Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Guest Blog”
BREAKING BAD HABITS By Constance Ray Each day, millions of Americans suffer with some form of substance dependency. This could be alcohol, nicotine, prescription medications, or illegal drugs. For many, addiction is part of a downward spiral that never seems to and. But it does not have to be a life sentence and through counseling, treatment, and self-care, addiction is …
BALANCE YOUR HEALTH BALANCE YOUR LIFE By Jane Sandwood When it comes to achieving optimal health, you get exactly what you give your body in return. As humans, we strive to achieve happiness, good health, and overall wellness. We want to become the best versions of ourselves rather than the average Joe.
ESSENTIAL OILS & YOUR WORKOUT By Jane Sandwood, Guest Blogger One under utilized way to incorporate essential oils into your life is in your pre/post workout routine. When used appropriately, the right essential oils can make your workouts healthier and more effective. The key is knowing which oils to use for your desired results. Explore three ways that essential oils can take …
STILL TIME TO REACH YOUR FITNESS GOALS By Helen Bradford, Guest Blogger Fitness goals – the top priority point of so many New Year’s Resolution lists. However, as it usually goes, most of us somehow forget about the promises we made to ourselves as soon as February takes place. And then we soon realize that the half of the year …
THE BEFORE & AFTER By Scarlet Gratton, Guest Blogger Everyone knows that a successful workout routine is much more than just sweating it out at the gym. Do you know what really needs to be done before or even after, in order to get the most out of your workout?
SUMMER FITNESS KICKSTART By Jane Grates, Guest Blogger Now that we’re heading into summer, we can finally safely say that we’re putting a long, cold, and dreary winter and spring behind us. Soon our days will be packed with abundant amounts of sunshine, lots of toasty warm temperatures, and the lovely sounds of children playing outside all day long.
EASY EFFECTIVE GLUTES By Jessica Allion Grab your nearest barbell and get to work on those glutes. These glute exercises are going to take you back to the basics. Quick & easy when you just want it…quick and easy.
SWEET INSPIRATION By Heathyr Marie Stanics “How did you get started in yoga?” “I’m not flexible at all. I can’t even touch my toes. Can I still do yoga?” “Can you give me instructional advice? I want to do what you’re doing, but don’t know where to start.”
WEIGHT LOSS RESOLUTION By Kristi Romero January 1st is right around the corner. Have you made your New Year’s Resolution? Is it the same resolution as last year? And the year before that? Does it have something to do with losing weight or getting in shape? If you answered yes, you are definitely not alone.
GET IN THE ZONE By Jane Sandwood To get the results that you want, you have to exercise right, but you also have to eat right. Therefore, you need to have the perfect balance of nutrition and exercise.
It’s overwhelming when you first decide to commit to a health, wellness and fitness regimen. It’s almost scary enough to completely deter you. Some of you, may be thinking more is better – more cardio, more supplements, and the unfortunate part, less eating.
Are you looking for a super easy gift for everyone on your list? Christmas Gift Granola is a great gift to have ready for those spontaneous holiday pop-ins or to give your kid’s teachers!
Nicole Wilkins knows how to stay on track and wants to share with you her tips and strategies to Get Back on Track! Did you overdo it a bit too much over the holidays or at a party last night? Worrying about it won’t help. No one is perfect.
3 REASONS TO DRINK MORE By Jane Sandwood How far would you expect your car to go without gas? Not very far, right? So why do we often expect our body to perform at its best when we’re not hydrating ourselves properly? To stay hydrated when working out can make or break a great workout!
A positive thought process often leads to a greater chance of a positive and successful outcome. Furthermore, a negative thought process often leads to a greater chance of a negative and unsuccessful outcome.
Mug cakes are a great way to get those cake cravings in check without having to make a whole pan of tempting treats!
And of course, we had to figure out a way to make one that tastes like your favorite fall favorite! This mug cake tastes just like a fresh baked pumpkin pie!
What contains 362 times more bacteria than a public toilet?
What has been known to have 79 times more bacteria than a water faucet?
The answer may alarm you! But don’t sweat it…we have some ideas for you that will keep those creepy crawly germs away!
Halloween treats can be very haunting to the waistline but they don’t have to be! If you know just how many treats you can have it will keep you on track and those treats won’t play tricks on you! Also includes tricks that will help slay away those pesky temptations!
Did you know that you can reduce the risk of breast cancer coming back by exercising during and after treatment?
We have taken the wonderful ingredients of cinnamon coffee cake and made it even better with the addition of protein …of course!
We made it with the delicious CTD Sports IsoLicious flavor of Cinnamon Cereal Crunch and we have also made them portable!
This mug cake recipe is for the serious choco-holics out there! The lava is the hand full of decadent chocolate chips added in the second half of cooking! Worried about the macros? No sweat… …just omit the chocolate chips! We promise this Chocolate Protein LAVA Mug Cake will still be absolutely satisfying!
September 29th is National Coffee Day!
Thank goodness we can have it every other day of the year too, agreed?
Have you ever wondered how coffee got its magical powers? Take a moment, grab a cup of joe and let Jane Sandwood explain it all for you right here…
It is wonderful nowadays to have so many products available to help us reach our goals. Unfortunately, with so many choices it can get quite confusing and overwhelming as to what is the best to help us reach them.
We did the hard work for you and broke down the Top 5 Best Proteins for Post Workout, Meal Replacement & Baking!
Okay, so there are a million and two recipes out there for granola bars. I know. BUT this one is like the easiest and tastiest granola bar you will ever try!
This recipe is pretty versatile. You could really change quite a bit if you would like to add chocolate chips or dried fruit such as cranberries, dried pineapple or mango…yum.
Sure lifting weights is probably the easiest and most convenient way to build muscle but what if you don’t have weights available? …or what if you just need to change up your workout? There are other ways to build that muscle find out now!
Whether you have been dreaming of your wedding day bliss since you played the lead as Cinderella, or you waited until the last minute because that is how you roll. HerSUPPZ has several products and ideas that you can take advantage of to make the journey and your special day as magical as it can be!
As the days of summer wind down and the school supplies take over the stores and our kitchen tables, we also start thinking about how to get our kids to eat healthy at school! We have a couple helpful ways to get your kids to love their lunch!
IT ALL STARTED WITH A BREAKUP By Heathyr Stanics It all started with a breakup. Now I know that’s not a positive way to start a bio, but I swear it gets good. In 2011 I split from my then fiancé, and as it neared it’s ugly end, I turned to food and alcohol for comfort, as many women do. …
Are your kids glued to the tv while the summer is wasting away? Do you want your kids to step A-WAY from the videos and toss the controller?
Are your kids already busy playing outside but want some fun new activities that YOU can be involved in too?
…sometimes it’s important for us to take a step back and not be so hard on ourselves about getting to the gym. Which Gym do you have a relationship with?
MY LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH COMPETING I reluctantly start by telling you, I do not have my Pro Card in Women’s Bodybuilding. Nevertheless, I have gotten asked why I want to compete and sometimes wonder the same thing. So, this will be quite therapeutic for me and I hope it can help someone understand a little more of what competing is …
BAKING WITH PROTEIN POWDER Learning how to bake with protein powder seems to be a science in itself for sure! It takes some trial and error and I have had my share of errors believe me, but the nutritional value of figuring out what works is definitely worth it! I love that people are paying attention to what they are …
Although most things in moderation are fine, if you can make a healthier version why wouldn’t you?
HOW I BEGAN MY 200 lbs of FIGHT originally published Jan 2015 I wasn’t overweight growing up but I certainly did not eat very well and was definitely not in good shape. I am quite sure my story is like many other women who have given birth and struggled with the weight that comes with having babies. Before even realizing …
Holiday eating can be quite tricky to reel in. The temptations seem endless but despite differences in ability, desire, and commitment, there are a number of guidelines that remain the same.