Originally posted in July 2016, updated with more awesomeness in May 2020. Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail   Here are some of the things I’ve learned over the years that have helped me when time and energy resources are low.   TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TIME YOU HAVE   Perhaps you are exhausted and […]

  Put on your big girl panties because here comes a mipstick-gets-real moment. Stop whining about how much time, effort or cost it takes to eat well and just decide if you want it or not. If you do want it, keep reading. If you don’t, keep reading. Other than your desire and dedication to […]

  You eat well and exercise regularly, yet you still have belly fat. Here’s why. I call it the roll that has no right to be there. Yes I’m victim to it too. Even as a natural fitness competitor and nutrition expert, I sometimes find myself feeling a little fluffy and not comfortable with the […]

Allergies keeping you overweight, unfit & miserable? You eat well, you workout regularly, yet every spring your allergies seem to slow you down and sabotage it all! Relentless histamine reactions wreak havoc on our bodies, zap our energy, slow metabolism, and inhibit our fitness & wellness gains. Many individuals resort to medications that bring temporary […]

Caffeine is sometimes called “the world’s most popular drug”. It’s actually a naturally occurring chemical compound found in over 60 types of plants, including coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa beans, guarana and kola nuts. It’s one of the most commonly used ergogenic aids (something intended to enhance physical performance, stamina, or recovery) in the world, […]

That shrimp is so sexy! Okay, that’s weird… but shrimp just might improve both your stress levels and your sexual vitality!  It’s a rich source of iodine, a nutrient crucial to optimal thyroid function. It’s high in choline, a micronutrient related to folate and members of the B vitamin complex that plays several significant roles in […]

Gluten! This is one word that is sure to get a response, be it positive or negative, due to its prevalence over recent years. The topic of gluten, and all of its subsidiaries (Gluten Free/GF, Gluten Sensitivity), is a hot issue that everyone has an opinion about. With all the conflicting information out there, how […]

  Today is great and I feel amazing! I’m energized. I feel inspired, elevated, fulfilled, and a whole bunch of other warm-fuzzies! WHY? Because I just got home from a training session with my coach, and with my friend and workout buddy. This always leaves me feeling so content and grateful, that today it inspired […]

As published in Impact Magazine, March/April 2016         Runners are prone to depleted energy glycogen stores, blood sugar instability, increased inflammation, and reduced immunity, especially during heavy training phases.   Restoring diminished fuel sources immediately upon waking with a balanced, whole foods breakfast helps reduce disease-causing inflammation and foster improved immunity – […]

Green tea extracts are promoted for both weight loss and sports performance. But, do they actually work? And more importantly, are they safe? You may have heard about some serious side effects, and even deaths attributed to the use of green tea supplements.We still see green tea supplements on the shelves, so what’s the story? […]