Prepping for Success
This article has the intention of making your life less stressful. Giving you some tools that I use to be prepared and make your fitness journey less stressful. NEVER BE TIED TO YOUR FRIDGE AGAIN.
Let’s be proactive and build better bones!
We have all been through the low fat and no fat diets: they seemed to make sense. The thought process is simple: “…not eating fat means I won’t gain fat, right?” WRONG! The “fat-free” trend actually had the opposite effect for dieters.
Sleep does your hormone levels good!
Exercise can improve your sleep but can sleep improve your exercise? The answer to the this question is YES. Sleep can also improve, not only your exercise but every other function in your life.
What is low Testosterone or Commonly known as Low T?
Testosterone is a hormone that is produced by the body. In men, testosterone is mostly produced in the testicles and is responsible for stimulating sperm production and sex drive, as well as building muscles and bone mass.
When is it time to change your Fitness Routine?
Tired of your old routine at the gym or even worse you stopped getting results from your workouts.
Benefits of exercise during and after pregnancy
Scientific studies consistently confirm the numerous and outstanding benefits of exercise during pregnancy both for the mother and her developing baby. These benefits are now widely recognized throughout the medical, birthing, and fitness communities.
What is Plyometric training
Plyometrics- also known as jump training—is a training technique designed to increase muscular power and explosiveness. Originally developed for Olympic athletes, plyometric training has become a popular workout routine for people of all ages.
Do you have to count calories to lose weight?
The answer to this question is NO. It has been written about year after year to cut calories and food and drink intake to lose weight and get bikini ready. This is not necessarily true.
Chocolate peanut butter protein bars
Makes 10 servings Ingredients: 10 scoops of vanilla or chocolate protein powder 10 tablespoons of ground flax seeds 10 teaspoons of sesame seeds 10 teaspoons of ground chia seeds 1 cup of coconut flour ½ cup organic cocoa powder 3 tablespoons vanilla extract 1 can of pumpkin puree (100% pure pumpkin) 1 cup of crunchy peanut butter 2 cups of water ( start with one cup and then add more if necessary - we want the consistency very thick) Directions: Mix all dry ingredients in bowl. Add rest of wet ingredients. Mix
Coconut pancakes
Ingredients: 2 eggs, (at room temperature is best) 1/2 cup of egg whites (at room temperature) 1 cup milk (raw cow’s or coconut both work) 1 scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder(MAGNUM works well) (Optional) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon honey or a pinch of stevia 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon sea salt coconut oil or butter for frying Directions Preheat pan over medium-low heat. In a small bowl beat eggs until frothy, about two minutes. Mix in milk, vanilla, and honey or stevia.