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If you’re like most Americans you probably skip breakfast and curb your hunger with a big cup – or pot – of coffee, and you likely don’t eat your first meal until lunchtime. You might get a few sips of water in here, or you’ll suck down a diet soda thinking you’re saving yourself calories and being healthy about your choice of beverage.
Here are some excellent tips to help…
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I was on a cooking and baking binge last night where I made dinner followed by dessert – Chicken Scampi and protein cookies! Both are low calorie, low carb, low fat, and high protein – and guess what? They taste DELICIOUS!
Chicken Scampi
Here’s what you’ll need:
1.25lbs chicken (I got boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders)
¼ cup white cooking wine
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp parmesan…
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My style of training has changed since I began attending classes for a six-month program at National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) to become an advanced certified personal trainer, and I’ve been seeing some great results. (Keep in mind my diet is pretty clean – I have a cheat meal once or twice a week). I want to share with you an example of a workout that I’ve done recently and really enjoyed.…
This article is dedicated to “those” people. I am one of “those” people. I’m the person who orders dressing on the side. I don’t drink soda, my fridge is full of produce, and I haven’t eaten a King size candy bar in….well, ever. I’m the person who’s conscious of what I eat and try to make good healthy decisions… most of the time. If you are like me, one of…
Following a low-carb diet can be hard, and at times leave you feeling deprived of some of your favorite comfort foods. I have always had a sweet tooth, so for me, finding lower carbohydrate/sugar alternatives to my favorite baked goods has been a down-right mission! After carousing a few Paleo-friendly cooking websites, I started to notice that many of the baking recipes shared a common ingredient: coconut flour. I had…
Measuring your food portions using your hand (yes, the body part that is attached to your arm) is convenient, easy, and free!
There have been numerous times I am without my trusty measuring cup so I turn to my hand – left or right, doesn’t matter (but usually my left) – to figure out my portions, and it hasn’t failed me yet!
So, here’s how it “measures” up:
1 teaspoon…
If you’re looking to make some changes to your poor eating habits, but are unsure with where you should start or even what you should be eating, I’ve provided a “grocery list” for you.
Before you even enter a grocery store, know that sticking to the outside perimeter of the store contains most of the healthier, non-processed, clean-eating foods. The only types of food I get that take me into…
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Don’t you hate it when you eat breakfast and two hours later you’re stomach is rumbling? I’ve found the best way to stay satisfied through the morning is to include both fiber-rich whole grains and lean protein to my breakfast. When egg whites and wheat toast start to bore me, I gravitate towards oatmeal. While I sometimes add peanut butter/nuts to my oatmeal, until recently I couldn’t think of another…
Like a good parent should, my Mom always told me to eat my vegetables. I never disliked vegetables, and now as an adult I have learned to appreciate a wide variety and love learning new ways to prepare them. Living in Hawaii, I have a new found appreciation for Farmer’s markets and eating locally. If you are eating more than one serving of vegetables daily, you are one-step ahead of…
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Aloha tweakfit.com followers. I am checking in to update you with my gluten-free, dairy-free personal challenge. I am actually currently finished my journey, it just took a little while for me to update my blog. Although I did have some slip-ups, I am willing to forgive myself for being human and a whole new-found sympathy goes out to the food allergy sufferers out there, because this journey was not easy…
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Sunday is Mother’s Day, and also happens to be one of the busiest restaurant days of the year. This year, instead of calorie-laden pancakes and pastries, treat the special mothers in your life to a home-cooked breakfast made with love and warm your mother’s heart with these heart-healthy dishes.
Spinach & Sun-dried Tomato Frittata:
The frittata is similar to an omelet, but is more filling and dense, like a quiche.…
Hello tweakfit.com followers. For those of you who read my previous article, you know that I have begun a thirty day personal challenge to go gluten and dairy free. I am well into week two, but wanted to recap for you all how my journey went throughout my first seven days of changing my diet.
Slip-ups:
I jumped into this challenge head-first I knew it would be difficult at…
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Designer supplements have their place in the supplements market, but did you know that you can get pretty much the same supplements of equal quality at a cheaper price if you build your own? Lately I’ve fallen in love with TrueNutrition.com because it lets me do just that.
Forewarning: I’m totally going to nerd out on supplements on this one.
A Glimpse of My Recent Order from TrueNutrition:
Pre-workout Staples
Creapure®…
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Millions of Americans are affected by food allergies and intolerances. While I feel lucky to not have many digestive issues, I know that the food we eat affects other parts of our well-being like mood, energy levels, and our appearance. While I learned about food allergies in college, and as a nutrition consultant helped clients handle their food allergies and autoimmune disorders like celiac disease, I was surprised when I revisited…
Let’s face it, going out to eat can get expensive, especially if you’re like me & live in Hawaii! It doesn’t really matter which part of the country you live in, we all share one dining similarity in common…cheap and easy fast food restaurants. If it seems like there is one on every corner, it’s probably because there actually is one on every corner. Even if you never stepped…
A recent study published in The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, proves once again, how important it is to read food labels and be an educated consumer when it comes to the food we eat. The study analyzed the diets of over 1,000 college students and gathered information regarding the frequency the students either read or did not read nutrition labels. The data revealed that those who…
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Confused as to what to eat after your workout? Simply put: carbs and protein.
You should try your best to make sure you’re getting this meal in immediately after your workout. The maximum length of time I’d go is an hour, but ideally within 30 minutes of completing a workout. Personally, I eat this meal as I’m leaving the gym, but then again, I always have food with me. Can’t…
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Ever since I discovered how eating healthy and exercising can produce feel-good results and really boost my confidence and self-esteem, I’m mindful of what I put in my body, especially when I’m trying to lean out for a particular event or occasion.
I’ll admit it, eating healthy can sometimes be a drag, especially if you know what “unhealthy” tastes like. But, eating healthy can be just as yummy and interesting!…
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A lot of you probably already know that losing just fat is hard, and gaining just muscle is even harder.
There was a point in my life when I was overweight. At that weight, I was still able to play basketball and run many miles without any issues. I knew I was strong and athletic, but I was still fat nonetheless. So one day I decided to lose fat by…
