Thinking about eating better, but not sure how you’ll manage the extra cooking, food prep, and new food rules in your kitchen? Don’t let the details stop you before you get started! I went to culinary school and worked in a world-renowned restaurant in Italy, yet I keep most of my meals super-simple. Doing this means I’ll continue to feed myself the best foods possible, even when I’m taking on a reset, detox, or cleanse. Here are my basic strategies for keeping my kitchen cleanse-ready, streamlined and inviting: To read more click here!
Month: September 2014
Could a Gluten Free Diet Be Doing You More Harm Than Good?
The term “gluten-free” may lead some consumers to think they’re getting an overall healthier option, according to new research conducted by nutrition experts at the University of Florida. Study author Karla Shelnutt, a UF assistant professor in family, youth and community sciences, says the gluten-free diet is popular with women trying to lose weight, but it might not be their best choice if they don’t have celiac disease, which affects just 1% of the population. Refined gluten free foods are often not fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, she says, and those for whom a gluten-free diet is necessary are advised to carefully balance their diet or take a vitamin supplement. To read more click here!
6 Reasons to do Box Jumps Every Day!
Box jumps are one of my favorite exercises of all time, and for good reason: they’re incredibly efficient, easy to scale for different fitness levels, and will get you sweaty and gasping for breath in no time! To do one, you’ll need some type of plyometric box or sturdy raised surface. You’ll jump up onto the box, landing with both feet, then straightening your legs at the top position. Then you’ll jump back down, and then immediately spring back up as quickly as you can. You can also step back down from the box rather than jumping down if you have knee problems or just feel more comfortable doing so. Choosing the height of your box will depend on your current fitness level, but most women will want to start with a 14-inch to 18-inch box, while most men will want to start with a 20-inch to 24-inch box. I typically use a 20-inch box. Start with three or four sets of 10 to 20 box jumps three to four times a week, or just add them to your regular high-intensity impact training (HIIT) workouts. Here are six reasons to love box jumps: To read more click here!
10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Try Rock Climbing
Are you tired of your same old workout routine? Are you looking for a great way to get fit without all the suffering and maybe even a little bit of excitement? If so, then you should try rock climbing. Here are 10 great reasons to motivate you: To read more click here!
Why People Don’t Lose Weight – 5 Common Mistakes
Despite years of careful dieting, meal planning and countless hours spent shopping for “all natural” or “fat-free” foods, many still struggle with losing weight and keeping it off. That’s because lasting weight loss goes beyond just what you eat. When my clients claim they’re doing everything correctly, but struggle with weight loss resistence, I commonly find these five culprits are hijacking their success: To read more click here!