It’s too hot! It’s too cold! I have no place to walk. I need a new pair of shoes! So. Many. Excuses. Enough. One of the top reasons people don’t get the results they want on their program is because they are not doing their 20-minute walk. Are you? No, honestly, are you getting them… Continue Reading
Bust Through Fat Loss Plateaus
When the scale stalls, it’s easy for your inner voice to start whispering negativity like “I’m a failure,” “I’m so disappointed,” or “What am I doing wrong?” Plateaus bring on so much self-doubt that it’s tempting to just give up. WAIT! you MUST read this before throwing in the towel! See more than just the finish… Continue Reading
Planking for a Flat Belly
Maybe you’ve seen your friends post hilarious versions of “planking it” at work or some other tomfoolery, but the truth is that the plank is serious business for your core! It engages all your major core muscles– your abs, glutes, and back. When toned, the core acts as a girdle for your midsection, flattening your… Continue Reading
The Ultimate Hack to Kill Cravings
Why is it when you start a program, you crave things like cookies, bread, candy, and chocolate –but not broccoli? Believe it or not, your body IS telling you to eat broccoli. You’ve just got your wires crossed! Let’s get this all straightened out so you can kill cravings for good. Know thy self, know… Continue Reading
Build Your Core: RECON Push-Up Routine
Push-ups are an integral part of the RECON exercise routine. It makes sense, because it engages so many muscles at once, targeting the chest, back, shoulders, and BONUS –the core! The RECON Push-Up Routine: If you’re not up for a full push-up yet, you can make it easier by either using a wider stance with… Continue Reading
Smoky Mesquite Chicken Cordon Blue
This smoky variation of chicken cordon blue will make your mouth water! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Bag Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast Additional Ingredients: Sliced Swiss Cheese Prosciutto Instructions: Microwave the Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast until it is heated through. Remove the chicken breast from the steamer bag, place it on a plate… Continue Reading
Alcohol and Weight Loss (The Science)
Under normal conditions, your body gets its energy from the calories in carbohydrates, fats, and proteins which are slowly digested and absorbed within the gastrointestinal system. As long as you are eating the right (real, natural) foods like meats, eggs, veggies, nuts, and cheese those calories are available for energy– not stored as fat. But… Continue Reading
Blue Cheese Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Enjoy this quick and simple wrap with a kick! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Bag Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sticks Additional Ingredients: 1-3 Romaine lettuce 1 Celery stalk Buffalo sauce Bleu cheese dressing and/or cheese crumbles Instructions: Heat the Buffalo Chicken Sticks in the microwave. Place a Buffalo stick and celery stalk on the romaine leaf. Top… Continue Reading
Work at a Desk? You Need to do These…
Working at a desk is hard on your body. Stress and tension build up in your neck and shoulders, you lose core power in your abs, and muscles become weak and tight from a lack of use. These 7 easy exercises will correct those problems– and will make you feel good! Neck Stretches To stretch… Continue Reading
Avocado Sunrise Breakfast Sandwich
Who doesn’t love a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast when you head out in the morning? Personal Trainer Food can help! This breakfast sandwich will take less time than going through the drive-thru and the healthy fats will help you lose weight and feel great! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 2 Egg Patties 1 Breakfast Sausage… Continue Reading
