Jun 12 2012
If you’re a power lifter you’re probably used to hanging chains off of your barbell, but if you’re new to working out exercising with chains might seem pretty intimidating and a little scary. Fear usually comes from the unknown, right? Let me break down the reasons why chains are seriously bad ass. Working Out with [...]
Jan 5 2012
Why do I drink oolong tea instead of green tea? Current research shows people burn around 67 more calories a day from just one cup of oolong tea — and it specifically oxidizes FAT! The research shows that fat oxidation was a significant 12% higher after drinking just one cup of oolong tea a day. [...]
Jan 4 2012
I am a self admitted peanut butter junkie. It is my kryptonite. I could easily eat a whole jar of peanut butter in a day if I allowed myself. I love the stuff. The problem, of course, is that although the fat in peanut butter is considered a ‘good’ fat, that doesn’t necessarily mean it [...]
Jan 4 2012
The sandbag has become one of my favorite tools to muscle up the power and intensity of my workouts. You can see it in almost all of my routines. I love it because it gives me an unpredictable, fluid shift of weight that keeps my body guessing and keeps new muscle fibers firing. You can [...]
Nov 20 2011
I am a firm believer that you can get into the best shape of your life just by using your own body. That being said, as you progress you may want to manipulate your own body weight or manipulate gravity to get even more out of your workouts. I recommend these bars because they are [...]
Nov 17 2011
These are my absolute favorite egg whites. They are 100% liquid egg whites, but not raw. Pasteurized vs. Raw The human body cannot completely and safely digest a raw egg white. So, if you like to do the “Rocky Routine” with a raw egg or put raw egg whites in your drink, you are wasting [...]
Nov 16 2011
This is the protein powder that I have started to use on a daily basis as part of my muscle building diet. I only use this when I am trying to build muscle. Keep in mind that when I am trying to lean down, I make sure that all of my protein comes from whole [...]
Nov 13 2011
These are my favorite greens to mix in with smoothies. Of course it is best if all of your nutrients come from whole foods, but when you’re in a pinch these super greens are a delicious way to get your green veggies in. I love them blended with frozen spinach instead of ice, egg whites [...]
Oct 3 2011
When I started to diet for my first competition, I missed the colorful flavors of some foods. My palette needed some stimulation! I found that drinking different flavored teas satisfied my need for more flavor. Teas with fruity flavors or a bit of cinnamon and chai spicy flavors satisfied my sweet cravings. I became [...]
