This is one of my favorite smoothies; it has all the amazing benefits of spinach and blueberries, plus cacao powder, which is LOADED with antioxidants and has ZERO sugar! For a sweet tooth, give this a try. You’ll feel healthier and its completely guilt-frsee. Spinach contains Vitamins K, A, B, C, & E. It’s an … Continue reading
Category Archives: Health & Fitness
LA Fitness Studio Review: CROSS TRAIN with Dylan and Dave Schenk
I have been a member of Cross Train (CT) now for almost 3 years and I absolutely love the program. Dylan and Dave Schenk, owners and trainers of CT, may seem friendly and harmless on the surface, but they will totally kick your ass into gear in 50 minutes or less, leaving you a sweaty, … Continue reading
Starting My Journey with 8 Weeks to Change
A year ago my spin instructor approached me about working on a project with her – specifically an 8-week bootcamp that focused on mental health through hardcore workouts, clean eating, and teamwork. She asked me if I wanted to produce a series of videos documenting, what she called, the “magic” that would happen during the … Continue reading
8 Tips to Help You Look and Feel Fit & Fabulous
Age is simply a number, right? And while some of the physical and mental effects of aging are beyond your control, how you respond emotionally is in your hands. We say, embrace it. You can remain connected to your inner youth while graciously rockin’ your golden years. Here are eight ways to help keep … Continue reading
A Home Workout Routine That Could Help You Stop Snoring
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls insufficient sleep a public health epidemic. There is a laundry list of illnesses related to a bad night’s sleep, including heart disease and cognitive disorders. About one third of Americans report falling asleep during the day and 1 in 20 people has nodded off while driving. The … Continue reading
The Reality of Training for your First Half Marathon
I was never a runner. In high school I dreaded running laps at soccer practice, and frequently felt nauseous after the timed-mile test. But here I am 5+ years later, a half marathon under my belt. When I graduated from college and was working part time in a less-than-rewarding job, I decided to set a … Continue reading
Fitness Fridays: Lunges
Lunges are a great exercise, not just because they work those legs and booty really well, but you can literally do them anywhere. Watching TV? Do some lunges! Walking down the street or rocking your baby to sleep? Why not throw in a few lunges to get some extra exercise in without even realizing your … Continue reading
Fitness Friday: Tabatas!
The past few weeks we’ve been giving you tips on different exercise moves to help spice up your routine, and today we are bringing them all together! Ever heard of a Tabata? Tabata training is a type of high intensity interval training that follows a specific format: 20 seconds of a very high intensity exercise … Continue reading
Health and Happiness: Go-To Guidelines for Looking and Feeling Great
If the ideas of trimming down, making healthy changes, and boosting confidence appeal to you, then look no further! (Well, look a little further… like, at least to the bottom of the page). I’m no health or nutrition expert. I’m just a girl who decided that it was time to crack down and get serious … Continue reading
Fitness Friday: At Work Stretching
Desk jobs… not uncommon for quarter-lifers! And we bet you aren’t getting in your daily dose of stretching. Here are a few tips for some quick and easy stretches you can do anywhere! Try to do these a few times a day to loosen up those limbs. By Team QLC *For more workouts and … Continue reading