Progressing Your Push Up: One Simple Move

Push Ups are one of the greatest exercises ever invented- seriously! You can do them pretty much anywhere, they require zero equipment and there's hundreds of variations to keep your workouts interesting. But, before we start diving into some of those we need to master the push up first! It's  very rare we come across …

Deadlines and Contests: Your Keys to Fitness Victory

Have you ever told yourself that you are going to lose weight and get fit in time for spring, only to be frustrated when warm weather rolls around? It’s easy to hide behind heavy winter clothes, but when the mercury starts climbing, the clothes get lighter and we can’t hide any more. “Why didn’t I start working out weeks ago?” we ask ourselves. “If only I had started sooner!”

What Are You Aiming At?

Zig Ziglar once said, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it everytime.” And each of us knows from our own experience that he is right.  The general flow of human life tends to be toward ease and comfort.  One day flows into the next, and many of us never quite get around to …

What Motivates You?

With the New Year fast approaching many of us are sitting back and thinking about a resolution for the coming year- awesome! But what's the good of a resolution if there's not any motivation to keep you going?  Mike Fohner, cross country running coach, tells this story about one of his students: Last year, one …

Cauliflower & Cilantro Soup

Mhm! Warm up with a bowl of this smooth soup! It's super easy! Ingredients: 1 Sm-Med head cauliflower 2 tbsp minced garlic 1/4 minced onion 1 1/2 TBSP Ghee 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk 4-6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth (low sodium) Black pepper and sea salt Fresh cilantro to taste Directions: First, …

10 Snacks for Your Week

'Tis the season of holiday shopping, hectic week days and even busier weekends! Here are some quick, easy and delicious healthy snacks to get you through your busy week! Hard Boiled Eggs and Salsa 4 Hard Boiled Eggs, diced 2 TBSP of your favorite low sodium salsa Brown Rice Cake & Almond Butter 1 Brown …

Paleo PB Chocolate & Coconut Pie (No Bake!)

Paleo PB Chocolate & Coconut Pie (No Bake!) Yes, your dreams have come true! Plus! Not only is it delicious and healthy, it's super easy to make!  Ingredients: Pie Crust: 1 cup raw pecans 1/2 cup raw almonds  1/2 cup dates 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend …

Root Vegetable Soup with Homemade Broth

Crisp leaves crunching under your sneakers, brisk winds kissing your cheeks and plentiful bowls of warm soup to fill your soul- that my friend is what fall is about! There are a few things in this world more satisfying that what I described above- but not many! It's time- get that fireplace roaring and plug …

Cauliflower Garlic “Bread”

This healthy spin on a classic favorite is the perfect way to get that garlic bread fix without all the carbs!  Ingredients: 1 small head of cauliflower 6 garlic cloves 1 Egg 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Oregano, black pepper, sea salt, garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme.  Extra's: Cheese Cloth Directions: Take the head …

Rainbow Chicken Soup

Good food grown by great people- we are so fortunate here in New England to have first dibs on the freshest vegetables! With fall fast approaching it's the time of year when sweet squashes and earthy root vegetables start making their way into soups and stews. On this particular rainy Saturday afternoon I am lucky …