Need help with meal plans and food prep? I decided to use my skillset of cooking delicious food from around the world to help those in need. Healthy food that gets you results in the gym can be so tasty that you might question is it really healthy. Spices, herbs and culinary techniques with fresh ingredients make the difference. Let me show you how its done.
Read MoreI grew up on the Big Island of Hawaii, eating traditional Hawaiian food like poke and lomi lomi salmon. Here I give you my favorite recipes for both of these dishes and show you how to make them in my video.
Read MoreAs someone who has made fitness her profession (and who owns her own gym), I’m here to share my favorite last-minute holiday gift idea for anyone in your life. It’s super easy and very timely, as people always make fitness a priority come January.
Read MoreOver the last few weeks, I’ve posted a few of the recipes I’ve learned to make over on my YouTube channel. I’m lucky enough to have several Japanese friends who have taught me their favorite Japanese recipes over the years. I love Japanese recipes because they are super healthy (assuming you are okay eating rice), but have a ton of flavor.
Read MoreI like to incorporate exercise moves like squats into my daily routine. This increases my total daily energy expenditure and makes the most of my time. I give a few suggestions in this week’s video, but there are literally endless ways to burn extra calories while going about your daily activities.
Read MoreOne-minute workouts are your go to if you’ve got limited time. If you're like most people, you run into days where you just don't hit your workout goals. Maybe you wanted to go for a run or do a 30-minute body weight exercise, but instead you had to help your kid with homework or got stuck in unusually bad traffic. It's okay!
Read MoreI had so much fun—and got a great workout—filming this week’s video! It took me back to my days when I was ballin’ on a budget. I was young and broke, but I wanted to get stronger. So instead of paying for a monthly gym membership or expensive at-home exercise equipment, I got creative and made my own at-home gym.
Read MoreJust because your favorite gym is closed doesn’t mean you have to quit working out during the pandemic. There are numerous body weight exercises that you can easily do in your living room or backyard. If you want to take it up a notch, buying a few pieces of affordable exercise equipment online will give you an additional range of possibilities.
Read MoreThe secret to my gluten-free chicken nugget recipe is to get your oil super hot before adding the breaded chicken. This ensures that the chicken comes out slightly browned and crispy, not soggy from extra oil being absorbed. I use avocado oil because it doesn’t smoke at high heat (like olive oil does), but you could use a variety of Paleo-friendly oils, including coconut oil, or even a mixture.
Read MoreLearning to exercise with proper form is a lot like learning to meditate or do yoga. Having a beginner’s mind will do wonders for your basic fitness as you learn how to engage your muscles properly, including ones you may have never thought of before! Many of my clients—even the ones that have been working out a lot on their own—are surprised to discover what it really feels like to engage their abdominal core or drop their shoulders to properly engage the back and shoulder muscles.
Read MoreJapchae is a traditional Korean dish featuring special Korean noodles and vegetables. It originated as a royal dish but is now an indispensable part of any Korean feast. The word “japchae” translates to “mixed vegetables,” which makes sense given that this recipe features an assortment of fresh vegetables cooked separately to perfect crispness.
Read MoreJambalaya is a classic New Orleans dish that got its start in the historic city’s French quarter. Thanks to its history, New Orleans enjoys diverse influences from Spain, France, and West Africa, all of which come together to create a very tasty dish featuring meat, rice, vegetables, and spices.
Read MoreFor this quick lower body workout, I have you targeting your glutes using "drop sets." Make the most of your time and get the best lower body workout possible by using a timer to track your rests between sets and exercises. You should give yourself one minute in between exercises and when increasing weights in between sets.
Read MoreThis chicken pho recipe is an easy way to get dinner on the table in about 30 minutes. The refreshing herbal flavors and luscious broth make chicken pho a winner with everyone in your family, whether you’re watching macros so you can hit those fitness goals or you’re trying to feed your kids something healthy.
Read MoreAs someone who is also concerned about fitness, I make sure to know what I'm putting in my body by reading nutrition labels when I grocery shop. Educating ourselves is important because there's a lot of misleading information.
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