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Deprived? Puh-lease!

Posted by on Jul 30, 2012 in Nutrition, Twinkie | Comments Off on Deprived? Puh-lease!

I always think it’s funny when people think that I’m “deprived” when I tell them that I’ve completely ditched soda and sugary sweets. I just don’t understand how my taste buds could possibly be deprived when I’m eating such delicious food (see below)! Feel free to follow us, however you...

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Raspberry Lemonade

Posted by on Jul 26, 2012 in Beverages, Recipes | Comments Off on Raspberry Lemonade

Raspberry Lemonade made the way it was supposed to be: with real fruit. Ingredients:  8 cups cold Water 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Lemon Juice 2 cups fresh Raspberries 3 drops Liquid Stevia (or more – “to taste”) Instructions: Step 1) Blend the fresh raspberries (I used some of the 8 cups of water, which helped blend the raspberries). Step 2) Combine the water, lemon juice, blended raspberries, and drops of stevia (add more if needed). Notes:  I’ve been looking...

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How To Choose A Healthy Nut Butter

Posted by on Jul 23, 2012 in Nutrition | Comments Off on How To Choose A Healthy Nut Butter

There are so many different kinds of nut butters to choose from! So, which one should you choose? You need to look deeper than an “All Natural” label, as you’ll see here in this short video clip I made at the grocery store:  There is a big difference in nutritional quality between the Stir and No-Stir peanut butter! Feel free to follow us, however you...

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Cause of Most Chronic Diseases

Posted by on Jul 19, 2012 in Skinny Tips & Quotes | Comments Off on Cause of Most Chronic Diseases

“Today, more than 95% of all chronic disease is caused by food choice, toxic food ingredients, nutritional deficiencies and lack of physical exercise.”  ~Mike Adams We only have one body, we might as well take good care of it. I suggest learning how to read food labels so you can avoid toxic ingredients, and learn how to cook food at home. In addition to providing your body with the nutrients it needs, start an exercise program and stick to...

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Confessions Of A {Pregnant} Certified Personal Trainer

Posted by on Jul 16, 2012 in Pregnancy, Twinkie | 5 comments

I am 28 weeks (7 months) pregnant now, and I’m officially in the third trimester! Since beginning my journey to becoming a first time momma, I thought I would share some of my “confessions” with you… Confessions of a {Pregnant} Certified Personal Trainer 1. Before I became pregnant, I would always wonder why women didn’t exercise during their pregnancy. It’s an important time in life and exercise is still needed! Well, since becoming pregnant, I finally get it. During pregnancy,...

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