Cheat Meals I really appreciate the emphasis in my referenced article being on how “cheat” meals help you psychologically. It is exhausting to eat the same food every day, and in my experiences as a trainer and nutritionist, it...
READ MOREIt’s tough to compare the two, and even tougher to succeed in both. The lifestyles of bodybuilding and powerlifting are so different, while being similar at the same time. I have lived both, and find myself always back in the powerlifting...
READ MOREI work with several athletes who struggle to eat enough to compensate for the energy expended during practice and games. Staying on top of your food and hydration as an athlete can be tricky, but it can be done! This is a great list for those...
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Who loves burritos? Who hates feeling like a lethargic slug after eating a giant burrito? Same. I made these delicious breakfast burritos for this week’s meal prep, and after just now calculating the macros, I think I am going to make these...
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So you have forgotten your lunch again, you’re STARVING, and limited on options. Now what? Well, there are alternatives to a drive-thru fast food restaurant. I went to King Soopers yesterday and happened to walk through the prepared food...
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This will be a brief post; I want to highlight strategies I use for myself and my clients to stay on track all year long (but especially important in the summer)! What do you want to accomplish? So let’s set some SMART goals. Do you...
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With school out for the summer, it’s hard to resist the food temptations that go along with spending days with the kids at the pool, summer barbecues, vacations etc. While we’re feeling nostalgic about the days where we could eat...
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All fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds are packed with vitamins and minerals, and that’s why for most diet regimens, they remain the largest sections in the food pyramid. But is it possible some choices are superior to others? “There...
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I am also doing more community outreach events, including: “The Creative Health and Wellness Open House” Wednesday, June 27th 6-8pm at the Cherry Knolls Natural Grocers in Centennial. Just show up! MJ Fit Bootcamp, Saturday June 30th...
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I know I am 5 weeks away from my anticipated gym-opening day, but it doesn’t feel like it! This year has gone by so quickly, and it’s crazy to see all my aspirations falling into place. “Falling into place” makes it seem...
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Who likes recipes that require throwing everything into a bowl, mixing it up, shaping it and ta-da?! I know I do! I was in a rush one day last week and decided to whip up a quick snack. Thankfully my experiment turned out to be a success! This...
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I am finally able to eat tilapia again without gagging after my show! It’s still not my favorite, but this recipe definitely masked the bland tilapia flavor! I love anything Asian-flavor inspired, so this is right up my alley! The ginger...
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