Here’s an example of a healthy and balanced packed lunch. Try this one out, and then use it as a springboard for your own creative lunch ideas. Don’t fall into the trap of eating the same thing day after day. Remember to use the 7 steps above to create your perfect packed lunch. Servings: 1 […]

What if I told you to STOP eating one food? What if I told you that food was bread? Yes, you’d probably want to punch me. I love bread, or I used to. I practically never eat it anymore. If I do, it’s the sprouted wheat variety, I’ll have one slice early in the day […]

There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of soup on a chilly fall day. This soup contains kale, a superfood that is packed with vitamins, minerals and cancer-fighting enzymes. It contains loads of vitamin A, vitamin C, B6, manganese, calcium, copper and potassium. Servings: 10 Here’s what you need… 1 cup dried pinto beans 1 […]

Most creamy soups are filled with fat – but not this one. Indulge with this healthy carrot soup. Serve with a side of lean chicken breast or grilled fish and a small salad for a balanced meal. Servings: 2 Here’s what you need: 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 small onion, diced […]

Crunches are over rated! Don’t do them. There are much more effective ways to flatten your tummy… Here’s my good friend, Mike ‘pancakes’ Whitfield with a jump rope ab finisher for you. Now Mikey is a big finisher freak. He suggests doing these finishers after any workout, including a Female Fat Loss Over Forty workout. […]

This wrap is delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s ready in a flash, tastes amazing, and is filled with lean protein, veggies and whole sprouted grains. Try it today, but don’t be surprised if you get hooked! Servings: 2 Here’s what you need: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup tomato, […]

Question: Shawna, I thought we should just say NO to juice? You emailed this week about juicing as a way to increase nutritional density and fat loss. It seems there’s some conflicting information here. I thought you said we should steer clear of juice and liquid calories – period. You said that it’s best to […]

This wrap is perfect to pack for lunch or makes a quick and healthy dinner. It’s ready in a flash, tastes amazing, and is filled with lean turkey, veggies and whole sprouted grains. Try it today, but don’t be surprised if you get hooked! Servings: 1 Here’s what you need: 1 sprouted grain tortilla, 6 […]

Guest Post by Catherine Gordon I like to think of fat loss and body transformation as a journey. The destination is a beautiful, exciting place where wishes are fulfilled, goals are reached, and yes, dreams come true. I’m a bit of a romantic by nature, but that’s a good thing because it fuels my optimism […]

This recipe is another great way to enjoy protein-filled quinoa. Winter squash combined with celery, onion and parsley makes a healthy and comforting side dish. Servings: 10 Here’s what you need: 2 yellow onions, diced 4 celery stalks, diced 4 carrots, diced 2 cups diced squash, butternut or any other fall or winter squash 1 […]