I was in Pittsburgh over the weekend and Sara was very upset when she called me. Sara turned 40 a few years ago and has been on every cleanse, low-calorie diet, and food fad since I met her. Today was her anniversary and she was panicked. Nothing in the regular section of her closet fit,…
Halloween is upon us and marks the start of what is often a food-centric holiday season. There is often anxiety and stress about how to manage a healthy lifestyle during these more indulgent months. Here are our DOs and DON’Ts of how to enjoy the day without letting it interfere with your goals and or…
Cauliflower is all the craze! What else could you possibly use it for you ask? A new take on eggplant or chicken Parmesan! It’s lower in calorie and won’t leave you disappointed. We promise! Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, stem trimmed and cut vertically into 1″ planks 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oilKosher saltFreshly ground black…
Shannon M. let’s us know “working out was not as hard as she thought it would be!!” We are changing the way fitness is done to get you the results you deserve! We offer: 1. Community: You’re not joining a gym, you’re joining a family. A community of like minded people will give you the…
Braising is a combination-cooking method that uses both wet and dry heats: typically, the food is first seared at a high temperature, then finished in a covered pot at a lower temperature while sitting in some amount of liquid.These chicken thighs cook in a simple herb-infused tomato and wine sauce that will warm you up…
Have you ever had one of those moments where you know a light bulb just went off?I had one of those recently while listening to a lecture from Neal Spruce, the founder of DotFIT. During his lecture, Neal brought up this idea of “lifespan vs healthspan vs playspan”.While familiar with the idea, I had never…
Corn and tomatoes are at their peak in late summer and this recipe is delicious as it is seasonal. There are many variations and you can dress it up numerous ways including adding feta, avocado, cucumber, or red peppers. It also goes great on top of salad greens. I recently enjoyed this salad at a…
A popular idea in fitness is that dieting slows your metabolism because of something called “starvation mode”. The good news is that starvation mode does not exist. However, the bad news is that dieting (dropping your calorie intake to lose weight) does slow your metabolism, and understanding the actual reason why this happens is crucial…
Ever wonder, “Is there any such thing as fat loss in a pill?” If you spend any time reading fitness magazines, online, or watching TV the answer may appear to be “yes.” After all I can go onto Hydroxycut’s website right now and see that the ingredients in this product are “scientifically researched” to…
