Being a busy mom some days I just want a quick workout that I know will get my whole body workin’. I like something that a can do real fast in between dropping kids off at school, meetings, carpools, and then all the other after school activities!! I love this 15 Minute Total Body Tone Up because that’s just what it is! All it takes is 30 minutes out of my day(I add 15 minutes for a shower after haha) I…
The Best Time to Weigh Yourself – Here’s a funny story for you guys: A friend of mine recently took her husband out on a big splurge dinner for his birthday to Cheesecake Factory. Later that night, she noticed one of the first things he did when they got home was go weigh himself. So it made me think, when is the best time to weigh yourself? It seemed a bit odd that he’d choose such an odd time to…
The weather is finally starting to cool off here in Texas and that means my crockpot is my best friend! When it is nice and cold outside who doesn’t love a nice bowl of Chili? I’m usually not big on meat but my hubby and kids love it so here is a healthy clean eating crockpot turkey chili! I like to use turkey as my meat choice because you still get that meatiness but with less fat! Feel free to…
Working out During Pregnancy – Every so often, I get a few first-time expectant mothers asking me if they can workout when they are pregnant. The short answer is YES. Even still, most of them tend to look at me like I’m crazy. In my opinion, Working out During Pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for not only yourself, but for an overall healthy pregnancy too. (of course, always consult with your Dr) Here’s the deal,…
If y’all know me you know that I love fast and easy workouts that still give you amazing results. And like most women, I love me a good Ab workout! So, I put together this simple but intense ab workout. I love these four moves because they target many different muscles and it can be done in as quick as 5 minutes or 20 minutes! I usually like to get my workout in early in the morning because it gives…
Childhood Obesity – September may have been Childhood Obesity Month, but for any parent out there, this is a global epidemic that is gaining traction and should constantly be on your radar. I know it’s on mine, and here is why. According to the Center for Disease and Prevention, obesity has more than doubled in children ages 17 and younger over the past 30 years – meaning that one in every five children in the country is considered obese. Whether…
5 Tips on Rhabdomyolysis Recovery – I always try to keep tabs on current health and fitness news so that I can then pass them on to my clients. Here’s a strange one I came across a few weeks ago – Rhabdomyolysis. Ever heard of it? Neither have I. But it got me thinking about the importance of recovery and rest before, during and after workouts. Here are 5 Tips on Rhabdomyolysis Recovery that we should all know about. This…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Not just for you, but especially for your kiddos! Our family has 3 very active kids so I like to make them a healthy breakfast that can be done in little amount of time and can also be done on a budget! Something as simple as this breakfast egg casserole is packed with protien and yummy flavor that will fuel my children’s body. I notice a big difference when I feed…
Bikini season is over and fall is making it’s way to Texas! Fall is the time when we want to make warm yummy treats, burn those pumpkin spice candles and, snuggle up under a blanket. In the middle of all that, it’s so easy to loose track of all the healthy changes we made over the summer. Well, Im here to tell you that you can have sexy legs in the fall too!! haha Here is a killer at home…
I absolutely love this easy ab workout! You can get a great workout in just a few minutes and will definitely be feeling the burn. I usually spend about 10 minutes with this workout but am covered in sweat by the end of it!! Do this easy ab workout once or twice a week for a month and you will see a big difference in your body! Easy Ab Workout: Do each move for one minute Up-down leg cross…