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The 3 Struggles of Women and Working Out
Photography by Christian Silva View Original Article The 3 Struggles of Women and Working Out As a man, you might be wondering, “Who is this guy, and why does he think he understands what women need?” It’s a valid point. However, I’ve worked with hundreds of women over my years as a Personal Trainer. I also have a mother, a
MYTH BUSTED: POTATOES ARE GOOD FOR YOU
BRACE YOURSELF— WE’RE ABOUT TO TURN YOUR WORLD UPSIDE DOWN. If you’re like many people, you probably believe that carbohydrates are inherently bad for you, and if you follow diets, you most likely avoid them like the plague. We have been, essentially, programmed to believe that starchy foods cause us to gain weight. To this, we say: Not necessarily the
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: STEAMED COD WITH SCALLIONS AND GINGER
In the midst of a busy week, it can be tough to find healthy recipes that save time AND taste good. In between your workouts, driving the kids to practice, and countless other tasks, dinner plans can fall to the wayside before you even realize it; and you inevitably end up hastily ordering takeout to satisfy the hunger in a
TIPS TO BUST YOUR BAD MOOD
We’ve all had those days: we wake up, metaphorically, on the wrong side of the bed, and we just can’t seem to shake that mood for the rest of the day. Kicking a bad mood can seem next to impossible— especially with daily stress and a to-do list as long as the interstate— but with these tips to improve your
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: CHICKEN, TOMATO, AND SPINACH PASTA
Sometimes the carb cravings hit— hard. When it does happen, the best way to solve it is by finding a recipe that incorporates lots of other good things, too. Take this tomato, spinach, and chicken pasta, for instance. It’s got veggies that provide iron and protein, olive oil that provides healthy fats, chicken that supplies protein to help those muscles
WHY FALL IS THE PERFECT SEASON TO KICKSTART YOUR FITNESS
We love the fall season, and while it might not technically be here just yet, we consider the start of September to be “fall enough”. Pumpkin spice lattes are definitely a huge benefit, but we can think of plenty of other reasons to love fall (and yes, they center around another one of our favorite things— fitness!) CHILLIER WEATHER The
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: ACORN SQUASH SOUP
Whether you want to accept it or not, fall is just around the corner. With fall comes the seasonal favorites we love so much. Pumpkin spice lattes aside, winter squash is quickly becoming readily available at the local grocery store and farmer’s market, and we’re not complaining— it’s hearty, filling, delicious, and oh-so-versatile. As the days get chillier, you might
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: HEALTHY PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE
It’s September. For those of us who can’t wait for fall, pumpkin-flavored everything is officially now acceptable to consume all of the time. A fan favorite for pumpkin lovers is the ever-famous Pumpkin Spice Latte, brewed up by so many commercial coffee chains throughout the country. Good news: Now you don’t have to drop $5 every time you want to
BACK TO SCHOOL: LUNCHBOX TIPS
Back to school season is here, in case you couldn’t tell by the buckets and bins full of pens, White-Out, Post-Its, markers, and other school supplies lining the aisles of your local superstores. If you’ve got kids, they probably aren’t looking forward to it— although you probably can’t wait to get them on the bus on that first day. If you’re
