Many people don’t have access to farmers markets, health food stores or other organic grocery stores such as Whole Foods (my favorite). You can still make healthy choices at chains such as Kroger, Wal-Mart, Tom Thumb, Randalls, etc. but you just need to educate yourself on the right products to pick. Most of these large chains have […]
Can I have a cheat Day?? I get asked this question a lot. This is what I told someone today when they asked me on Facebook: “I don’t really believe in “cheat” days because it means you are rewarding your good behavior with food. That’s a vicious cycle. However, I’m not opposed to having a […]
I’m not a huge football fan, but when it’s time for the Superbowl I get in the spirit! For most, this usually means eating lots of traditional football and game day foods including wings, dips, fried foods and other things that will sabotage your diet. So, this year – get your own game plan and […]
After the holidays many of us feel the urge to “detox” and rid our bodies of all the crap we’ve been eating. But, how far do you really need to go in order to get rid of all the fat, calories and toxins that your body is holding on to? I did a blog post about this […]
Tempeh, Arugula and Brussels Sprout Salad Tonight was my first night of Bombshell Bootcamp and Carrie and I thought it went great! But, I didn’t get home until after 8pm – but I knew ahead of time my dinner would be late. To avoid eating a huge meal after 8-9pm, I planned ahead and had […]
Each week, the winner of the ExerciseTV and SocialWorkout challenge gets to ask me their top 3 fitness questions and help me chose a topic/exercise for an upcoming video. I thought I’d share the question I got from last week’s winner, because it’s one I get a lot. I think many people are confused about […]
I have to admit…my diet hasn’t been the best this summer and I’m starting to panic cause it’s already mid-July! But, I know if I clean up my diet a little I can shed 5 lbs in no time. I workout pretty hard almost every day, so that will help me see results faster. […]
Hi guys! I’m getting asked a lot of good questions as part of my weekly “Breakfast Club” challenges, so I thought I’d share one from last time. One of the questions Ivori M. asked me was “If I stop exercising and reduce my calorie intake, can I still lose weight?”. Here is my response: “It depends […]
I’m a huge fan of Jamie Oliver’s “Food Revolution” and agree that conquering obesity in America starts with the younger generation. But, how will kids learn to eat healthy if they are fed a bunch of junk every day at school? This graphic was created by Good Magazine and compares the average prison meal with the […]
You guys have been working hard to stay in shape and eat healthy, so don’t let a holiday like Memorial Day get you off track. Memorial Day weekend is the start of the summer and that means bathing suit and bikini season (for my bikini workout click HERE) is right around the corner! Here are […]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It gets your metabolism revved up and gives you the energy you need to start your day. Many people skip breakfast or end up making unhealthy choices. I know sometimes eating a healthy breakfast can be hard if you are short on time or are traveling. […]
Lately, these have been my go-to snacks between breakfast and lunch or lunch/dinner. All three have carbs and protein and are low in sugar. The Larabars have more sugar because they are made from real fruit…but that kind of sugar is ok! I buy the bars at Whole Foods and the almonds at Target. You […]
I know most of you are making your plans for Thanksgiving this week, so I wanted to share some tips and ideas on how you can keep it healthy this year and avoid any extra pounds! Here is a sample menu of what I normally cook: 1. Turkey I usually do a small turkey or […]
Now you can get my exclusive Long Lean Legs workout plan and food journal to accompany your Long Lean Legs DVD! You can download the workout plan and food journal on ExerciseTV’s site HERE (or click the pics below) and then use it along with my dvd to really get lean legs FAST. I’ve put together […]
Did you see Fergie at the Grammy’s a few weeks ago? She looks amazing! She reportedly gained 13-17lb for her movie Nine but has since lost all the weight and now looks leaner than ever. She has to work just as hard as everybody else to maintain her shape. It’s no secret that she works […]
I bought Alicia Silverstone’s book The Kind Diet a few weeks ago after a friend recommended it. I always thought Alicia was a vegetarian (not eating any meat) but she’s actually vegan (doesn’t eat any animal products including eggs or dairy) so I was interested in how she makes her diet tasty and healthy. Plus, […]
It’s January 2010 and that means it’s time to get HEALTHY! So..everybody head to TACO BELL!!! What?! Well, it seems like this January there are SO many choices for weight loss plans, meal programs and “easy” ways to lose weight. In Houston alone, we have seen a tremendous increase of food delivery and planned meal […]
Hi guys! Well, as you know..the holidays are probably the hardest time to stay in shape and eat right. But, that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible! I’m trying to lean out and drop a few lb’s over the next month for my ExerciseTV video shoot! This is going to be such a challenge because of […]
While I was NYC last week, I thought the viewers of Fox Morning News Extra would like to see how New York posts the calories of foods/drinks everywhere..even Starbucks! We need that in Houston!!!
Confused about what to eat when you are starting a new workout program? On Fox Morning News Extra I showed viewers why 100 calorie packs are not good! Also, I didn’t get to talk about the plate of powdered donuts…but they are NOT one of my healthy items! I was trying to show that the […]