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The Best Type of Cardio for Fat Loss

For those of you that don’t already know, this past May I graduated with my Master’s Degree in exercise physiology from Illinois State ( Go Redbirds!) and also completed my undergraduate degree in exercise science. My thesis topic was spent looking at how dietary intake/composition effects fuel metabolism during increasing intensity aerobic exercise. In layman’sContinue reading “The Best Type of Cardio for Fat Loss”

Dark Chocolate Blueberry Protein Pancake Recipe

There’s nothing like waking up on Saturday mornings to the smell of freshly made pancakes. This recipe provides natural whole grains from oat and wheat flour, more protein per serving, and mouth-watering taste in each bite! Here is one of my favorite pancake recipes! Dark Chocolate Blueberry Protein Pancake Prep time: 5 min| Cook time:Continue reading “Dark Chocolate Blueberry Protein Pancake Recipe”

The Best Post-Workout Nutrition for Recovery

During a workout you expend energy by using up the fuel in your muscle known as glycogen stores, as well as breaking down your muscle fibers. So, the goal for post workout nutrition is to repair those damaged muscle fibers and refill your glycogen stores as quick as possible. This leads to a decrease inContinue reading “The Best Post-Workout Nutrition for Recovery”

Beef Pot Roast

Winter is here and it’s time to bust out the slow cooker for some home cooked comfort meals! Slow cookers also known as crock pots are a great for Saturday and Sunday dinners and even week nights when you’re busy at work and running errands throughout the day. Prep time is minimal and theContinue reading “Beef Pot Roast”

You Aren’t Just A Number: Defining Scale Weight

After only being in the fitness industry full time for about a year now the questions I get asked about mostly have to do with body weight and nutrition. I work with mainly general population older adults and athletes. Most of my older female clients are trying to lose weight while my males clients areContinue reading “You Aren’t Just A Number: Defining Scale Weight”