Cheesecake Recipe
I continue my 2013 Cheesecake competition prep with the cheesecake recipe of the week. Enjoy! Macros: 834 calories; 123g Protein, 63g Carbs, 10g Fat 12oz - Fat Free Philadelphia Cream Cheese 10oz - 0% Fat Free Greek Yogurt 2 whole eggs 3/4 Cup - Granulated Splenda...
Yoga in the Trenches
I promise this isn't going to be one of those annoying posts that regurgitates generic reasons why yoga is good for you. I mean, obviously it's good for you - so are broccoli and fish oil. But we don't always do things that are good for us, do we? Sometimes it's...
Nuttin’ Butter Blondie Bar
Ok so a blonde walks into a bar... Or in this case the blondie is the bar! I'd tell you these are healthy. But you would never believe me! Hmm smart blondes to exist... Low in calories, rich in omega 3s, and gluten free.. These may be the smartest blondie's in the...
5 Surprising Reasons Why Your Progress Has Stopped
The month of March has arrived, the swarm of New Years resolutioners has dwindled away from the gym, but for those of you who have been lucky enough to have made it this far, you may be wondering how you can push your fitness to the next level and achieve the body you...
How Big Is Your Dream?
One of my favorite quotes... How Big Is Your Dream? I was recently talking to a friend of mine about what he wanted out of life. I actually have this conversation a lot with friends, and I find myself having one of two reactions: inspired to dream bigger because of...
I’m Nuts for You Coconut Cupcakes
I'm not what you would call a confident baker. In fact, there are only two things I bake really well. 1. Insanely unhealthy chocolate chip cookies. 2. Birthday Cakes. I am my family's head chef and a chef just wings it. Baking is to far precise for a free spirit such...
Guest Blog Post From Ron Tkatchuk
Awesome guest blog post from Neils Dad, Ron Tkatchuk! Neil is so happy that he can take what he has learned and share it with other people, but most importantly he has converted our immediate family to the "healthy eating and exercise kick". Ron shares with you his...
How Do You Find Out What is Right For You?
We are all finally starting to come to terms with the fact that there is no 'one-size-fits-all' program when it comes to nutrition or exercise. It's been proven time and time again that different things work for different bodies and - hooray! - we get it. Now the...
Tick Tock the Fat Loss Clock – Chicken Pot Pie Muffin
You've started eating clean(er) and training hard(er) and you are on a mission to lose some bodyfat. Assuming you have a solid nutrition and training plan, you are cruising along and feeling great. You weigh yourself daily and slowly things are creeping down... UNTIL...
It Wouldn’t be a Trench Event Without Good Food
It most definitely wouldn't be a Trench event without good food. We were stressed to the max this week getting everything ready for the deadlift competition / grand opening. My brain was even flighty-er than usual. These cookies are so easy to make you can do it with...