It’s a given!  All of us ladies know that eating lots of sugar (lots of refined carbs in general) makes us fat.  But is a little sugar ok? When we’re dieting and trying to lose weight and get fit many of us allow ourselves the occasional sugar treat so that we don’t feel deprived.  In fact, many diets and nutritionists out there recommend it, because feeling deprived can cause our diets to backfire! Eating is …

We all know that every workout counts, and the energy you can bring to your workout will determine how effective your workout is – at increasing your fitness level, burning fat and burning calories.  That is why it’s so important to ensure that we’re adequately hydrated before our workout AND that we provide our bodies with enough of the right fuel to help us push our hardest. What to drink: Sports drinks a are multi-billion …

What IS Quinoa? It’s an ancient South American grain that is relatively new to the American diet – but it’s gaining popularity due to its impressive health and weight loss benefits.  It can be eaten as a hot cereal for breakfast, as a warm side-dish or whole-grain carbohydrate source in any well-balanced meal, or can be used to make a delicious cold salad – perfect for packed lunches or pre-workout snacks.  Quinoa is also gluten-free, …

If you’re anything like most women, you probably neglect strength training your legs. Many women do cardio daily but find that it’s not enough to get the toned look they’re going for. Why isn’t cardio the key? While cardio exercise utilizes the leg and glute muscles, it doesn’t do much to build them. So, all of the cardio in the world may not make much of a visible difference in the shape of our gams. …