10 Ways To Stay Mentally Healthy

Enjoying mental health means having a sense of well-being, being able to function during everyday life and feeling confident to rise to a challenge when the opportunity arises. Just like your physical health, there are actions you can take to increase your mental health. BOOST YOUR WELL-BEING AND STAY MENTALLY HEALTHY BY FOLLOWING A FEW SIMPLE STEPS. 1. Connect with others. Develop and maintain strong relationships with...

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Sweet Potato Pie

You may not know this about me, but I LOVE to cook...I've had a passion for healthy cooking eer since I started to realize that many of the foods I was eating didn't make me feel good, and ever since I've been a kitchen queen, modifying recipes to fall into my dietary habits. NOW I BRING TO YOU A THANKSGIVING SWEET POTATO PIE. This recipe was born due to the imminent haoliday gathering to which I needed to bring a dish, and a...

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5 Steps To Building Habits

ONE OF THE UNFORTUNATE FACTS OF LIFE IS IT IS MUCH EASIER TO CREATE AND STICK TO A BAD HABIT THAN IT IS TO CREATE AND STICK TO A GOOD ONE. THE WHYS OF THIS GO BACK TO THE ORIGINS OF HUMAN NATURE. SUFFICE TO SAY THAT WHEN IT COMES TO CREATING HEALTHY HABITS, IT PAYS TO FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE. While it’s difficult to try to change old bad habits, it is far more effective to focus on creating new good ones. Doing so...

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Tips For Fitness Success

Whether you’re following a routine for the first time (or for the first time in a long time) or just refocusing your efforts in the New Year, here are some of my favorite tips on what to keep in mind as you get started. These tips will help you stick with it when you’re feeling grumpy or tired or frustrated or hungry. DO: BEFORE YOU START, LOG YOUR WEIGHT, YOUR MEASUREMENTS, AND TAKE YOUR PHOTOS.DON’T: FREAK OUT OVER WHAT YOU...

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The Secret to Belly Fat Loss

Just an FYI… Everyone has some belly fat, even people who have flat abs. It is when we have too much belly fat that it has an effect on our health. When this is the case, it is time to say enough! It is time for Belly Fat Loss! There are different kinds of fat. Some fat is right under your skin, and other fat is deeper inside, around your heart, lungs, liver, and other organs. The deeper fat is called “visceral” fat. This fat may...

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No-bake Protein Brownies

The classic flavors of chocolate and peanut butter (or any nut butter of your choice) meld together in this brownie-like treat. Total Time: 3 hrs., 10 min. Prep Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: None Yield: 8 servings, 1 bar each Ingredients: 1 scoop Vegan Chocolate Shakeology ½ cup gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats 1 scoop Vega Sport Protein Powder, Chocolate. Vanilla, or Mocha Flavor ½ cup organic nut butter of choice ½ ripe...

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Music May Help Your Exercise Results

Music May Help Your Exercise Results because it has a very powerful effect on the brain. Studies have found that certain songs can stimulate memory and emotions. The studies have also found that both  reactions may also be directly linked to the lyrics. If music can make you feel certain emotions, is it possible that Music May Help Your Exercise Results? Absolutely!  A study done at Fairleigh Dickinson...

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Gingerbread Protein Pancakes

There are few things better than waking up to the smell of pancakes on a wintry morning. But, when you’re trying to get fit, pancakes are rarely on the menu. That’s why you see so many Protein Pancake recipes like this one. They’re light and fluffy like regular pancakes, but thanks to the addition of whey protein, they also pack a high-protein punch. And, since they’re made without wheat, they’re gluten-friendly too. The spice mix...

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5 Easy Fixes to Keep You on Track with Nutrition

The average length of time that people actually stay on a healthy nutrition plan with making 5 Easy Fixes to Keep You On Track with Nutrition is about 19 days. By day five, about two-thirds of people have already cheated. Whatever the time frame, whether five minutes or five weeks, the point is many people have a hard time sticking to healthy nutrition plan. Why is sticking with a healthy nutrition plan so hard? More importantly,...

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Vanilla Almond Protein Energy Balls

These sweet pick-me-ups taste like truffles! Total Time: 15 min. Prep Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: None Yield: 15 servings, 1 ball each Ingredients: 1½ scoops Vanilla protein powder (I use either Shakeology or Vega Sport in my recipes) ½ cup almond flour ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats ¼ cup all-natural almond butter 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk ¼ cup sliced raw almonds Preparation: 1. Combine Shakeology,...

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Meal Prep for The Master’s Hammer and Chisel: Week 1 Plan B (1,500-1,799 calorie bracket)

Starting on January 4th, thousands of people will start The Master’s Hammer and Chisel together, and will support each other through the 60-day challenge on The Master’s Challenge Facebook group. And, as part of that group, you'll get exclusive tips from The Master’s Hammer and Chisel celebrity trainers Sagi Kalev and Autumn Calabrese! Don’t miss out! Click here to join the group. While it’s crucial to give it your all during the...

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Yoga Poses to Detox Your Body

Life gets crazy sometimes, and it can wear on us. If you notice that you are feeling tired and weighed down by stress, a lack of motivation for exercise, and are making poor food choices, it is time to think about giving your mind and body a reboot. This reboot doesn’t always have to come from a nutritional detox. It can come from a physical detox too. What do we mean by physical detox? You can detox through yoga. Yoga Poses...

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