Chicken and vegetable stir fry with sweet potato mash


Ingredients: coconut oil, salt, pepper, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, onions, rosemary, green wise chicken breast, sweet potato.

1) Preheat the oven to 450. Wash your sweet potato then wrap it in tin foil and place it in the oven for 40-50 minutes.

 2) Fire up the grill and start seasoning your chicken breast. Once the grill is hot and place the seasoned chicken on the grill.

3) Gather all other ingredients, then place 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Start chopping up vegetables into quarter size pieces. Place all the chopped veggies in the frying pan. Then top with salt, pepper, and chopped rosemary.

4) The chicken will take 15-20 minutes on the grill depending on the size of the breast. Keep stirring the vegetables to let the flavors infuse together. By this time your sweet potato should be about finished.

5) Once the chicken is cooked take it off the grill to cool. Take the cooked sweet potato out of the tin foil then split it down the middle to cool off. Slice up the chicken and throw it onto the stir fry at low heat. Take the sweet potato out of its skin and mash it up with your fork. Place the stir fry on your plate with the sweet potato mash and get ready for a healthy flavorful dinner! Remember eating healthy doesn't have to be boring and repetitive. Cook with different herbs and spices to add flavors to dishes. Have a healthy and happy last day of the year!

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Thier are several differnt techniques for stretching. Self myofascial release is a technique that focuses on the tissue that surrounds and separates the muscle. By applying gentle force to bundled muscle fibers or a "knot" it will help break up the muscle fibers and release unwanted tension which can lead to muscular imbalances. A foam roller is a highly effective method of myofascial release. You must roll out until you find a tendor spot and maintain steady pressure for a minimum of 30 seconds. The more painful the knot the more time you should spend trying to release the tension. This method is extremely important for athletes or people who live active lifestyles. Another technique is static stretching. This is a more tradition method that focuses on stretching a muscle with lower force and longer duration. Usually trying to hold the point of tension for 30 seconds. This allows the muscle to relax and allows for better elongation of the muscle. This method is often used to decrease muscle spindle activity of a tight muscle before and after an activity.

  Another technique is Active isolated stretching is the process of using agonist and synergistic to dynamically move the joint into a range of motion. This method is predominantly used  for warm ups before sporting events or high intensity excercises. If an individual posses any muscular or postural imbalance this technique will not recommended. Typically 5 to 10 repetitions of each stretch performed and held 1 to 2 seconds each. Dynamic stretching uses the force production of a muscle and the bodies momentum to take a joint through the full available range of motion. Hip swings, medicine ball rotations, and walking lunges are good examples of dynamic stretching. This method is also only recommended if the person has good levels of core stability and balance.  The main thing I try to preach to clients is to live as healthy as they can. Training shouldn't just be about looking a certain way. The goal is to be healthy, strong, flexible, fast, and well balanced. Stretching might not be the most exciting activity in the world but it's so important to your have your body operate at a high level.

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Goals and strategies for stabilization training. This is where new clients or anyone starting an Excercise program for the first time should start. The main focus for this type of training is to increase muscular indurance and stability while developing optimal neuromuscular efficientcy. Enhance joint stability, increase flexibility, enhance control of posture, and improving coordination and balance. This type of training addresses the existing structural deficiencies, and also provides a superior way to alter body composition. Training in a unstable, yet controllable environment. Light weight with high repitions. No matter what your goals are in fitness you will never reach them without addressing your muscular or postural imbalances.


 This is the basics for enhancing your body and getting it to run at a high efficientcy. If you do not start improving your muscular and skeletal system eventually it will lead to pattern overload and Injury. Your goal should always be to become a healthier person, not just wanting a certain look. The human body wants To be strengthened and stretched. It was not designed to sit on the couch all day eating processed foods. It was designed  to run, jump, twist, turn, lift, and pull. To eat natural food that comes from the earth. Your body is capable of amazing things if it's taken care of properly. One of the biggest mistakes people make when starting a fitness routine is trying to do to much to quick. If you have lived a unhealthy lifestle for sometime you can't expect a couple weeks of tough workouts to replace months/years of being sedentary. The key to success is taking it one day at a time. Addressing any imbalances you may have, eating healthy natural food, and giving your body enough time rest and recover. Finding a balance that will keep your body running effectively and feeling good for years to come. Several small steps end up covering a lot of ground. Have a healthy and happy Wednesday!,

The benefits of compound movements for gaining lean muscle and fat loss. A compound movement is an Excercise that works multiple areas at one time. These movements are ideal for fat loss because they require a lot more energy then isolating a certain muscle group. They are also ideal for avoiding pattern overload. People who train one muscle group at a time are more inclined to develop muscular imbalances, because they tend to overwork certain muscle groups and neglect others. Compound movements strengthen the whole body and improve the skeletal system. ( deadlifts, squats, and lunges) are all extremely effective compound movements.

 Deadlifts work nearly every muscle in your body and help improve your posterior chain. When performed correctly their are highly effective for fat lost because they work so many different areas and require a lot of energy to perform. Squats are another great excercise to promote lean muscle growth. When you squat correctly you engage your hips, legs, core, and back, it is also a very functional movement. Lunges are another great excercise that can be performed in different planes of motion. They are great for improving strength, balance, and flexibility. These movements are highly effective  because they work multiple areas and it forces you to make different muscle groups work together. If your main goal is fat loss and increasing lean muscle mass you should definitely implement compound movements into your routine. Diet will always be the most important factor to your success, but you should also be training towards your goals. If you train arms twice a week, you will definitley gain muscle in your arms, but it will do little to change your bodies composition. Work smarter not harder. Have a happy and healthy weekend!!





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Sugar creates an addictive cycle of hunger, fatigue, and moodiness. It initially spikes blood sugar, causing us to feel energized and happy. But since their is no real nutrients in sugar our blood sugar quickly drops, leaving us tired, moody, and craving more. Sugar causes excess storage of fat. It triggers the body to produce insulin, which tells fat cells to store more. It also causes inflammation which is seen as a precursor to chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Sugar is highly addictive and overtime can be extremely toxic to the body. Research has shown that giving up refined sugars for 5 days can dramatically reduce the body's dependence on sugar. That includes processed foods, condiments, candy baked goods, sweetened beverages and fruit juices. All of which are loaded with artificial sweeteners. The cravings will be the strongest during those first five days. These foods will help reduce cravings.


 Foods that are high in protein, fat, and fiber will help your body fight off sugar cravings. These foods are highly satisfying and keep the feeling full for longer. Good fats like omega 3's will provide you with satiety and help reduce cholesterol levels. Good options would be eggs, nuts, avocados, olive oil, humus, wild salmon, or antibiotic free chicken. Another good option is to choose green leafy vegetables over bread, pasta, and refined carbohydrates. Breads are quickly converted to sugars thus creating the same cycle. Vegetables and complex carbohydrates, which keep you feeling full for hours and helps control your blood sugar levels. Arugula and kale are great for detoxing from sugar. Pure dark chocolate (100% cacao) can also help you get off sugar by releasing endorphins without spiking your sugar. Another very important step to flushing access sugar  out of your body is drinking lots of water. Drinking plenty of water will help you feel full and also flush out sugar which can cause you to retain extra water (water weight). Its important to understand the harmful effects of sugar, and take the necessary steps to break this addictive cycle.

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The main goal for everyone starting an exercise program should be to become as healthy as possible, not just look ripped, or starve yourself for results. Being healthy isn't a hobby its a lifestyle! A combination of eating well, exercising often, getting plenty of sleep, and trying to maintain balance in all aspects of your life. Eating healthy is essential to changing your bodies composition. Its impossible to out work a bad diet. You can do all the burpees, battle ropes, and tire flips you want. You will never see real results unless your eating the right foods, or more importantly staying away from the wrong ones. A healthy diet should consist of natural whole foods. Eating organic as much as possible. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, chicken, eggs, lean cuts of beef. Trying to avoid chemical enhanced or genetically modified foods. Unfortunately the food supply in America is so flooded with these food like products, its important to understand the damage they are doing on your body.


 Nutrition isn't the only factor in a healthy lifestyle. Sleep is very important to give your mind and body time to recharge from the day. Your muscles need time to recover from a tough workout in order to grow stronger. Its also important to stretch and strengthen the body to avoid pattern overload and prevent injury. Training the whole body through compound movements, is a great way to avoid over working certain body parts and neglecting others. Stress is another major factor in your health. You cannot control your stress levels, however if you exercise, eat well, and get plenty of sleep, you will definitely be less stressed. Meditation is a very powerful stress reliever also! Remember exercise doesn't have to always be jogging or lifting weights. Swim, ride bikes, do yoga, try boxing, try different things to keep you active. It will help you not get bored as well as train your body in different positions. This is key for growth physically and emotionally. The human body was designed to eat foods that the earth provides, not chemicals cooked up in a lab to cut back food cost. If you treat your body right it will treat you right back! Have a healthy and happy week!





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6 foods that you do not want to put in your body...


1) Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) Both GMOs, and the chemicals used to grow them have been shown to cause rapid tumor growth. They are a breeding ground for inflammation, cancer, and other health risk. GMOS are everywhere in todays food cycle, including most food derivatives from conventional corn, soybeans, and canola. Avoid these harmful chemicals buy choosing certified organic, certified non GMO verified, and locally grown foods that are produced naturally.

2) Processed meats- Lunch meats, bacon, sausage, and hot dogs all contain chemical preservatives that make them appear fresh and appealing, however these chemicals have been linked to cancer. Both sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite have been linked to significantly  increase the risk of colon and other forms of cancer. Try to buy uncured meats made without nitrates, preferably from a grass fed source.

3) Soda- Probably one of the worst things you can put in your body. Loaded with sugar, food chemicals, and artificial colorings, soda acidifies the body and literally feeds cancer cells. Many chronic diseases have been linked to soda including obesity, diabetes, and cancer.

4) Redefined sugars- Fructose rich sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, and xanthum gum, tend to rapidly spike insulin and cause inflammation. These chemicals are toxic and found in almost all cookies, cakes, sodas, sauces, and cereals that line our supermarkets shelves. This is a major reason chronic disease is at a all time high in the U.S.

5) Diet foods or beverages. Be aware of misleading marketing of these so called healthy products. Sucralose and aspartame ( two of the most commonly used sweeteners ) have been linked to numerous diseases including birth defects and cancer. They can both be found in most protein bars, shakes, and supplements.

6) Farmed salmon- These fish are often stored in overcrowded farms and fed antibiotics to avoid one sick fish contaminating the whole farm. Wild caught salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat, unfortunately lots of the chemicals, antibiotics, and pesticides used in farm raised salmon have been linked to cancer and other health problems.  


Pay attention to what you put in your body. All 6 of these foods are common in the average American diet. As a society we have become very unhealthy over the last 50 years, with chronic disease at a all time high. Obesity, diabetes, and cancer have all been linked to these foods so why would you put them in your body??




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