Environment-Friendly Eating Tips

Photo source: Wikimedia.org Are you sick of all the chemicals they load your food with? Do you want to eat clean food? Have you made up your mind to start eating environment-friendly? It is a tough and long process, which requires lots of research, preparation and perseverance. There are loads of things to consider in order to become more ...

#FitnessFriday – Running

In this week's edition of #FitnessFriday I did a lot of running on the treadmill.  I did speed intervals along with incline intervals to UP my heart rate and let me just say that did not disappoint.  Due to changing schedules I am unable to get out to Sanders Optimum Fitness Boot Camp in the morning to workout with my fitness fam and I am ...

In The Gym with Lena

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.).  Hi, my name is Lena and I am a former couch potato who is now a Spinning® and TRX® instructor and a fitness enthusiast. [Tweet "We are In The Gym w/ former couch potato @LeanLena as she shares her love of #fitness."] FFFC:  What is the ...

Featured Fitale Karissa

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. K:  Hi, I’m Karissa. I’m 30 and was born and raised in San Diego County where I still live. I’ve been married to my high school boyfriend for ten years and we have an 8 year old daughter Isabella. [Tweet "Read about Karissa and her stroke recovery at the age of 25. #healthyliving ...

Stay Active with the ActivMotion Bar

There's a new bar in town and I am not talking about the place where you go and chill out with Norm from Cheers.  The ActivMotion Bar is a revolution of the standard body bar and is taking exercise to the next level. Disclaimer:  I received compensation and a complimentary ActivMotion Bar and workout DVDs to use and review via affiliat...

In the Gym with Kiki of EM2WL

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. K:  Hey everyone, I'm Kiki!  I'm a rambling, baking, homeschooling mom, (non-apologetic) chocoholic, and wife to my high-school sweetheart :). I'm also a personal trainer, owner, and co-founder of Eat More 2 Weigh Less (EM2WL). [Tweet "Meet Kiki the co-founder of Eat More 2 Weigh Less. ...

Featured Fitale Stephanie Maguire

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.).  SM:  My name is Stephanie Maguire. I am a 26 year old fit mom to a bubbly six year old boy. I have been in the fitness lifestyle since my teens and took it all the way to college where I graduated with a BS in Exercise Science. My hobbies ...

In The Gym with Jasmine Cabrera

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hey there!  My name is Jasmine Cabrera and I’m a NASM certified personal trainer, entrepreneur, and trying to be budding nutrition writer (if I could ever sit still long enough to actually finish something).  I hail from good ol’ Virginia, but currently am residing in St.Kitts in the ...

Featured Fitale Heather Williams

[Tweet "It's Transformation Tuesday with Heather Williams.  #weightloss @naturallyme35"] FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). HW:  My name is Heather Williams and I am Case Manager by day and  part time Lifestyle Blogger and Fitness Coach.  I am a wife and mother of three ...

EWG Food Scores App Scores Big!

I am so excited about this new healthy food app I just learned about on The Chalkboard Blog.  It is called the Eat Well Guide (EWG) Food Scores app.  This is a food shopping app that takes grocery shopping to the next level especially if you are looking to avoid certain chemicals and additives common in our foods today. [Tweet "EWG Food ...

What I Thought About Barre

While out on break for Christmas I thought it would be good to change up my workout routine and do something a little different than what I normally do so I tried barre. I typically either run outdoors with my running boo's or am in boot camp OR working out with my personal trainer Heather.  This time around I wanted to switch it up and ...

How To Burn More Fat Before, During and After Your Workout

Losing weight is great. Burning fat is even better. The number on the scale gives you a great idea of what is happening in your body, but how do you know whether you have lost more fat than muscle? Everything you do during your workout has some effect on whether you burn fat, muscle, or both. Your ultimate goal is to maximize fat loss, while ...

Ultimate Tips to Resolve Your Resolutions in 2015

Disclaimer:  This post was sponsored by Progresso™ through their partnership POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about Progresso™, all opinions are my own. Happy New Year everyone.  Can you believe it is 2015 already?  If you are like me you are extremely excited about the opportunities the future holds.  ...

Post-Holiday Detox

If you indulged a little too much this holiday season follow these strategies to detox. The holidays are a time for self-indulgence; we eat big meals, buy gifts for ourselves as a treat and for others to show that we care.  A major downside of the holidays though is the copious amount of high-calorie food and drinks. Holiday food is typically ...

5 Tips for Healthy Meals for a Busy Lifestyle

Who is looking for at least 5 tips for healthy meals for a busy lifestyle?  While life may not get any less busy, you can at least be prepared and make sure you still consume healthy meals. We have all been the victim of being unprepared when it comes to food and hunger.  Among a day of work, running errands, working out, and the numerous ...

#FitnessFriday – Christmas

I hope everyone had an awesome holiday season and Christmas day.  I know our family had a load of FUN from playing Heads Up, the card game SPOONS to opening up presents around 7:30 am Christmas morning.  We had a lot of laughter and great memories and that is what holidays are all about.  While this week was very busy (I worked Christmas ...

#FitnessFriday – Step It Up

Boy it feels great to workout on your own time and your own schedule.  I can't tell you this is a welcomed relief.  Now don't get me wrong - I am not working out less, I'm just determining my own workouts and when they are going to happen.  I am still dedicated to moving at least 5 days a week and so far that has been working out really ...

Puritan’s Pride Mocktail Smoothies

Disclaimer:  This post is sponsored by Puritan’s Pride®; opinions expressed are my own. [Tweet "Join us and take part in the #MocktailSmoothie fun. #sweatpink #puritanspride @puritanspride"] In the month of November we incorporated SUPERFOODS in our smoothies.  Well this month we are in celebration mode which means parties, holiday ...

How To Lose Weight Without Exercise

If you aren't able to exercise due to injury or some other reason here's how to lose weight without exercise. Can women lose weight without exercise? This is a question that many women seem to have especially after the summer vacation. Summer is the time many women seem to gain weight, but with their busy schedules, working out is almost ...

Give Icebreaker Merino During the Holidays

Disclosure:  I was provided complimentary Icebreaker® Merino workout apparel in exchange for an honest product review and blog post.  As always, all opinions are my own. It’s gift giving season and I don’t know about you but I am really excited this year!  I get to shop for all of my loved ones from the comfort of my own home.  YAY!  ...