “breaking the fast” when eating […]
Let the 30 Day Weight Loss/Transformation Begin… (Calories in)
As Terrance provides you all with effective and efficient workouts, remember nutrition is 80% of the equation. As I share with clients “You can’t out workout a bad diet” – one of the rare occasions […]