How To Take Proper Measurements
I am not a huge fan of the before and after picture. First, I don’t have the patience to take a picture of myself trying to look somewhat normal in a very awkward pose. Second, you would be surprised how many photo’s are altered. Not necessarily bloggers, but many fitness professionals and informercial results are … Read more
Flavor Up Your Food
Condiments have a bad rap. People think they are full of nutrition’s biggest nemesis… sugar. The truth is, many of them are filled will big-time offenders like HFCS, but others will add a punch of flavor to otherwise boring healthy foods… like lettuce. I’ve compiled this list, that I’ve dubbed “Taylie’s Top 5 Condiments,” to … Read more
Recipe: Dark Chocolate Syrup – Help Recovery & Antioxidant Boost
Ever heard of epicatechin? … I didn’t think so. Epicatechin is the main flavonoid found in dark chocolate. A recent study gave this extract to rats and found that they could run 50% farther after being given this flavonoid than when just drinking water alone. Clearly, this blog is on a warpath to defend chocolate! … Read more
Chocolate? Yes, Please!
Yesterday my mom called me in to see a segment on ABC News about “The Chocolate Diet.” In my opinion, they shouldn’t have attached the word “diet” to this new study. It really isn’t a diet, but scientific research that’s concluded people who eat chocolate on a regular basis have a lower BMI than those … Read more
#ProjectProcessed: Week 1 in Review
The whole point of me trying a myriad of products and diets is to give my 100% honest feedback. Well, here it is. It has officially been one week since I’ve sworn off processed food. If you read the initial post about #ProjectProcessed, then you should know I went for the “go big or go … Read more
Sweet Treat: Ambrosia
Ambrosia is a must have in my family. It is served at every holiday meal, and has seen many revisions over the years. This is my healthier version of the classic treat. I have discovered some new products that I had to share with all of you. Ingredients: 2 cans of pineapple tidbits in juice … Read more
2 Week Challenge
Here are the rules: If you own Physique 57 (either volume 1 or 2) we are going to follow their instructed plan, which is the 57 minute full body workout 2-3 times a week, the 30 minute full body workout once a week, and the 30 minute either arms/abs booster or thigh/seat booster once a … Read more
