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Motivation vs Habit For Fat Loss

By Paul

I recently heard a quote that's worth sharing: Motivation is what gets you started, Habit is what keeps you going. This is very true. When you first start an exercise program you are filled with motivation. It's what got you into the gym in the first place. It's what gets you up out of bed and into your workout gear in the... »

19 Awesome Reasons Why You Need To Exercise Today

By Paul

I know it's summer and you have exciting places to go and things to do. But wait! Did you forget about your workout? Again? Lots of people fall off the exercise wagon during summer months due to vacations, taking care of kids home for the summer months, and other warm weather distractions. I get it, I really do, but what about... »

Crunchy Baked Plantain Chips

By Paul

  Avoid eating trigger foods by enjoying wholesome homemade versions of your favorites. When you have the urge for salty, crunchy snack foods make some of these whole food plantain chips. Cut processed and packaged snack foods completely out of your diet and you'll find that whole foods snacks like this more than satisfy your snack cravings. Servings: 6  Here's what you need: 2... »

Cure Your Junk Food Cravings

By Paul

The cure for your junk food craving is simple...If you don't eat junk, you won't crave junk. Decide right here and now that junk food is not worth eating. It makes you gain weight, damages your health, spoils your complexion and causes you to eat far more calories than you need. While the first couple of weeks will be hard, soon you... »

Replace Trigger Foods For Fat Loss

By Paul

Many people who struggle with their weight feel powerless to cravings. Have you ever experienced this? When the urge to eat something bad comes over so strongly that you feel you have no choice but to give in? Then, when it's over, you feel awful that you've eaten all those calories and set yourself up for further weight gain. So you're good... »

Turkey Meatloaf

By Paul

You don't need to be a chef to whip together this delicious, nutritious meal - it's quick and easy. Organic turkey is a great source of protein. Pair this meatloaf with a fresh, green salad for the perfect, fitness-approved meal. Makes: 12 Servings  Here's what you need... 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2... »

You Get Out What You Put Into Your Fat Loss Program

By Paul

Like anything else in life, when it comes to your exercise routine you get out what you put in. Just going through the motions isn't good enough. For real results, push your intensity in each workout. Remind yourself that it's only a small portion of your day, and that you can do it. Dig down deep and give it all you... »

Are You Burning Fat Or Just Time?

By Paul

Have you ever wondered if those minutes you spend in the gym are burning fat or just time? Unfortunately if you are like 80% of gym-goers, time is the primary thing you're burning. I find it shocking that so many well-meaning folks are still exercising with such outdated notions of what constitutes an effective workout. I don't want that to be you. Here... »

Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets

By Paul

  A great way to avoid eating junk food is to enjoy wholesome homemade versions of your favorite processed foods. Fast food chicken nuggets are filled with MSG, sugar, gluten, sodium phosphates and other toxins, but not these healthy homemade nuggets. Enjoy these nuggets guilt-free! Makes: 80 nuggets Here's what you need: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup almond flour 1/4 cup arrowroot starch 1/2 teaspoon... »

Zero Tolerance Policy On Junk Food

By Paul

Watch out, or that junk food will come creeping back into your pantry. Decide here and now to adopt a zero tolerance policy when it comes to junk food in your house. Be vigilant and stay strong when your kids start to whine for their old favorites. Replace the junk with wholesome food such as fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds,... »

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