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Eggnog Blizzard

Ingredients 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp of nutmeg Dash of vanilla extract 2 to 4 tbsp of water 4-8 ice cubes 1 ripe medium sized banana (optional) 2-4 tbsp of unsweetened almond milk Directions: 1.)    Add water, protein powder, banana, cinnamon, nutmeg and ice cubes in a blender. 2.)    Mix, serve and drink. Top with some ground nutmeg if you would like. Nutrition Facts: Serving size: 1 Shake Carbohydrates: ... Read More »

Self Massage (Video)

Self massage can help… Increase range of motion Increase tissue quality Reduce pain Decrease activity of tight or overly toned muscle or neuro-myofascial tissue in the body Increase elasticity of muscle, tendons, fascia, ligaments and joint structures Increase performance Maintain normal functional muscular length Increases oxygen and blood flow to skin and muscles The videos below give you quick and simple self massage routines to follow at any time. I only recorded one side of the ... Read More »

Mocha Frappucino

Ingredients:  1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder 1-2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup of black organic coffee 4 tbsp of raw or organic milk if you can handle lactose. If not just use water. Banana (Optional) 3-5 ice cubes Note: If you have chocolate protein powder you can choose whether you want the extra cocoa powder or not to make it double chocolate. Directions: Put all liquids into the blender. Add in all dry ... Read More »

Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain oats 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 whole egg 1/2 cup of blueberries Extra virgin coconut oil as needed 4 tbsp of water Directions: Add the 1/2 cup of plain oats, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and 4 tbsp of water into a large bowl. Stir until the consistency of muffin batter or a little thicker Use a spray on muffin pan to keep them from sticking to it ... Read More »

Total Body Warm Up Routine

Below you are receiving a complete total body dynamic warm up that can be used for resistance training. I included videos to demonstrate the exercises, and at the end of the post listed them out “on paper” so you can take the sheet to the gym with you. WHAT ARE SOME THINGS  A WARM-UP CAN DO? Improve tissue quality Increase elasticity and mobility of the major muscle groups, tendons, ligaments and joint structures. This also ... Read More »

Herbs and Supplements for Fat Loss, Inflammation, Stress, Appetite Suppression and More

I rarely venture outside of good quality protein powders, omega 3’s, and vitamin D supplementation. Saying this there does come come a time and place where they can be very beneficial, especially on a fat loss plan. In order to take supplements there should be prerequisites a majority of the time. If you are just starting an exercise or nutrition program it does not give you a reason to start wolfing down poor supplement choices ... Read More »

Chicken Rice Soup

Ingredients: 2 quarts chicken stock 4 carrots, chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 3 medium sized boneless, skinless,chicken breasts cut into pieces 1 tbsp of extra virgin coconut oil 1/2 cup brown rice uncooked measure (Optional) Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Salt and pepper the chicken chicken breast. Bake it in the oven at 330 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or so that it stays very tender. Heat broth in a large ... Read More »

The Muscle Tone Myth: High Reps Don’t “Tone”

“High Reps don’t “cut up”, “sculpt”, “tone”, “shred”, or “define” a muscle, Yoga and Pilates cannot physically elongate you, and Santa isn’t real. Well, maybe the third statement is correct. Most people, especially females still believe in the fact that high reps will help them lose fat and “tone” up, and low reps with heavy weight will “bulk” them up. I have said this many times before, but I’m going to approach this in a ... Read More »

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