Nutrition

Halloween DETOX…

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Did you over indulge in Halloween Candy?! Below is a link to an article written by a friend and nutritionist Vanessa Rodriquez of  www.vanessaruns.com and online editor for Active. com Halloween Detox in 4 Easy Steps <----click... »

More reasons to avoid white sugar…

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The following article is a small excerpt from a book I am currently reading.  I read A LOT and especially love to educate myself and YOU, so we can all have a little more motivation to make healthy choices.  When I read stuff like what I am about to share with you below, its helps me continue to stay away... »

Take it off, Keep it OFF

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Advice from those who have lost weight and kept it OFF... •Understand that this is a lifestyle change. (You won't see lasting results until you accept that.) •Be open. Don't be afraid to try new foods, activities, and ways of thinking. •Commit to yourself and to your dreams. •Live the life you want by "putting action behind your intentions and intentions behind your actions". •Don't... »

3 clean eating recipes

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Clean Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients: • 1 1/2 lb uncooked chicken breasts • 1 15-oz can whole, flavored, stewed tomatoes • 1 can corn • 1 can chickpeas • 10 oz salsa • 1 medium onion, chopped • 4 oz jarred jalapeño, reserve 1/2 cup of liquid • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 cups water • 1 14 1/2-oz can chicken broth • 1 package low-sodium taco or chili seasoning • 1/4... »

Clean Eating Dinner Recipes

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here are some of my favorite clean and easy recipes. Beef Kebabs (I'm not a big red meat eater, but I do love kebabs) 1 pound sirloin steak 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup Pinot Noir red wine 8 cubes fresh pineapple 8 cherry tomatoes 1 can (8oz) salt-free water chestnuts drained. Cut the steak into 1/4 inch thick strips. Combine the onion and wine in... »

Sugar is bad…..

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You've already heard it and you know it, but are you REALLY cutting processed sugar from your diet?!   I attended a nutrition lecture last week titled "the role of nutrition in cancer and disease prevention"  and WOW it was an amazing presentation.  Did you know that cancer cells feed off sugar? this presentation really, really made a difference for me. ... »

Success Story #2

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Another success story for you.  I share these testimonies with you only to show you it can be done and to provide some inspiration!  These ladies have made the choice to make healthy lifestyle choices like showing up for bootcamp class on a regular basis AND making healthy food choices.  It can be done! here is Cheryls story: You're never to old... This... »

Weight Loss Success Story

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[caption id="attachment_1651" align="alignleft" width="169" caption="Before"][/caption] In Livia's words: ''I am not new to the concept of boot camps, as I had participated in three back-to-back sessions last summer. When I met Jill, - through friends who were already in her boot camp - I was well aware of the positive aspects of working out outside regularly. Rain or shine. Something was... »

meal plans

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I have listed examples of what to eat for meals and snacks to continue answering many of the email and blog questions regarding nutrition. The best way to stick to a healthy plan is to plan ahead and prepare your own meals.  It seems daunting, but its not. I make very simple (as you will see below) meals all the time. ... »

What is good nutrition?

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Nutrition?!  Really, its very simple.  What's confusing is all the information out there.  One day you read coffee is good, the next day it's considered bad.  Same for dairy, meat, and carbs.  I can understand why people have a hard time keeping up with good nutrition. One of my favorite quotes: "Fat loss is easy.  It's the doing it... »


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