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...but will there be food?

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"Sometimes I love cake more than I love being fit."                                                        - Me  ..every time I see cake. I love food. Like, I seriously love food. I'm the kind of person that will sit and think about what I'm eating for lunch and dinner that day while I'm eating my breakfast.. or my pre-breakfast snack that I have while my breakfast is cooking. Don't judge me. You do it, too. The problem isn't that I love food. The problem is that I let my love of food hinder the self-respect I have for my own body. We all get one body; just one. While some issues can't be helped a lot of our aches and pains are from our own doing. MYSELF INCLUDED! Does eating Taco Casa make me wake up with indigestion all night and force me to eat a small mountain of Rolaids the following day? YES! Does that stop me from eating it? HECK NO! It tastes good! It makes me feel  good; but really it doesn't. Taking care of our bodies go
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Don't eat the cake.

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"Somewhere between the desire to have a six pack of abs and the need for a six pack of cupcakes I find myself in a constant struggle of being motivated and being a bum." - Me. We've all been there at some point or another. It's Sunday evening, I'm standing in front of the refrigerator at 10:33 at night looking for one last snack. "We're starting our diet tomorrow. I'm just making sure there isn't anything in here I want to eat before it starts!" At least that's the excuse I tell my husband so I don't feel so bad about finishing off my half eaten tub of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. "I'm going to get all the cravings taken care of and start fresh in the morning." The only catch is, when morning comes I completely skip breakfast, drink two cups of coffee for lunch, and then eat five tacos for dinner. Motivation and discipline are the key to any goal. Whether you're wanting to lose weight, get a promotion at
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"Lean" on Fat Burners

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    As a trainer and person who's lost over 100 lbs, I know one of the biggest factors in losing weight is the timeline.  "How long is it going to take?"     We are plagued with this 'Microwave Mindset'. We don't want to preheat the oven, bake the meal and then wait for it to cool. We want to pop it in the microwave, heat it up for a couple minutes and then eat it so fast we burn our tongues. We do this over and over even though we know it would have been a lot better had we really invested the time and effort into prepping the meal properly.     Our health is no different. We want all the benefits of the hard work without actually making the sacrifice. Instead we search for the next "magic" pill or "quick" fix and get a burn on the tongue instead of enjoying the full flavor of a well prepared meal.     While it's always best to take a natural approach to any kind of weight loss or workout routine; that doesn't mean you can
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The Skinny on Amino's

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    If you've been brave enough to stick your toe in the pool we call "Fitness" then you've more than likely heard the importance of protein. You know the stereotype; hit the gym, throw some weights around, then sit back and fuel those gains with a tasty protein drink. While the concept seems simple enough; it's really not that cut and dry.    Protein is actually made up of amino acids. When you ingest a protein, your body breaks it down into individual amino's, restructures them and then uses them for whatever purpose they're needed for at the time. While drinking protein after a workout is ideal, you're really cutting your gains and recovery short when you don't add additional amino supplementation to your routine.    Of the 20 main amino acids, only 11 are produced naturally by our bodies. These are called non-essential amino's because it's not necessary to get them from our diet. Amino's have a multitude of responsibility that
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Whole Wheat Blueberry RSP Protein Muffins

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Whole Wheat Blueberry RSP Protein Muffins Because blueberries and protein are life. 'Nough said. Order your protein today @  www.RSPNu trition.com .  Use promocode  RSPFranny  for 30%off! What you need: - 1/2 cup vegetable oil - 1/2 cup applesauce - 2 eggs - 1/2 brown sugar - 1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground - 1.5 cups whole wheat flour - 2 scoops of RSP Protein Powder - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 2/3 cup fresh blueberries What to do: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine wet ingredients and set aside. Combine dry ingredients and then mix both together. Fold in blueberries. Scoop batter into muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Best served warm!
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RSP Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

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Peanut Butter Protein Cookies I don't know about you but I'm a total peanut butter FREAK! I love ANYTHING that includes peanut butter, including these babies! Order your protein today @ www.RSPNutrition.com . Use promocode RSPFranny for 30%off! What you need: - 1/2 cup of RSP Vanilla Protein - 1 large egg - 1 cup peanut butter, smooth - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips - 1/2 tsp of salt - 1/3 cup of cane sugar What to do: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Roll dough into bite size balls, place on cookie sheet and “smash” with a fork. Sprinkle cookies with cane sugar and bake for 12-15 minutes. Allow to cool before serving!
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Cinnamon RSP Protein Apples

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Cinnamon Protein Apples Order your protein today @  www.RSPNutrition.com .  Use promocode  RSPFranny  for 30%off! Need a quick snack? Look no further. Try this great finger food to fill your tummy and brighten your day! What you need: - 3 Honey Crisp Apples - 1 tbsp Cinnamon, ground - 1 scoop of RSP Vanilla Protein What to do:  Cut the apples into chunks, and place them in a plastic bag. Add cinnamon and protein, seal bag and shake until evenly coated. Serve immediately or chill. Need something sweeter?  Prep the apples as listed above and then throw in a pot with 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tbsp of butter. Cook on medium heat until apples are soft. Throw in a pie crust and bake per crust directions!
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