Metabolic Types: Sugar Burner, Muscle Burner and Mixed Burner

Metabolic Types: Sugar Burner, Muscle Burner and Mixed Burner

The body has three fuels to burn for energy – protein (muscle), sugar and fat. The Metabolic Effect has really done quite a bit of clinical research on this and I have to say, I completely geek out about their work. I’m a total fan of their research in a nerdy, pen to paper, manically [...]

Assessments: Braverman and Metabolic Effect

Assessments: Braverman and Metabolic Effect

When most people think of metabolism they don’t usually think of the brain, hormones or neurotransmitters. Even though the brain, neurotransmitters and hormones each significantly impact hunger, mood, cravings, energy, motivation, and focus. Weight loss methods can be effective for losing overall weight, meaning muscle and fat. They typically focus on decreasing calories and increasing [...]

Meet Milli: Aussie Football Athlete Case Study

Meet Milli: Aussie Football Athlete Case Study

Meet Milli. Milli is a 27 year old mixed burner. She’s an active fitness professional and plays aussie football (footy). She’s done the Tough Mudder. Twice. She’s pretty bad ass. She’s a true athlete. She’s super healthy, but still struggles with fat loss. She doesn’t want to compete right now, but she wants to train, [...]

Louder – Awesome Arms & Gorgeous Glutes Workout

Louder – Awesome Arms & Gorgeous Glutes Workout

Want awesome arms? Gorgeous glutes? Me too. Let’s go after it. Be determined. Be devoted. Then you will see the results you want. With just a few minutes, pushing your absolute hardest, you can get those tone thighs, gorgeous glutes, awesome arms and sculpted muscles you have been wanting. Each round of this circuit is [...]

Time Bomb – Total Body Workout

Time Bomb – Total Body Workout

Ready for an intense, butt busting, arm blasting, killer workout? Prepare to hate me for the few short minutes of breath taking, intense effort. Prepare to think of me over the next few days each time you sit down and get up, possibly swearing under your breath. Prepare to love me for the results. Each [...]

Chocolate Orange Salmon (and Chicken) Recipe

Chocolate Orange Salmon (and Chicken) Recipe

Satisfy your chocolate cravings by adding cacao to your spice rubs! This chocolate orange spice rub is absolutely rich and delicious on grilled salmon. It’s also warm and delectable on baked chicken. Yield This spice rub recipe yields about 10 to 12 servings. Multiply as needed. Ingredients (for 10 to 12 servings) 2 TBSP cacao [...]

End of Time – Total Body Workout

End of Time – Total Body Workout

No time? No bars? No weights? NO EXCUSES! Do you ever catch yourself saying you just don’t have time to workout today? Maybe you had to work 14 hours. Maybe your kids had a big school project due. Maybe you had a family emergency. Here’s the thing… even if you only take a few minutes [...]

Brain Food! Egg, Chicken and Potato Salad Recipe

Brain Food! Egg, Chicken and Potato Salad Recipe

Hey smarty pants! Your brain affects hunger, mood, cravings, energy, motivation, and focus! Use your diet to stay sharp! Keep those neurotransmitters and hormones balanced with this brain food recipe. I created it while camping in Yosemite last weekend. It was the most AWESOME egg, chicken, potato salad! Perfect for camping… or just for every day city [...]

Too Close – Thigh Toning Workout

Too Close – Thigh Toning Workout

Ready for an amazing thigh toning workout? I recently went on a trip with my family to Yosemite and felt so incredibly lucky to be able to exercise with so much beauty all around me. If you can, I highly encourage you to take this workout outdoors. Turn off your phone. Take the headphones out [...]

Chocolate Protein Pancakes Recipe

Chocolate Protein Pancakes Recipe

Gluten free. Lactose free. Chocolatey ooey gooey goodness! 34 grams of protein! Super low sugar, but still gives you that choco-holic fix! I feel like I’m doing something bad when I eat these for breakfast, but they’re ohhhhh so good! These chocolate protein pancakes are rich and decadent. They’re absolutely delicious. I am gluten free [...]