Granola Bars

Ingredients: 8 oz old-fashioned rolled oats, about 2 cups 1 1.2 oz raw sunflower seeds, about 1/2 cup 3 oz sliced almonds, about 1 cup 1 1/2 oz wheat germ, about 1/2 cup 6 oz honey, about 1/2 cup 1 3/4 oz dark brown sugar, about 1/4 cup 1 oz unsalted butter, about 1 Tablespoon […]

Chicken Pineapple Kabob

This is a great summer recipe that is easy and yummy. Ingredients 5 ounces chicken breast, boneless/skinless, raw 2/3 cup pineapple chunks, canned in juice 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce, reduced sodium 1/2 onion, red, medium 1/2 bell pepper, red, medium Preparation Brown Rice Prep Time: […]

Deep Sea Deliciousness: A Guide to Edible Seaweed

As another sultry summer shimmies into full swing, why don’t we take a look at a refreshing, versatile, and wonderfully low-calorie/fat-free food that’s sure to add an interesting new dimension to light and healthy eating?

Reduced-Fat Meatloaf

Who among us (carnivores and omnivores, at least)? And with 24 grams of protein per serving and lots of healthy veggies, this recipe will let you feed your craving for this classic American comfort food without sending your good eating habits off the rails. 1-1/2 lbs. extra-lean ground beef, ground turkey breast, or extra-lean ground […]

Shakeology Diet

Here’s the best and quickest way for you to lose weight! Drink Shakeology as a meal replacement once a day. That’s 140 calories compared to 320 calories for a 6″ Subway Oven Roasted Chicken sandwich. Over 30 days, that’s 5,400 calories! And, compared to a McDonald’s Angus Bacon & Cheese sandwich at 790 calories, that’s […]

Carl Daikeler Quote From Facebook

“I have come to the conclusion that Team Beachbody is superior to Beachbody alone when it comes to getting real results. Beachbody is a product and advertising company. I am proud of our products, infomercials and ads, and it’s great to be able to show the country how well our programs work. But Team Beachbody […]

Full Marathon Training

Cecilia helped me train and run my first FULL marathon. She gave me the motivation and support I needed to keep me going on those long runs. She offered advice for nutritional plans and training programs.

Amazing Running Coach

For the past 6 months I have had the privilege to have Coach Cecilia guide me through a marathon training schedule. Coach Cecilia was there every step of the way. She always had answers to my questions, never passing judgment on my mistakes, but offering gentle guidance towards my goal.

Debunking 8 Calorie-Burning Myths

When it comes to losing weight, we all do some pretty wacky things to burn a few extra calories, like “forgetting” to eat before the gym, scarfing down celery by the bunch and jogging half naked in the winter.

Today was Spin for Cross-Training

While I’m training for a marathon I like to do Spin as one of my cross-training. Today I did a 45 minute Spin class that had me working and sweating like never before. I love the challenge of pushing myself to become better. When doing Spin I get my heart rate up and build my […]