Measure your Evolution
I’m not a huge fan of powering through any movement for any reason. You’ll hear trainers scream ‘Five more! C’mon! Push!’ Know what that does? Causes a client to potentially use their back to lift instead of their legs… to push OUT their belly instead of pulling it up… to land the wrong way on an ankle or a knee. Nope. Not a fan. The … Continue reading Measure your Evolution
Shahada’s Lentil Burgers
Shahada believes in enjoying as many different flavors as possible! And she doesn’t like to restrict herself when it comes to good (and good for you) food. “People think that I eat like a bird, when the truth is that I eat like a linebacker. My secret is the kind of food that I eat. When you stop eating processed food, you stop counting calories.” … Continue reading Shahada’s Lentil Burgers
The Myth of Willpower
The notion of ‘willpower’ can be such a trigger, because it’s deeply rooted in the way we view and connect to our personal decisions. The very idea is potentially damaging because it aligns our degree of willpower with our degree of worthiness. This is especially true in the world of health and wellness. Many have tried to counter the subtle (or not so subtle) practice … Continue reading The Myth of Willpower
Apple Honey for the Win!
This delicious concoction is criminally easy to make, and you can store what you don’t use in airtight containers for later use. Cored Apples, skin on (The sweeter the apple, the sweeter the syrup) Lemon Pectin (thickener) Boil apples until soft, then puree. Separate pulp from the juice by straining through a cheesecloth. Add juice and lemon (to taste) to a saucepan; bring to a … Continue reading Apple Honey for the Win!
Super Green Soup
1 bunch of Broccoli (chopped) 1 large bunch of Spinach 6 small Red Potatoes (diced, skin on) 1 Leek (sliced. Keep the top) 1/2 clove of fresh Garlic (sliced) 1 Avocado (peeled and diced) 1 tsp. Grapeseed Oil 1 tsp. cracked Sea Salt 1 tsp. cracked Pepper 7 cups of water Add top of leek and 6 cups of water to a large pot. Turn … Continue reading Super Green Soup
Serryn Tracey’s Mean Chili
Personal Trainer Serryn Tracey isn’t one to hold back when it comes to much of anything. That’s true for both fitness and for food. Anyone who trains with her can attest to her philosophy of just diving in and going for it. Anyone who eats with her know’s she’s not a three-leaf salad and lemon water type… she’s all about eating and enjoying every bite! … Continue reading Serryn Tracey’s Mean Chili
Always in Season
We are huge fans of eating seasonally. That way you can be sure to get fruits and vegetables when they’ve ripened to their highest nutritional potential. But there are some things that you can enjoy year round, and it’s always a great idea to incorporate them into your daily eating habits for optimum nourishment. Amaranth (Chinese Spinach): You can make the leaves like you would … Continue reading Always in Season
