Are you confused about what protein powder is the right one for you? Ever wonder what makes one protein powder different from the next? You are not alone. Let’s start from the beginning: the ingredients. The different types of protein powders out there are based on the ingredients they are made of. The most common […]

Have you ever heard the old adage that you can’t out train a bad diet? When it comes to fitness, reaching your goals is about 10% the time you spend in the gym and 90% the time you spend in the kitchen. Falling short or completely missing your original goals is as easy as forgetting […]

Has this ever happened to you? You follow a diet, lose a significant amount of weight, end the diet, gain all the weight back and plus some. Now, no matter how hard you try you can’t seem to lose the weight? Or perhaps in your 20’s it seemed so easy to lose weight with just […]

Fall is here and the state fair is rolling into town. Beginning October 8th through October 19, the space we know so well for tailgating will soon be covered with farm animals, games, rides, concerts and all the fried foods we could ever eat. The South Carolina state fair has become notorious for its food […]

Christmas and New Year’s is right around the corner and we know what that means…lots of food and little to no exercise! What comes next? Everyone in the gym on January 2nd exercising like their life depends on it, only to drop off the radar come March. Instead of taking this approach, why not start […]

Set a Goal: Whether you’re trying to lose weight, start a diet, or just eating a little healthier, it’s important to set goals. Set a few short-term goals and one or two long-term goals to work toward. Envision yourself healthier, lighter, and in better shape- research shows this can actually increase your motivation to get […]

So you woke up today and you decided that you want to try and lose some weight. Why not try a “Fad Diet?” They are popular and a lot of people swear by them, so they seem like they would work right? One of the most popular Fad Diets out there today is the Paleo […]

Yields 4 servings (2 cups each) INGREDIENTS: 8 Cups lettuce 2 cups steamed beet wedges, or slices 1/2 -1” thick (see tip) 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 1⁄4 tsp salt
2 plum tomatoes, chopped 
1⁄4 tsp freshly ground pepper 2 T. chopped fresh parsley 2 T. […]

Over the years I have worked with many athletes, particularly runners, who all have the same complaint: fatigue. Now we all know that anemia is a common problem among athletes, especially females. However, what many may not know is that foot trauma may likely be the culprit. This is the case for many runners, cross […]

Learn how to take the guess work out of calculating your energy needs, to accurately fuel your body. How much do I need to eat in order to lose weight, gain muscle or improve my performance? This is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from my clients, friends and family on a […]