dear carb lovers: love these, not those.

As a personal trainer and a self-acclaimed health nut, I am often consulted by clients, family and friends on the sure way to lose weight quick and easily. While I cannot guarantee that losing weight is ever easy, when accounting for the self-control and willpower that this entails, I can give you one major piece … Continue reading →

new favorite protein bar

If you are a dedicated fan of the fit(ness) foodie, you are already aware of my unwavering commitment to an as-unprocessed-as-possible diet. A diet rich in real foods, whole foods, that grow in the ground, and have a natural expiration date – as opposed to holding their original overly-manufactured form for years on the shelf … Continue reading →

breakfast to die for :: healthy & sweet.

If you’re anything like myself, you wake up solely due to the excitement of your impending delicious breakfast. Well, and to head to that little thing called work, too, I suppose. But let’s be honest, it’s not my iPhone’s obnoxiously annoying alarm that gets me out of bed. It’s rather the satisfaction given to my … Continue reading →

Exercise to Avoid Becoming a Human Robot

Before I start, it’s unfair for me to assume that none of you are already human robots. You might sit at a desk all day, with your hands tied to your keyboard, your eyes super-glued to the computer, and your feet nailed to the ground. You might finally get the chance to unchain yourself from … Continue reading →