Intermittent fasting is a term you have probably heard before but may not know exactly what it means. When you hear the word fasting, you may think of another diet plan that will deprive you of nutrients and leave you feeling hungry and miserable throughout the day. However, intermittent fasting does not cause any of…
As you walk up to the brightly colored sign, hear the whirring sound of blenders, and see the happy, smiling faces passing by sipping on their straws, you may be looking forward to having a fresh, chilled smoothie of your own. But, do you really know what it’s in your smoothie? With…
There’s a single piece of equipment you’ll find in just about every physical therapy office around the world. It’s used to help patients build muscular strength and endurance, increase mobility, and ultimately recover from an injury or surgery. Know what it is? Anyone who’s ever had to rehab a shoulder, has probably used this for…
So you want to get ripped? At least lean enough to see some muscle definition. Lean enough to get your abs to pop and striations that carve out some lines on your physique. You know, lean enough that when you step in front of a mirror you go, “Damn, I look good.” There’s more than…
How do you eat healthy when other people in your home don’t? You’re tired and hungry, and you’ve got everything for your next meal. Maybe it’s something like chicken, rice, and steamed vegetables. In the perfect world, your kitchen would only be stocked with foods on your meal plan. Grab a fork and enjoy. Easy,…
You wake up in the morning, step on the scale, and stare back at the number dumbfounded. Weight loss: 0 pounds. Weight gain: 0 pounds. Or maybe you’re even up a pound or two. Kind of feels like a recipe for frustration and insanity, right? If you replay your past week of…
You’re trying to eat healthier, but your sweet tooth is demanding more sugar. Sound familiar? If you’re addicted to sugar, it might take some time for those cravings to subside. It did for registered dietitian Cassie Bjork.[1] Are you addicted to sugar? When she was studying nutrition, it was easy to see that…
You’ve probably seen the popular TV show, The Simpsons. Remember Mr. Burns? That’s Charles Montgomery Burns. He’s the cranky and maniacal owner of nuclear plant in the fictional town of Springfield. And he’s got a little problem with core strength. For a lot of people, weak core muscles aren’t quite as obvious as Mr. Burns.…
Ever turn on the TV, flip through the channels, and stumble upon an infomercial for getting six-pack abs? They everywhere. Gimmicky exercise equipment. Crash diets. Fat sculpting out-patient procedures. And maybe the most popular: fat loss supplements packed with big promises and crazy before and after photos. But do they work? If…
Ingredients: 1 ripe Avocado 170g of Coconut yoghurt 2x scoops of Onest Vegan Chocolate Protein ( Discount code: RYAN) 2x tablespoons of Cacao powder 2x tablespoons of Baking Stevia 1/4 of a cup of Almond milk Instructions: Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth Divide evenly into 4 glasses…