My name is Monica and I am a mother of three. Having three children certainly keeps me active but I was finding that my weight was gradually increasing and I found my self-esteem deteriorate as a result. That is when I decided to join Karen’s fall fitness challenge on Facebook. I thought to myself “what do I have to lose!” Not knowing what to expect, I was quickly taken back and overwhelmed by the ...[Read More]
Monica
6 Ways To Lose Weight This Week
Are you looking to lose some weight? Are you feeling bloated and sluggish after the summer? Do you want to blast five pounds or lose those pesky five that you gained over the summer? I have the solution to losing those five pounds this week.
Sweet Potato Salad
This is such a delicious salad. I know, you are looking at that ingredients thinking…what?! Trust me on this one! Raw sweet potatoes never tasted so good! This salad recipe comes from my Culinary Nutrition Coach Meghan Telpner’s cookbook The Undiet Cookbook. You will find delicious and easy to follow recipes, and loads of useful nutritional information in her cookbook. Give it a try a ...[Read More]
Halloween Workout!
Repeat this workout 3-5 times. You may modify the exercises depending on your fitness level. 20 Wall Balls 20 Push Ups 1 Minute Skipping or Battle Ropes 20 Walking Lunges 20 Jump Squats 1 Minute Plank 15 Bent over Barbell Or Dumbbell Rows
What Is Cortisol? And 4 Tips To Reduce It!
You have probably heard the term “cortisol” before. It’s usually used in reference to stress and body fat. But what is cortisol?