[sharethis] So here we are…Memorial Day weekend. If you are in the States, I’m sure you will be finding your way to either the pool or to a cookout this weekend. I started celebrating early by watching the Blue Angels perform. It’s a tradition during commissioning week at the Naval Academy. We all played hooky (shhhhh) from school and work… … Read More
[sharethis] I had the shakes this morning at boot camp…rowing 1,000 meters and then 50 wall ball squats…sh*t, I was ready to pass out. I’m hardly EVER like this but with the jelly beans and chocolate that happened the day before; it all makes sense. I craved cleaning up and since I get asked all the time, “Lisa, what do … Read More
[sharethis] Ready to put the clean eating plan together? We talked about reading labels and portion control and now it is time to make clean eating a habit. I discuss the top 3 ways to get your plan underway during the vid. View and then read about the amazing prep ideas below: (Yes, Kate and Ana, the hen, are … Read More
[sharethis] Size matters. That’s why the 2nd step of your Clean Eating Action Plan deals with good ole portions. Portion control is another clean eating basic that can trip us up. When you are eating real nutrient-dense foods, your body understands how to process effectively. This gives you more energy, you burn fat easily, and all cells get what they … Read More
[sharethis] Eating clean…what does that exactly mean? Food is the fuel that keeps your body running smoothly, looking and feeling sexy and free from pain and illness. When you eat clean, you eat food that is anti-inflammatory (lots of dark leafy greens, veggies, fruit, quinoa, lentils, nuts, seeds, etc…) You know, real, whole food. I keep Michael Pollans’ book, Food … Read More
[sharethis] Winter… I have a love-hate relationship with it. Usually in December, I look forward to the first snowflake. I conjure up images of sipping hot vegan cocoa in front of the fireplace, all cuddled up with a cozy blanket and warm fuzzy socks. But by the end of February, fuhgeddaboudit. I’m done. There’s the other side of winter, the … Read More
[sharethis] Super Bowl Sunday is almost here! Are you as excited as I am? I have to honestly say that I LOVE football. It’s probably a given since I grew up in Pittsburgh and everything is about the Steelers. We were groomed at a very young age to know everything about the sport and our favorite team. I remember being … Read More