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7 Secrets to Staying Active at Mid Life
A recent study confirms what we all probably already knew. As adults, we tend to become much less active as they reach their midlife years. For example, yesterday my 7-year-old son beat the entire family in our Fit Bit challenge with 28,942 steps AND he had it off...
Friday Foodspiration: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
If you plant zucchini in the garden, this is the time of year that it starts multiplying. You pass it off to friends and neighbors and still have a pile of zucchini on the counter. If this is you, feel free to pass some our way because our yellow squash is growing...
5 Nutrition Myths that Hold Athletes Back
The 60-billion-dollar diet industry puts a lot of money behind their messaging to tell us to “eat this to perform better”, “never eat that if you want to be fit”, or “this one super food will change your body forever”. It’s a culture interested in the lasted fad...
Friday Foodspiration: Mediterranean Baked Cod
Did your family eat fish sticks as a kid? If so, you were likely eating cod, a mild flaky white fish. It is an easy introduction to fish for the whole family. It is lower in fat and calories than a fatty fish like Salmon (if you are tracking your macros), but...
Don’t Make These Shake and Smoothie Mistakes
Why do I start my day with a protein shake and recommend it to most of my clients? It’s quick and portable when I’m on the run. It’s easy to pack a lot of nutrients into one serving. It’s starts my day with a good balance of protein and healthy fats. It’s usually...
Friday Foodspiration: Pumpkin Flatbread
Pumpkin doesn’t have to be reserved for the fall. It adds a micro nutrients and fiber to recipes year round. This slightly sweet Pumpkin Flatbread that pairs with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert. Pumpkin provides great moisture to that is usually lacking in...
The Truth About Tight Hips and the True Fix
After a tough leg workout, a long car ride to Destin, or a 10 hour workday, we have all felt a little tight through our hips. But, when clients come in complaining about “tight hips” they can mean many different things. Sometimes tightness means just a little stiff...
Friday Foodspiration: Crab Stacked Salad
I have a favorite restaurant salad similar to this one that uses lobster, so I was excited to experiment with a crab "stacked" salad. It looked so pretty I almost didn't want to eat it, but it tasted too good not to! Similar to a cobb salad in ingredients, but...
Expert Secrets to Working Out Without Back Pain
There was a time – not so long ago – that doctors recommended bed rest for patients with low back pain. We now know that may be the worst thing you can do for your back in the long run. If they are up on the current research, your doctor is now more likely to...
Friday Foodspiration: Eggcelent Pizza
The one thing I miss more than anything since ditching gluten and dairy from my diet is a good slice of pizza. I’m absolutely loving this frittata style pizza made crustless with scrambled eggs. I love cast iron, but you can use any oven safe skillet that you can...