The Paleolithic era is assumed to cover over 2.5 million years ending around 20,000 years ago. The food of this period consisted of lean meats, fowl, fish, eggs, vegetables, nuts and fruit. Our ancestors were lean, tall, strong, fit and in good health. They were...
I am a HUGE breastfeeding advocate and have breastfed all 4 of my children until around age 2 (when they naturally weaned themselves). Fitness is and has always been a HUGE part of my life and that didn’t change while I was pregnant or after. I get a lot of...
Who doesn’t want great abs, right?! Well abs don’t come easy for most (especially after 4 babies) but they are important to keep strong not just for looks but for injury protection. A strong core is the foundation for a healthy sound body. Crunches are...
High protein, low carbohydrate diets have been repeatedly shown to be the most effective for both muscle building and weight loss. Protein is essential for healthy muscle growth and maintenance. Whey protein has become the gold standard of protein for many athletes...
Fitness nutrition is simply how to use food (and sometimes supplements) to build muscle and improve sustained energy and stamina. It is important to supply your muscles with the appropriate fuel at the appropriate time to provide them with the proper signals and...