To loose fat, you need to be in a caloric deficit over a long period of time. However, our bodies are engineered to...
Nutrition Articles
Protein: How Much and Why?
Whether you're an omnivore or strictly plant-based with your food choices, you need protein. And maybe more than...
Tuna & Broccoli Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
Scroll down to see this recipe from the Busy But Thriving eCookbook. Enjoy!Come hang out with us in one (or both) of...
Foods That Fight Stress
If you’ve been feeling more stressed out than usual lately, it’s important to know which foods are best to choose to...
11 Ways to Practice Mindfulness Without Meditating
While meditation may be the most effective way to achieve mindfulness, there are other options you can try. Maybe you...
15 Ways to Fall Asleep Faster
How long does it take you to fall asleep? The average time is about 10 to 20 minutes. If you fall asleep much faster,...
6 Steps To A Healthier Life
Exercise at least twice a week. Resistance training is critical for us as we get older to prevent...
How Much Water Should We Drink Each Day?
Fun facts about water… It is 45-75% of our body weight. Muscle weight 75% water. Fat weight is 10% water. So leaner...
How to Start Lifting
A very frequent question from members in my Facebook groups... "What is the best way to start lifting?" First,...
Flexible Dieting: The Best and LAST Food Program You’ll Ever Need!
In 2009, I wasn’t thriving. My health had been in decline for a few years. Forget about size and appearance for a...
5 Rules for Faith in Fitness
I recently read It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way, by Lysa Terkeurst. (Amazing book and I highly recommend you check it...
How to Change Your Program When You’re Sick
The average adult will pick up a cold or flu bug a couple times a year. If you’re a lifter who eats enough protein,...
