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Super Fat Loss Veggies: Brassica Vegetables

Super Fat Loss Veggies: Brassica Vegetables

Think all veggies are equal? They’re NOT! Having trouble specifically losing fat from the hips, thighs and glutes? New research is showing that may be tied to estrogen levels. Guess what? There are special veggies that help with that! Brassica vegetables…. also known as cruciferous vegetables! Why You Should Eat Them Brassica vegetables have two nutrients [...]

Supplement Recommendations

Supplement Recommendations

I never used to be big on supplementation. Honestly, I’m still not that big on supplementation. Why? Let’s start a discussion about it. I would love to hear your thoughts! Food First In the past I have been a minimalist when it comes to supplements. A high quality multi vitamin, fish oil, protein powder (when [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

3 Weeks To Awesome – Does Fat Make You Fat?

3 Weeks To Awesome – Does Fat Make You Fat?

The word fat is the F word. We label fat as bad, we ignore the science behind fat having any benefits in our diet and simply try to cut it out of our diets completely. Fats aren’t all bad. We don’t need an immense amount, but we do receive benefits by including small amounts of [...]

3 Weeks to Awesome – How Much Protein?

3 Weeks to Awesome – How Much Protein?

Protein is a calorie scorcher and a muscle toning immunity booster. High quality protein is absolutely necessary for a healthy, strong body and new research is showing you will benefit from more protein than what is typically recommended. You need to know how much to eat, and when, to get the most out of your [...]

3 Weeks to Awesome – What Are Carbs?

3 Weeks to Awesome – What Are Carbs?

What are carbs? We all know bread, pasta, flour and candy are carbs. What about beans? Spinach? Milk? Yogurt? Today is the day I’m going to clear it up for you. Day 17 in my 3 Weeks to Awesome program is all about carbs. So, if we’re talking about nutrition, then what about the workout [...]

3 Weeks to Awesome – Paleo Diet

3 Weeks to Awesome – Paleo Diet

Today is day 16 of my 3 week program to help you achieve awesomeness. Today we are talking Paleo. It’s the hottest diet out there right now, and for good reason. As far as general diets go, it is probably the best one I can currently think of. The thing I want you to remember [...]

3 Weeks To Awesome – Grocery Shopping

3 Weeks To Awesome – Grocery Shopping

Today is day 15 of my 3 week program to get you into the best shape of your life. For your workout today I want you to pick an upper body workout here on BPM.Tv on your own and try to get through it by yourself. That’s right. I’m fostering independence in you. This is [...]