CRAVINGS….. We all have them, and sometimes they can be pretty overwhelming. While some studies suggest cravings may come from deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals.. others point to lack of variety or a very restricted diet. No matter what the reason may be, here are a few ways to beat the craving! =) Have […]
Beginner’s Guide to Fitness
Beginner-Fitness I often get asked by girls who have never eaten healthy or worked out before.. where to start! I totally get how overwhelming it can be! Here are some basic tips I have for those JUST starting out on a health and fitness journey! =) Get rid of the junk food! This includes (but not limited […]
How to Stay Healthy on Vacation!
HOW TO STAY HEALTHY WHILE ON VACATION I am often asked how to stay on track with diet and exercise while traveling, so I thought I’d write up some tips and tricks I’ve learned over the past year of serious training and clean eating! Eating clean can be tricky, but depending on where you’re going […]
Post-Surgery Nutrition
Post-Surgery Nutrition “I’m having surgery in my mouth next week and won’t be able to eat anything that isn’t really soft because I’ll be in a lot of pain. Since I won’t be able to work out much, should I still have protein shakes, or is there something else I can eat?” Depending on the […]
5 Diet Rules You SHOULD Break
5 Diet Rules You SHOULD Break Rule: Weigh yourself to track your progress. Break it: Muscle is denser than fat… in other words, it weighs more but is much smaller in size. The scale takes into account not just your fat and muscle, but your organs, bones, and other tissues, as well as water. Water […]
How to Eat Healthy at Restaurants
My Tips for Eating Out at a Restaurant When Trying to Stick to Your Diet! (If this is your cheat meal, then obviously some of these things may not need apply). Don’t go starving. You are less likely to choose the greasiest, most unhealthy thing on the menu if you don’t go to the restaurant ravenous. […]
How to Eat Clean on a Budget
How to Eat Clean on a Budget Believe me when I say, there are plenty of broke college students, and struggling fitness models and competitors who are still able to eat well despite the odds! It just takes a little extra planning and perhaps some saving.. but making it a priority in your budget will help. If […]
Clean-Eats for Busy-Bees
I have yet to hear a single good excuse why healthy food cannot be eaten in a busy day. There are plenty of quick, easy, non-perishable things you can carry with you at all times to ensure you won’t turn to the “Golden Arches” or a vending machine! I knew I was going to be […]
How to Make Sushi Healthier
I absolutely ADORE sushi. If all of the world’s food supply was going to be decimated, but I could choose to preserve one of them… it would have to be those cute little rolls! There are so many variations and methods of preparation… it’s hard for me to get tired of it! However just as […]