Turn Housework into a Workout

I'm in the process of trying to pack and move in hopes of selling my house in the coming weeks and I find that my arms and legs have been slightly sore. This got me thinking about ordinary life chores can really be a good workout if performed correctly (of course!). It's recommended to get about 150 minutes of cardio each week, and to some this number may seem high. But just think about the housework you do each week. Some of it consists of moderate intensity work. And one study showed women perform 143 minutes of housework each work. This is where multitasking comes in... Make the most of the household chores to not only clean up but to also tone up!

Vanilla Honey Protein Dip

Drinking a protein shake can be awesome when you find a great tasting powder. But after so many days in a row of downing a drip, it's fun to mix up the ways in which you can consume your protein powder. There are so many simple and delicious recipes to do just that. This recipe incorporates Image Sports Weight Loss Whey in Vanilla Graham Cracker. This isn't your ordinary protein powder... Along with 22g of protein, Weight Loss Whey contains CLA, Carnitine and Green Coffee Bean, all ingredients known for promoting weight loss. This Vanilla Honey Protein Dip is a must-try! 

Vanilla Honey Protein Dip

Ingredients:

1 cup FAGE Total 0% Fat Greek Yogurt

1 scoop Image Sports Weight Loss Whey

1 tbsp honey

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together and place in a serving bowl. Serve with pita, pretzels, bread or your favorite cracker.

What's your favorite way to "Whey"? 

Weight-Loss Bikini Pic That Went Viral

I'm not gonna lie, I did cringe a little. And yes, I feel bad for doing it. But why do you think magazines are littered with gorgeous models, or why Abercrombie & Fitch bags have lean, ripped hotties? Because we like looking at attractive and sexy beings. So it's only natural to not feel "good" when looking at saggy skin. But the more I thought about it, I realized that if I were in Brooke Birmingham's shoes, I would feel damn good and proud and want to flaunt my new body. This made me think about my own weight loss. I am still not "skinny" in the world of fitness or modeling, but when I lost 35lbs I wanted to flaunt my new look in skimpy clothing and swim suits.

My Switch to a FitBit Flex

So you may have read my post about the Fitbit Force and how much I loved it. Well that was written before the voluntary recall. Now you can't even purchase that model. They pulled them all from the shelves and are revamping it. I guess it was causing a skin rash or burn where the charging port touched the top of you wrist. I never had any issues with it and made the choice to keep mine. A couple weeks ago, I lost mine!! I was so upset and didn't realize just how much I relied on this little device to help me with daily goals.

Healthy Salmon & Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Healthy recipe time! This one contains quite a few health benefits and one of my favorite dinners. One food I hear many people don't like is brussels sprouts. Althought I'm not sure how you can't love these great-tasting greens, brussels sprouts are high in antioxidant and can aid in lowering cholesterol and reducing inflammation. 

And everyone knows that salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids for heart health and brain/nerve function. Salmon is also the easy way to get your daily protein to strengthen muscle and tissue. And, did you know that avocado fruit is considered by the Guinness World of Record to be the most nutritious fruit??? I knew it was good for you, but that little fact right there surprised even me! It contains valuable fat to lower cholesterol, they are high in fiber to help reduce your appetite, and they contain lots of necessary vitamins. This recipe is a must try:

Poor Form at the Gym

People don't seem to get it that just because you've made your presence at the gym doesn't mean you'll lose weight or you're work is done. You need to give your workout your undivided attention and remove any distraction such as the little hottie next to you or your ringing cell phone. It's one hour that you need to dedicate to you and only you and really pay attention to what you are doing. 

Too often I see people, mostly women, performing exercises incorrectly. This is SO BAD on so many levels. One, you can injure yourself and two, you are not going to see the gains you want. Your form is so important to your success. For starters, if you injure yourself, you'll be out of the gym and unable to perform exercises which obviously kills your momentum and results. You need total focus on the exercise at hand to ensure you are performing it properly. Why do you think they have mirrors at the gym? It's not for those muscle-bound meatheads to check themselves out, it's for you to watch your form so you are doing your exercises properly. 

Fitness Personality Test

We all like to take little quizzes to see what we are, but when it comes to fitness there aren't too many quizzes you can take. Until now! Bodybuilding.com just released a Fitness Personality Test that is surprisingly interesting and accurate. 

For each personality type, it shows your unique strengths and weaknesses. Once you know your personal fitness mix, you can you can transform your weaknesses into strengths and surmount any hurdle.

Check out this five-minute test, answer with your gut response, and see where you fall on the fitness scale. Each personality type has a downloadable worksheet with tips and tools to help you achieve your fitness goals. Take the quiz NOW!