Who doesn’t love a good chicken tender??? Although they are a good source of protein, they come with extra calories because they are fried in oil. Not so good for your waistline. If you are open to a healthier alternative, keep reading. What you’ll need: small bowl fork dinner plate 1-2 lbs of boneless, skinlessContinue reading “Grilled Chicken Tenders”
Author Archives: Journey Fitness
Pumpkin Pie Super Shake
With the arrival of the fall weather, pumpkin flavored everything is now available. There was a time when I liked pumpkin spice lattes, until I learned more about nutrition… and that they could be 700 calories. On top of that, I noticed that when I had them, I would get an upset stomach. So nowContinue reading “Pumpkin Pie Super Shake”
No Effort Is Too Small
We often get in a mindset that if we can’t do it perfectly, then why do it at all? Nothing could be further from the truth. Pretty much doing ANYTHING is better than nothing when it comes to getting more fit, losing fat, getting stronger, etc. Let’s use the example of my lunch time walkContinue reading “No Effort Is Too Small”
Deadlifts…. Everyone can do them.
When people hear the name “deadlift”, they have one of two reactions: you either get excited like me, or you are intimidated because you think it means that you are going to do this: Eddie Hall is a beast, Eddie also has trouble putting on his own shoes. I watched a documentary on him. HisContinue reading “Deadlifts…. Everyone can do them.”
Got Time for Breakfast???
The answer is, you do. Everyone can find 10 more minutes. I often hear from clients that it’s hard to make a balanced breakfast in the morning. I just wanted to prove that it doesn’t take much time, and can taste really good too! Here is one of my go to meals in the morning.Continue reading “Got Time for Breakfast???”
Holiday Eating
With Christmas and other holidays gearing up, you may be traveling or attending several holiday parties. One thing I want you to know, it’s ok if you decide you’re going to take a little break from your normal eating habits and enjoy yourself a little. However, here are my tips for not completely derailingContinue reading “Holiday Eating”
Interval Training
A recent study was published that is now making its way around the news lately, and I thought I would touch on that. Here’s what you need to know: The study had 4 groups: Vigorous Resistance Training (RT) only High Intensity Interval Training only (HIIT) Combined light RT and moderate cardio Control group (that didContinue reading “Interval Training”
All or Nothing
Does this situation ever sound familiar: “It’s Monday, I don’t have any meals planned, the fridge is empty, I guess I’ll just eat out and I’ll start over next week.” In my experience, I have noticed that many people are all or nothing when it comes to their nutrition habits. What I hope to teachContinue reading “All or Nothing”
5 Years in Business!
First of all, I can’t believe how much time flies as I’ve entered my 30s. It really does not feel like it’s been 5 years. Second, I am so thankful that my clients all liked me enough to keep paying me. When I first walked away from a full schedule of clients at a commercialContinue reading “5 Years in Business!”
Meal Prep
Life often gets hectic and making healthy decisions gets thrown out the window. The biggest problem I hear is time. It takes less time to go out to eat than it does to go to the grocery store and cook something usually, but your waistline will stay thinner and your wallet fatter if you cookContinue reading “Meal Prep”
