Lifting Weights Changes Everything

“I don’t want to bulk up,” is a phrase I have heard often from women coming to train with me. From cardio drumming, long distance treadmill running, HIIT workouts, jazzercise, and Richard Simmons’ aerobic videos back in the 80’s, cardio...

Why Fat Matters

Fat got a bad rap in the 90’s and the result was low fat diets everywhere with the effects still lingering today. The truth is that fat is not bad, but what matters most is what types you eat. What is fat? There are several types of fat, not just one...

Managing Hashimoto’s Successfully

Living with Hashimoto’s is a mixed bag. Symptoms and triggers are not the same for everyone. Despite this news, there are foundational things each person can do to tackle this disease in order to enter remission. I have been on my own journey to fight this thing for...

Berry Smoothie

    Smoothies are a great way to get a punch of nutrition while you’re on the go. Before you head out for the day, make a quick smoothie and take it with you! This berry smoothie recipe is my favorite, and it’s loaded with antioxidant rich, lower-sugar...

Pull-apart Breadsticks

Since eating 100% Paleo starting a year and a half ago, I have been searching to fill the breadstick void. One of my favorite meals has always been spaghetti and breadsticks. I have made a few breadstick recipes but none of them turned out…at all. I did find a...

5 Ways to Detox

During the holidays it’s easy to get off track with eating. Going to Thanksgiving you can’t deny the entire table of desserts, right?! But sometimes with all the wonderful get togethers and travel, food choices are not at their best. Detoxing can be a...