Have you been here before? Last night I was talking with a person who wants to lose weight but really has a hard time cutting out his favorite carbs: bread, pasta, and his all-time favorite, potatoes. He really loves to eat eggs, bacon, and home fries in the morning. He … [Read more...]
Egg Muffins & 10 HIIT Workouts
When I was searching the Strong Figure archives, I came across a lot of workouts that I published a couple of years ago when we were just launching our little baby site. So over the next few weeks, I'm going to share some of those workouts with you as your strong figure … [Read more...]
Paleo Snacking Made Easy…Finally!
So I've been experimenting with a really strict Paleo Diet challenge for about 12 days now. I've cut everything out of my diet but meats, eggs, and low-starch vegetables. The diet itself isn't bad at all--I eat a lot of eggs and turkey, tons of veggies, and I even spoil myself … [Read more...]
Cheat and Get Away with It — Facebook tells us how!
It may feel like cheating but snacking might not be so bad. Here are some healthy foods for quick snack ideas: I asked my Facebook friends what their favorite healthy and unhealthy snack items are. (And if you missed out on this survey, make sure you find us and FOLLOW us!) Not … [Read more...]
Top 7 Protein Picks
I'm always trying to pack as much protein as possibly into my diet, and because my lifestyle is always "on-the-go," I need quick, easy-to-fix, simple choices. Listed below are my top seven favorite protein go to's: Cottage Cheese: I sometimes have to stop myself from eating … [Read more...]