If you’ve hit your 40s or 50s and feel like your body has changed the rules on you — you're not imagining it. Hormones shift, metabolism slows, and the old tricks (cutting carbs, adding on more workouts, skipping meals) only seem to make things worse. The good news? You don’t need to do more — you just need to do what works better for your body now. Here are 3 key things to focus on if you're ready to lose fat in midlife without extreme dieting, burnout, or guesswork. 1. Pri

Chocolate and Peanut Butter... it's a winning combination! And these Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bites are no exception. A bite size treat that boasts a healthy balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats to leave you feeling satisfied. They make a great pre or post workout snack, are perfect for satisfying sweet tooth cravings, and make a yummy late night 'treat.' The best part? They only take about 10 minutes to whip up! OMGee... what's not to love? Chocolate Peanut But

Post workout nutrition... is it important? Yes! During your workout your muscles are hard at work, utilizing glycogen stores for fuel...

Fueling up before your workout… does it really matter? The short answer is yes! Have you ever found yourself tired, dragging on energy...

Some seasons are busier than others, and those are often the seasons I crave the warm, gooey and hearty flavor of comfort foods! Now if you are anything like me, once you are in the midst of those busy times, you will also lack the time to prep a healthy home cooked meal. Luckily I have a few tried and true recipes just for those times, and this Baked Ziti is one of them! Fresh Italian flavor, warm and oozing with just enough cheese to soothe the comfort food craving (but no

The deliciousness of chocolate and the goodness of protein have come together to satisfy your sweet tooth and support your health and fitness goals in this rich and creamy way. Enter the  Chocolate Mint Protein Brownie!  A level up on the traditional brownie, these protein brownies make a great pre or post workout snack, a fun anytime treat, and a tasty dessert to share with friends and family. Many of my clients ask me how they can whip up healthier versions of their favorit

A fun seasonal brownie that's so yummy you can't wait to sink your teeth into them. Check out these delicious and nutritious Pumpkin Protein Brownie Bites, loaded with the goodness of pumpkin, protein and hearty grains. And yes, they taste great too! Whether you love pumpkin, you're looking for a fun seasonal recipe or a simple way to sneak in more protein to your daily diet, you've got to give these tasty brownie bites a try! Ingredients 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1

This simple recipe answers the "What's for dinner?" question on those nights you are crunched for time and still need a nutritious and delicious meal: Ground Turkey Chili! Loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, it only takes about 30 minutes to whip up! For my vegetarian friends, simply sub ground turkey with your favorite ground meat substitute. It's a great way to enjoy all the delicious flavor, while still getting in those important nutrients, vitamins and minerals!

I often recommend that my clients steer clear of many of those pre-packaged protein bars on the market because most are loaded with added...

You may have heard when it comes to weight loss, protein is King. And there is a lot of good reasons for that... For starters, Protein...