I’m a busy mama with 5 kids and my own business. Sometimes I like to go all out and make a special meal, but most nights I need something quick and healthy that I can throw together in under an hour, like this 30-Minute Beef and Broccoli Recipe. It’s what I like to call a kitchen quick shot!
Read MoreSalsa chimichurri is a condiment used in Argentina to flavor grilled meats. A healthy spoonful of this herb-based sauce will brighten up anything from meat to vegetables. I like to make mine with cilantro for added flavor. If you’re short for time during the week, one of the best ways to still get healthy food on the table is to prep some Paleo recipes like this salsa chimichurri over the weekend. I like to grill up enough lean meat for most of the week. Then I will whip up a few sauces like this one.
Read MoreChicken afritada is a classic Filipino recipe, the kind of thing you’d see served all over the Philippines. My healthy version of this Filipino recipe is made with chicken (sometimes you’ll see it made with beef or pork), and you can control the amount of carbs by leaving out or reducing the amount of potatoes in the afritada. Traditionally, chicken afritada would be served over rice, but you can vary this as well to hit your macro goals for the day. It’s even healthier and just as delicious eaten straight up without the extra carbs.
Read MoreHow long it takes you to reach your goals depends on what you’re trying to achieve. This post will walk you through what to expect for weight loss, strength training, and developing cardiovascular health.
Read MoreIf you’re new to personal training, you might be wondering what exactly a personal trainer does and why you need one. Briefly, a personal trainer is trained to help you reach your goals efficiently and minimize the risk of injury while doing it.
Read MoreThere are so many fitness supplements on the market, and it can be confusing to know which ones to take—and when! My research and 20 years as a personal trainer proves that supplements do make a different, especially when you’re losing weight as part of a cohesive fitness program.
Read MoreCalling all mamas! Whether her little ones are 2 or 20, now is the time to get fit. As a personal trainer, I see a lot of women struggling with weak glutes and abs. Many also have weak pelvic floor muscles from childbirth. It’s no surprise then that these three areas get most of our attention during sessions. Here are a few Mother’s Day gift ideas for the mama in your life as she works to get her body back.
Read MoreWay to go--you’ve decided to lose weight, you’ve picked a weight-loss plan, and maybe you’re even a few weeks into your diet (and a few pounds down). Whatever program you’re doing, here are a few easy tweaks you can make to your lifestyle to support your weight loss.
Read MoreFor all of us who are concerned about health, it’s critical that we don’t underestimate the power of the holidays to take us off course. We need to prepare mentally for this two-month food fest, lest our diets derail.
Read MoreWith so much information out there, how do you know what are the most important things to do to get real results? Everyone's body is different and I'm sure many of you have tried something that worked for someone else but didn't work for you right? So I've put together these tips to help you narrow down the basic important things to do to lose weight, get toned, build muscle and maintain it. As you learn your body you can make changes that will increase your results to get you in the best shape of your life.
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