I’m a Texas girl and in Texas – you can’t have a bbq without potato salad. But, we all know how bad potato salad is for you – it’s loaded in fat and calories! I adapted this recipe from a similar one I found on Bodybuilding.com. I used sweet potatoes vs. white/russet potatoes because they […]
I’m excited about the debut of my new workout series with Oakley Women! My partner Carrie and I went out to film these videos in CA and have been looking forward to the launch! This is the first video called “Hottie H.I.I.T” and it’s a high intensity interval training workout. It’s pretty challenging – and […]
I love doing what I call “Pyramid Workouts” at my bootcamp because the workout goes by really fast and it’s a fun way to challenge your muscle endurance and get in a lot of reps! I actually do an inverted pyramid/triangle by starting with the biggest # of reps (ie 10 below) and finishing with 1 rep […]
Pure Bottle I try really hard not to buy plastic water bottles because even though I recycle them, many people do not and the majority of bottles made for consumption end up in our oceans and our landfills. If you are going to use plastic – buy a reusable one. But, even those are not […]
I prefer to do my workouts at the gym and I still go as much as I can. However, now that I’m a new mom I don’t get to go as often as I’d like – so that means I have to squeeze in many of my workouts at home. I always thought babies slept […]
I thought I’d share some of the my new favorite products that are perfect for spring – plus a few others that aren’t really fitness related but also good for spring : ) Lorna Jane Floral Mania Tight I love this Aussie brand! They are opening their first stores in Texas this spring! These tights […]
This is a great workout to really “fire up” your muscles and your metabolism. Why? Because you are doing high reps at a fast pace.Instructions: Do 2 minutes of each exercise in the set (ex. 2 minutes squat pulses + squat jump, then 2 minutes of squat/lunge combo). Then go back and do each for […]
Are you suffering from a case of Olympics withdrawal? Don’t do anything rash like download Cool Runnings or Blades of Glory. Instead – try one of these workouts to channel your inner Olympian! Over the last couple of weeks we held “Bombshell Olympics” at my bootcamp and we did various workouts inspired by some of […]
I love this new site: GoWorkout.TV! They just launched a few months ago and they have some great motivational photos and tips to inspire you to workout! I’m excited to be working with them as one of their trainers (you can ask a trainer questions and get real answers!)! Stay tuned for more on this […]
This is a really simple recipe that I make often during the week for dinner and serve with a side spinach or kale salad. I make a vegetarian version with Lightlife Smart Grounds (Mexican Style) but you could swap it out for low-fat ground beef, ground turkey or even diced grilled chicken. I prefer the […]
I was out in Laguna Beach, CA last week working on some fun new projects with Oakley Women! My partner Carrie and I featured some workouts that we do at our bootcamp, along with some product reviews, cooking demos and more! The project is still in the works – so stay tuned for more details […]
Now that I’m a new mom – I don’t have as much time to go to the gym as I’d like. So, when I am able to go – the last thing I want to do is wander around trying to decide what body part to work or waiting for my favorite machines. The best […]
I made these over the holidays and they turned out great! You could swap out the peppermint candy for other candy (try lemon drops, peanut brittle, etc) that can be made into a powder form (or try cocoa or even coffee). Makes approximately 30 cookies (they are small) Prep time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 90 […]
Over the next week I will be spending quite a few days with family and as much as I’d like to indulge in holiday treats and lounge around (not really)..I need a plan! I have a video shoot in 4 weeks so every day counts! Most of the time when we are visiting friends and […]
‘Tis The Season With Tabata All of these are done in tabata format with 20 seconds on/10seconds off. Not sure what Tabata is? Read here. You can do this workout with any holiday or theme – just use a good mix of cardio and strength training to burn the most fat! Do all for 1 […]
Did you wake up this morning and freak out about the number you saw on the scale? Did it go up 1, 5 or 7 lbs from last week because of the holiday? You aren’t alone. The average person gains 7lbs over the holidays! If you gained some weight – the best thing you can […]
Check out this recipe for Cauliflower Crust Pizza that we shared with our Bootcamp! I thought I’d share this week because it would be a great “cheat” meal to make for friends and family that are in town for the holiday! Enjoy! For many people – their favorite cheat meal or “treat” meal is PIZZA! […]
Happy Thanksgiving! I’ve created a short, fun workout that you can do this week – even if you are swamped with family, friends and entertaining. Better yet – get your family to do this workout with you! You can do this workout anywhere – just swap out the weights for canned veggies (or something heavier) […]