Success Requires Planning
You won’t ace an exam without studying…..and you won’t lose weight without planning to. Read More
Eat pudding, stay lean, and build muscle!
I’ve got news: You can enjoy your holiday season without putting on 5 pounds!… Read More
RECIPE: CLASSIC POT ROAST- Serves 6
Source: Cuisine Slow Cooker MENUS Ingredients 3 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil 1 3-4 lb… Read More
It’s winter and I am beginning to feel chili
Winter has arrived and suddenly all I’m craving is soups, stews, and chili! My… Read More
Recipe: Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Searching for healthy recipes that taste amazing often feels like digging for gold. Cooking… Read More
Spit and Get Fit: Learn what your DNA has to say about you with “23 and Me”
There is finally a way to learn tons about my body without worrying about… Read More
What are Amino Acids?
One of my clients told me that she was going to start an “Amino… Read More
Recipe: Paleo French Toast
It’s hard to feel satiated on a low starch diet. The more I work… Read More
My favorite Protein Bars
I’ve never been a fan of protein bars because most contain more carbohydrates and… Read More
What Vegans & Vegetarians need to know to decrease body fat and increase lean muscle
INTRO Throughout my career as a Personal Trainer and Sport and Exercise… Read More
Recipe: Low Calorie Hot Chocolate
When winter hits, I want to be warm and I want to feel cozy…. Read More
Carve your pumpkin and Toast your own seeds!
Carving pumpkins makes me feel like a kid again. I’m getting ready for my… Read More
Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin Wedges
Skip the sweet potatoes this month and opt for a more seasonal starch replacement. Read More
Being Anemic does NOT mean you have an iron deficiency
Throughout my years as a personal trainer and nutrition specialist, I’ve learned that Anemia… Read More
Peanut Butter With Out The Fat!
Being fit isn’t easy when you’re a foodie! Establishing healthy eating habits is a… Read More
What are starch blockers? Do they work?
I am skeptical when it comes to supplements. There are so many out there… Read More
RECIPE: Shredded Lemon Cilantro Chicken
Barbeque season is slowly coming to an end, so I am exploring easier and… Read More
Lauren’s nutrition challenge of the week: Avoid gluten-containing products for 7 days!
I love bread! But, I hate the bloating that follows! Did you know that… Read More
Recipe: Paleo Protein Banana Bread
Ingredients: 2 medium mashed bananas 2 egg whites (freshly cracked) 3 tbs coconut flour… Read More
Can Green Tea Aid in Weight-Loss?
Supplementing with green tea or green tea extract (taken in capsule form) can account… Read More
Baby Got Back
Posture is my biggest pet-peeve! I know how hard we all try to “stand… Read More