Author: mcgadmin

Holiday Survival Tips

Holiday Survival Tips

It’s that time of year, and the holidays are sneaking up on us yet again. With family get together, dinners, parties and the like, one often finds our weight sneaks up on us as well. It’s all too easy to get off track with our diet and exercise routine during the holiday season, but with...

Kick Your Trouble Spots Into Shape

Kick Your Trouble Spots Into Shape

Want to lose your love handles? Have slimmer arms? Have leaner legs? For most, there are areas of our bodies that we wish we could tone and firm up. The mistake people often make is that they workout those specific areas thinking that will melt away the fat. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to spot reduce...

Double Doubles

Double Doubles

You can’t go wrong with this quick and easy high protein, low carb meal. Ingredients: 4 egg whites 2  brown rice cakes (or white cheddar flavor) 1/8 cup low fat shredded mozzarella cheese Salsa Directions: 1.  Sprinkle rice cakes with cheese 2.  Spray pan with Pam Spray and cook egg whites like a “flat omelet”...

Stephanie

Stephanie

This picture would never have been possible without the help/motivation of Cheryl. Not only did she help me lose weight and inches, but she made it fun and never judged. I am so proud to credit my accomplishment to the one I now call my friend Cheryl.

The Importance of Self Care

The Importance of Self Care

Most of us have all heard how important it is to take care of yourself, but how often are we actually doing it? We know it’s important but do we really know how important it is or how to really do it? Self care and managing stress before it manages and damages you is absolutely...

The Importance of Strength Training

The Importance of Strength Training

After 45 years of age, muscle loss averages 10% every decade. The average weight gain for women from 45-55 yrs of age is 12-15 lbs. It’s also estimated that post-menopausal women lose 1-2% of their bone mass every year. The sad thing is, a lot of us just think because we’re getting older there’s no...

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers

You can’t go wrong with these super tasty turkey burgers.                   Time to fire up the grill!  Ingredients:   1lb ground turkey (93% or leaner) 1 cup oats ½ cup cottage cheese 1 tbsp. seasoning – Mrs. Dash, etc ( my favorite is a chipotle seasoning from...

MIND Diet Delivers Hope

MIND Diet Delivers Hope

Did you know, that an alarming eleven percent of adults (about 1 out of 9) aged 65 and older suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Chances are you have a loved one that has it, know of someone that does, or has lost a loved one to this horrible disease. It is the sixth leading cause of...

Set Your Mind to Believe and Achieve

Set Your Mind to Believe and Achieve

Give me a “Y”, give me an “O”, give me a “U”! What does that spell? Y-O-U, for yes, you can do it! What are you going to do? Whatever you set your mind to do, that’s what you can do! Shouldn’t we all be our own best cheerleaders? We’re nice to our friends and...