How to exercise and eat during Aunt Flo’s visit A couple weeks ago, one of my friends sent me an email asking how in the world she was supposed to exercise while on her period. “How about some training ideas for the week of my period when I feel like dirt and have cramps and … [Read more...]
10 Minute Fat-Blast
This 10-Minute challenge is designed to enhance your cardio endurance and strengthen the entire body--especially your core--all in exactly ten minutes. It's tough. Very tough. There's very little rest in this 10-minute metcon but you will more than feel the burn in this … [Read more...]
Medicine Ball Explosion
I call this the "Med Ball Explosion" because you complete the entire workout with the medicine ball in hand (expect when you're throwing it). If you don't have access to a medicine ball, you can use a 20-45 pound kettlebell or dumbbell. (Please don't throw these; I'll point out … [Read more...]
Beginner Kettlebells: Learn the Basics!
When it comes to working out, there’s nothing quite like the kettlebell to get the job done. In fact, when most people ask me what they can do to get in shape, I say “buy a kettlebell.” A kettlebell is a big round cast-iron looking ball with a handle. They are extremely … [Read more...]
Almond-Pumpkin 1-Carb Cookies
This recipe has saved my sanity during low carb days. I’m not sure how many of these I “should” eat in a day, but I’m almost positive I’ve eaten up to seven. Seven cookies and seven carbs? Still not bad at all! I got the original recipe from D.H. Kiefer’s The Carb-Nite Solution … [Read more...]
