Five reasons why you should feel guilty about over-eating during the holiday weekend and indulging in chocolate bunnies…

5) You believe in striving for perfection

4) You love to verbally abuse yourself with phrases such as, “You’re such a failure. I hate myself for always sabotaging my goals.”

3) You believe that chocolate is evil and will go directly to your hips the second it touches your lips.

2) You get a high from the self torture that you go through as you watch everyone else eat desert while you refuse.

1) You believe that you must never eat junk food as a punishment for bad behavior
in a previous lifetime.

I hope that you realized I was joking before you got to #1.

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Do you want a quick breakfast for the road? Looking for a healthy snack option? Need some ideas for your child’s lunch? Try making these Banana Nut Muffins. They are easy to make and full of many nutrients.

Banana Muffins

Here’s how I make them really healthy: [Read more →]

I have never seen an opportunity like this in the fitness industry. Trust me, you are going to want to keep reading and click on the links below. This is all thanks to my friend Nick Nilsson, the most creative fitness guru out there. He’s so creative that he’s adopted the nick name “Mad Scientist”.

Angie and I have both experienced great success with Nick’s workout programs over the past 4 years. I have also been using his programs to help my personal training clients achieve phenomenal results.

I gained six and a half pounds of lean muscle mass in just 28 days with his “Muscle Explosion” program. Angie firmed up her thighs and tightened her butt with Nick’s “Gluteus To The Maximus” program. This is also the program that I put many of my female clients through as well as some of the guys who want to build a butt because theirs is flat.

Lets face it. When you get a new workout program you expect to learn something new. Often times you discover that it’s the same old recycled crap on the market. One thing that I can guarantee with Nick’s programs is that you will learn something new from each one.

Here’s The Great News…
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When it comes to keeping your waistline trim for life, take a really good look at the types of food you are choosing. Foods such as fruits and vegetables are low in calories and can therefore be consumed in high volumes. You will feel full longer on these types of foods. Whereas, if you choose sweets and processed foods, you are risking consuming a high number of calories by eating only a small volume of food.

Just envision this: a small hamburger on your plate. Or, a large salad, sandwich on whole wheat bread, and celery sticks. Now, what do you think will keep you feeling full longer?

Try this today: For your first 3 meals, have a serving of fruit. For your next 3 meals have a serving of vegetables at each meal. There are many reasons why eating more fruits and vegetables will keep you slim: [Read more →]

I came across an excellent article published in the UK involving families. The government is mandating that PE be implemented 2 hrs each week in the schools. The problem is that the children are not getting any slimmer.

A more recent study decided to focus on the families of these children. Parents were educated on changing their entire behavior by eating more healthy foods and the importance of exercise on a daily level.

The results were quite astonishing.

A review of 64 studies involving 5,230 people found that “children lost up to seven pounds through changing their home diet and activities over 12 months.” [Read more →]

I’m totally psyched to do my first live video broadcast tonight at 9pm EST and even more excited about the guest expert who will be sharing the spotlight with Angie and I. Jon Benson with be helping us answer some of your most pressing fat loss questions that you have been sending in. You can watch the broadcast live or view the recording at Unstoppable Fat Loss Live with Jon Benson.

If you are joining us live there is a chat box where you can have a back and forth conversation with us. I’m really interested to see what you think about the live video broadcast and if you find it any more helpful than webcasts or the traditional teleseminars that you may have been a part of.

The thing that I like about the video broadcast is that I can demonstrate an exercise or movement and you can visually see it, rather than me trying to explain it over the phone.

We are really looking forward to answering your questions tonight and plan on doing many more of these live video broadcasts to deliver the best possible quality information to you.

Have an absolutely amazing day!

Scott Tousignant

Did you know that most Americans will consume over 4500 calories at this Thanksgiving dinner?!
Does that sound crazy to you? It should! Now that you are AWARE of the ‘over eating’ and high calories that tend to take place, make yourself accountable and stick to a plan. [Read more →]

If you are like me and want a healthy and quick meal idea…this one is for you! Especially on a cold, windy day this soup will warm up your bones AND give you a lot of ENERGY to get your workout in! Enjoy!

I hope that you enjoy this meal as much as our family does! There are also MANY HEALTH BENEFITS associated with BARLEY, here are just a few:

1. alleviate diabetes
2. aids to lower cholesterol
3. improved blood sugar levels
4. high in fiber
5. appetite suppressant
6. protect against colon cancer

Have a healthy and hearty day!

Angie

ISSA - C.P.T., B.Ed.

Stuffed Green Peppers are full of so many nutrients. They are an excellent, healthy meal packed with fiber. This meal does NOT need to take up much of your time…simply prepare the rice ahead of time, add a few more ingredients, stuff the peppers, and put them into your crockpot to simmer all day. Voila! A nutritious meal in NO TIME!

What I love about this meal is you are getting lots of vegetables and protein. I used black beans for protein, however you can add lean ground beef.

I hope that you enjoy the video and give this meal a try!

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA - C.P.T., B.Ed.

Widely available right now are scrumptious, tiny clementines. They are available from November – March. To pick them fresh…look for: shiny, bright, and orange features. They should be firm, yet leave a slight indentation when squeezed.

Clementines are an awesome source of vitamin C, fiber, folate, and potassium. A medium size fruit is only 50 calories and they are the perfect size for little hands!

Excellent as a light snack, very easy to peel…and can also be used up in salads or desserts.

I suggest you put them in a bowl so that they are VISIBLE and easy to grab!

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA - C.P.T., B.Ed.

Are you aware of the important role that your adrenal system plays in your health and fat loss? Do you realize that what you may believe to be symptoms of menopause or andropause, may actually be an issue related to poor adrenal health. Without a healthy adrenal system, you may not be able to achieve relief from these symptoms.

I learned about this important issue when listening to the NaturaPause program which includes 6 audios on the topic of hormone health and devotes over an hour of audio time and dozens of pages on how you can restore your adrenal health and be on your way to relief.

For now, let’s cover two of the basics, which are physical rest and natural supplementation…
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Pomegranates are IN SEASON right now and there are several awesome reasons why you should go out and get yourself some of these fruits, filled with juicy, tiny seeds. If you want to know how we cut open our pomegranate, please watch our short clip below:

Here are just 7 of the health benefits in a pomegranate:

1. Lower your risk of prostate caner.
2. Anti-inflammatory effects…
3. High levels of anti-oxidants, thereby protecting the body
from free radicals.
4. Great for pregnant moms – very high in IRON.
5. Help to lower your cholesterol and blood pressure over time.
6. Protect your immune system.
7. High in fiber.

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA - C.P.T., B.Ed.

I thought this was an interesting study to report from Boston College: “60% of the successful dieters had strong beliefs that they could handle uncomfortable situations. Their thoughts reflect a very positive and firm belief that they are in control of their eating.”
Whereas, two-thirds of the unsuccessful dieters reported worries about what other people were thinking of them.

You, too, can be a very successful eater. Work on these stategies: [Read more →]

There always seems to be great confusion surrounding what to eat and when to eat before your workout routine. I want to clarify a few things for you. [Read more →]

When does your body store fat, how do you know the number of calories you burn during the day, and why do people get fat and chubby when they stop working out? These are all questions that were answered during today’s Fat Loss Rapid fire Reader Request podcats.

Press play on the audio above, or download the podcast to your mp3 player and hear the fat loss advice that my co-host Leigh Peele “The Fat Loss Troubleshooter” and I share with you to help you achieve the body that you deserve.

Here are the exact fat loss questions asked during the call in detail… [Read more →]

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