Editor’s note: Article by Guest blogger Mandi Gelsen, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer — The TRUTH on the Health Benefits of Red Wine—or Lack There of: “One Glass of Red Wine is Equivalent to an Hour in the Gym” “Is Red Wine Actually Good for You” “4 Health Benefits of Red Wine” Yes, my friends. You know you’ve

Editor’s note: Article by our friends over at FanBread — If you’re into health and fitness, chances are you have a designated water bottle or two, that you keep by your side for any work-out. It hydrates you before you hit the trail and quenches your thirst when that hundredth and one squat has you

Guest post by Jason Parsons Every time I see someone bent over doing a hamstring stretch, a tiny tear forms in the corner of my eye.  No, it isn’t because my allergies are acting up again or because I just chopped up some onions.  You see, this tiny tear was born from the following: Sadness, because I

Editor’s note: Article by Guest blogger Justin Zipprich __ High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a method of exercise in which an individual quickly alternates between short and intense anaerobic exercise and much calmer recovery periods. Studies have shown that individuals who train using intervals have lost weight, and have also improved their metabolism and vastly improved their

After eating pretty heavy over the holidays, I like to drink water throughout the day – WITH my other meals – to help with detoxifying the body.  I have posted about infused waters before.  They are a great way to pump your body with vitamins and minerals, while also helping with detox. Lemon helps with digestion and boosts your

Here’s the story behind my sweet potato sliders! Huge thanks to American Express for allowing me to share this story. The same energy and excitement I feel when exercising is matched every time I step into the kitchen to try a new recipe. In both places I “train” hard and look for creative ways to

If you’re trying to prepare nearly all of your meals in advance, variety will be critical so that you do not deviate from your diet and actually eat the food you spent all that time preparing.  To help guard against “diet fatigue,” I recommend prepping 2 -3 flavors of chicken each week.  Here’s how I do it

I served up chicken mole with a side of quinoa and a summer salad.  See instructions, ingredients, and steps for my meal below. Chicken Mole: I just followed Kevin’s recipe for the chicken mole which can be found here: http://fit.xdemos.co/healthy-chocolate-chicken-mole-meal-prep/    

Grocery List: tomato paste (16oz) 10 instant oatmeal packets smooth peanut butter (500g) box of pasta wheat shells 12 large eggs mozzarella cheese shredded (340g) frozen mixed veg (750g) 3 red delicious apples green zucchini bundle asparagus 1 red onion 2 avocado 3 red tomatoes 3 bell peppers 1 kg sweet potato 3 lb chicken

I recreated this fitmencook recipe and it turned out great.  These are extremely filling!  I will definitely be making these again soon!  Try it out! http://fit.xdemos.co/tilapia-stuffed-avocado-with-black-beans-corn/ My Instagram Profile: http://instagram.com/eyoungfit

I recreated the recipe below using lean ground bison.  These are extremely tasty and easy to make!  No more buns! Washed them down with some homemade strawberry lemonade (Blended half a cup of lemonade and 6 large strawberries). http://fit.xdemos.co/bbq-turkey-sweet-potato-sliders-with-spinach/ My Instagram Profile: http://instagram.com/eyoungfit

Recipe is for 1/2 a serving

I recreated the fitmencook recipe blow and it’s by far on of my new favorite things to make. I’d recommend this recipe for all! http://fit.xdemos.co/bbq-salmon-pizza/ My Instagram Profile: http://instagram.com/eyoungfit

I recreated the below fitmencook recipe and it turned out amazing.  Definitely worth a try! http://instagram.com/p/ppfVEYlDfF/ My Instagram Profile: http://instagram.com/eyoungfit

This is my recreation of the recipe below.  It turned out great so I suggest you try it! http://fit.xdemos.co/quinoa-chicken-stuffed-bell-peppers/ My Instagram Profile: http://instagram.com/eyoungfit

Recipe is for 2 servings, so eat one half and save the rest for later!

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