Last weekend On Saturday July 5, I was ready to quit life. OK I'm being dramatic but I was ready to give up on everything in my life that I have been believing for and investing in. It wasn't just the fitness competition but EVERYTHING else. If you're interested in spirituality and such, then you ... read more >
I'm over the rules. The rules don't seem to be working yet we seem to be reluctant to break them. As a nation, we've heard all of these rules don't eat bananas after 5 p.m. or better yet EVER, only workout every other day, eat sugar free, gluten free, and taste free food but we're ... read more >
I wish I could be one of those fitness professionals who tell you that she can eat plain old tilapia, chicken breast, broccoli, and asparagus at every meal. Who needs their food to taste good? Food is fuel!Not me and Not TodayI like food that is tasty and is still flavorful and good for you. ... read more >
I admit this is an embarrassing post to write. In the world of physique training we are inundated with endless pictures of six packs, pectorals, and biceps (some I am there for every single day...Ahem Simeon Panda) We have people posting inspirational quotes and pictures of plain brown rice and dry chicken breasts all in ... read more >
Last week while doing my Treadmill Intervals I had an epiphany It does NOT matter. By IT I mean my weight and physical appearance. That IT which most of us (especially women) base our value and our worth on. IT does NOT matter Living in If Only When I was younger I lived in the ... read more >
Protein Pudding Do you have a sweet tooth and like to have a treat every day? Well I sure do and this protein pudding gives me MY LIFE when it’s my last meal of the day and quite frankly I am DEFINITELY keeping this one post competition. I love love love it. 1 Scoop of ... read more >
Doing this competition has made me get creative in the kitchen to make food that is on plan, but tastes good. I told my coach that if I had to eat cardboard and air then I wouldn't make it. I would like to share some of my recipes that I've come up with. These ... read more >
Well looks like I am going to have another 4 weeks to keep on keeping on. When my coach told me I would need another 4 weeks to get to where I need to get to for one second I got discouraged but then I thought about all the benefits: Roxie would be at the ... read more >
Continuing my Series on Why you are not hitting your fat loss Goals that have nothing to with food. 3. You have no program or plan THIS is one of my pet peeves. Throwing together random things you've heard from people at the gym, stuff you've seen on social media, and the latest marketing ... read more >
After completing my 16th week of training for my competition, I have to say that I have had to start getting creative so that I will be excited about my food. If you know me, then you know I am just not one of these people who is about to sit around and eat cardboard ... read more >
