7 Useful Sleep Tips…
I have NEVER been a good sleeper. And it absolutely does take a toll on my workouts. So, when I came across this article, I had to share!
If you toss and turn all night, wake up groggy, and aren’t getting the results you want in the weight room, then make some positive changes at home. Get to bed! Read more
Stuffed peppers seems to be a recipe that tends to get passed down from generation to generation. If you’re an odd ball like me, no one in your family ever made the dish and you need a simple starter recipe. Here’s a mouth-watering stuffed pepper recipe that contains absolutely zero animal products and will leave you full and satisfied! It takes a little bit longer than most of the recipes I share with you, but trust me when I say it is worth it!! Read more
Want “Fab Abs”? Here are some basic moves that will get your core burning! Grab a dumbbell and get going! 😉
Part One: Total Core
3 sets of 15
Crunches
Heels to heaven
Toe touches
Part Two: Crunches
3 sets of 15
Crunches to right
Crunches to left
Crunches to center
Part Three: Lower Abs and Obliques
3 sets of 15
Russian Twists
Reverse crunches
Flutter kicks
Part Four: Back
3 sets of 10
Superman – arms raised straight up
Superman – arms to the back
Stretch
Does anyone have a case of the “Mondays”? Want a quick and easy way to liven up the dinner table this Meatless Monday? You’re in for a treat! I’m officially sharing with you my signature Chick’nless Parmesan dish, my absolute favorite of my cruelty free recipes and my personal “go-to” when I need something quick, easy and delicious to prepare for dinner guests. If you’re looking for a healthy dish free of animal products that tastes like the “real” thing, this one’s for you. Read more
There must be something in the air because lately, everywhere I go I’m hearing women discussing the topic of shaping up their derrieres! Some have approached me to inquire about what they should be doing, why they just can’t get that thing lifted, what are my favorite glute exercises, etc. Frankly, I can’t think of a better topic to discuss! The idea of a firm, lifted, tight butt seems to be the object of every woman’s desires and I’m no exception! To answer these questions, I think we need to take a trip back in time to high school anatomy class and get back to basics. Read more
Now here’s some booty work that will definitely have you walking funny the next day! Enjoy! 🙂
10 Jump Squats
20 Jump Lunges (10 per leg)
30 Side Lunges (15 per leg)
40 Deadlifts
50 Fire Hydrants (25 per leg)
60 Single Leg Bridges (30 per leg)
70 Inner Thigh Leg Lifts (35 per leg)
80 Outer Thigh Leg Lifts (40 per leg)
90 Donkey Kicks (45 per leg)
100 Donkey Leg Raises (50 per leg)
**REPEAT!**
*Note: if you find your hips shifting to one side or the other in your single leg bridges, do them with both legs down until you strengthen those muscles. You’ll get a better workout when you don’t compromise your form for difficulty.
Feel free to contact me with questions!
I’ve had multiple requests for demonstrations of the workouts that I post. Well, ask and ye shall receive! Now with YouTube.com/healthyfitfabguide, I will be able to easily share these with you! I’m pretty pumped about this, guys! Yayy!!
So, here’s the dilemma… Sunday I leave for Siesta Key for a family wedding and get this – my resort doesn’t have a gym! (*Ahhh panicking!*) Determined, I set out to invent a workout that I could do right in my room, on the balcony, or on the beach. The workout you’re about to read is intense. It can be done with or without dumbbells, and you can also use a resistance band. And if you’re wondering if I’m actually going to go through the hassle of packing dumbbells or a resistance band in my suitcase, the answer is yes. Yes, I most certainly am. Anyway, here is what I came up with:
We’ve heard of Portobello mushroom burgers, and we’ve heard of Eggplant Parmesan… but have you ever heard of Portobello Parmesan? Furthermore, what about putting in on a burger? This is where experimentation lands you. After scouring my pantry and refrigerator one night and only finding a hodgepodge of ingredients, I knew I would have to get creative. This deliciously light recipe is perfect for Summer. You can make the Portobello Parmesan alone, or stick it on a burger and pair it with fries like I did. Read on for the recipe. Read more
In honor of “Transformation Tuesday”, I elected to examine the fitness progress I’ve made just within the past year. I was anticipating the visual comparison since I haven’t lost any weight and my problem areas still bother me. However, I knew I had been doing some things differently to prevail over my plateau so my curiosity was peaked. The fact of the matter is that I’ve always been very fit. Fitness has always been a top priority and if you asked anyone this time last year, I’m sure they would’ve considered me a “fit” girl. I worked out almost every day and was in good shape. (Especially considering I sit at a desk for a living) Boy, am I glad I didn’t settle for mediocrity. Just in the past year, my thighs and buns have tightened up significantly, my abs are more defined, I have increased strength and endurance, and overall everything is more lifted and firm. The most exciting part is knowing I will be in even better shape next year! Here is my advice if you are struggling with a fitness plateau: Read more
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