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I bought a gorgeous bunch of kale from my local produce market this week so I decided to make one of my favorite healthy snacks, kale chips! Sounds boring, I know, but actually these come out really delicious and will satisfy your craving for something crunchy. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 bunch kale 1 tablespoon olive oil…

There is no shortage of myths surrounding the topic of women and resistance training. In this article, I am going to debunk 5 of the most common myths and set the record straight, once and for all. Before we get started down our list of frightfully ?awed female resistance training misconceptions, let’s define resistance training.…

The quick answer is no! There are two forms of vitamin B-12, cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin. The difference you ask? Cyanocobalamin is less effective and potent form of vitamin B-12. In order for your body to absorb any benefits of the vitamin, it needs to convert it to methylcobalamine, during the process little is absorbed. With…

Personal Trainer Discusses Benefits of Training During Pregnancy Pregnancy is a time of dramatic changes in a woman’s life, not only physically, but emotionally as well. Many women, especially first time mothers, are in the realm of the “unknown” and do not know what to expect during their 9 months of pregnancy.  The idea of…

I love mashed potatoes, but all those carbs just don’t fit in with my diet.  This is a  healthy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes that will satisfy your cravings. The combination of cauliflower and cannellini beans creates a thick and creamy texture, and as an added bonus, the beans pack an awesome protein punch. Ingredients…

Haddonfield! Hiring a Personal Trainer: the good, the bad and the (sometimes) ugly Hiring a personal trainer is a fantastic idea, whether you are new to fitness or are looking to reach the next level in your fitness abilities and overall health.  Deciding to embark on a training program with a personal trainer is, however,…

Training Aspects’, Anna Negron, Wins Miss Central Coast Training Aspects would like to congratulate Anna Negron for winning Miss central coast on Saturday October 19th! The pageant had 10 very talented and attractive ladies competing. The girls were judged on talent, fitness( swim wear), evening wear and interview. Anna came out victorious in all challenges.…

It’s coming close to being halloween, my favorite holiday of the year! We all know what that means, a gigantic bag full of candy coming home to sit in a corner and stare at us for the next few months.  I saw this recipe and figured having something this cute as an alternative to the…

Personal Trainer Explains How to Overcome Leptin Resistance and Improve Fat Loss! Continued from last week’s article Thankfully, not only can leptin resistance be prevented but it can be overcome as well! Leptin resistance is usually caused by a very poor diet consisting of a lot of sugar, products containing high fructose corn syrup, and…

Personal trainer reveals weight loss secret: Leptin! What is it? And How it Affects your Body? What Is Leptin: Leptin is a protein produced in the fat cells, it then circulates through the bloodstream, and is delivered to the brain.  The leptin hormone has gone by many names including the “obesity hormone,” the “fat hormone,”…

Pumpkin Spice Granola: the weight loss snack ‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice EVERYTHING! Last week I promised a pumpkin spice recipe, and I like to make good on my promises, so here it is…Pumpkin Spice Granola.  The vast majority of store bought granola has tons of unnecessary sugar added to it, making what should…

The power plate: Vibration technology The power plate, a vibrating plate, which many assume is a gimmick! A machine that looks like a doctor scale on steroids, you stand on it and it stimulates your muscles? That’s right! The problem is not with the technology, but the way it has been used in the past.…