Going fully raw isn’t easy. But remember you don’t have to become fully raw to reap the benefits. Adding raw foods to your regular diet can be helpful as well. Try by starting out with 1 meal a day raw – breakfast might be the easiest and I have a raw smoothie recipe below to help! You can double this recipe if you want to consume more – this recipe makes a 16 oz smoothie.
You could also jump right in to the Raw
Stop Coveting
Your first step to weight loss is to compare yourself to yourself and yourself only. We all compare ourselves to the 5 foot 8 inch girl we know who weighs 120 pounds and eats BLT’s everyday. Competing with others will only hinder us of reaching out own goals. Love Yourself!
Have a Plan
Make a plan and stick to it. Plan your meals and workout to make it easier to accomplish your goals. Realize your faults and plan around them. If you always skip breakfast, make something in advanced that you just have to heat up (our egg muffins are prefect for busy mornings) or buy some low sugar protein bars to have on-the-go.
Plan Cheat Meals
If you really want to lose weight you need to eat clean and accept that a [...]
It seems I have a sweet tooth. Last week, I made lemon bars and tonight I made brownies. And, if these were just any brownies, I wouldn’t be able to fit in my jeans tomorrow with all these delicious desserts running around my kitchen. Lucky for me, I have a recipe that keeps me in my skinny jeans and tames my sweet tooth.
I love this clean eating recipe because you can adapt it to fit any eating style. There are variations for Gluten-Free 
Ingredients:
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour (oat flour, almond, or coconut flour)
1/4 tsp. each baking powder and salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons Coconut OilRead more
As of late, cherries have been catching my eye more and more in the grocery store. I finally bought some on my last trip and realized I must have forgotten how wonderful this sweet, tart little fruit can be. But apart from its wonderful flavor, cherries are beneficial to your overall health. You can eat them fresh or Dried Cherries
Sleep Better
Cherries are one of the few natural sources of melatonin and could even replace a melatonin supplement. Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by your body and regulates your sleep cycles. The body produces melatonin only in the darkness and artificial light, tv, and computers stop the production. But melatonin helps you fall asleep faster [...]
Follow this super simple and yummy recipe to cool down this summer and get the protein fix you need. Its a delicious snack for only 50 calories.
Making your own popsicles is an easy and healthy option to store bought products with artificial ingredients, colors and sweeteners. Check out this awesome cookbook
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Cardio can be one of the most boring and tedious parts of a fitness routine if you make it that way. Follow these tips to trade in your boring routine for something that will keep you going and wondering where the time went.
Mix it Up
Four 60 minute sessions weekly on the elliptical aren’t going to inspire anyone to head to the gym. Try not repeating the same session in a week. It will keep things interesting and maybe you might start to look forward it.
Try a Class
Participating in a class will keep you motivated through the entire workout. Try zumba, kickboxing, or cycle for some mega calorie burning. Or if you feel shy or uncomfortable taking a class, try watching workout videos at home like the Zumba® Weight Loss Program DVD
The word “Diet” as a verb is defined as: “Restricting oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight.” We understand this right? But what isn’t fully understood is what is the right “diet” to follow. Well, first of all, everyone is different and what works for one person might not work for someone else. Trying new diets can be overwhelming and then you might just end up giving up. The truly best diet out there is eating a healthy, well balanced diet of the following:
PLENTY of veggies – eat tons of green, red, orange, yellow, purple and white veggies. Variety is key!
Lean proteins/meats – if you’re a vegetarian you should eat plenty of beans, tofu, tempeh or other veg protein options.
Fruit – Try a variety of fruits for the best health. There are so many [...]
Summer is officially here. Well, almost. But, if you live in my neck of the woods, summer arrived two months ago. I had to break out the tank tops and shorts earlier then planned. This workout focuses on your triceps, biceps, and shoulders as those muscles are the most revealed in a tank.
A Dumbbell Set 
Welcome to the Gun Show
15 pushups
12 Shoulder [...]
If you haven’t tried overnight oats, you are missing a delicious and easy breakfast perfect for those hectic ”I have no time” mornings. Just grab from the fridge and take with you, no cooking required. Just don’t forget a spoon! Great breakfast treat for when you’re on the 17 Day Diet cycle 3.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup vanilla almond milk, unsweetened
1/2 vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup old fashion oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt
Stevia to taste
Whisk milk and protein powder in a small bowl until all clumps are removed. Add remaining ingredients until well mixed. Place in the fridge overnight. Add Topping. Enjoy.
These nesting bowls
Summer is here and unlike sodas, water is a true and healthy thirst-quencher.
Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled flavored waters and hello to freshly made fruit water – otherwise known as “spa water”. It’s super easy to make your own. Wash fruits or herbs, slice them up and add to your filtered water. If you use fresh herbs add a sprig of your choice of herbs to the Reusable Cold Tumbler
