Clean + Bright + Sexy training series Video #3

May
18
cbs3

  In today’s video we’re going to cover how to create an exercise plan you actually want to stick to. I’m breaking down the 3 most common reasons people give up on an exercise plan, and how to reverse them. I gotta tell ya though, in the first part of this video I’m straight forward [...]

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Clean+Bright+ Sexy training series Video #2

May
13
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In today’s video I’ll teach you how to eat in a way to have awesome energy ALL day so that at 4pm you’re not reaching for a chocolate bar and a red bull. And what foods you NEED to be eating to get beautiful glowing skin naturally. I’m also going to tell you the simple [...]

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Clean + Bright + Sexy Training Series #1

May
09
cbs

Welcome to the first video in the Clean + Bright + Sexy training series. In this series we will cover 3 key points. How to nourish your body. What foods you need to be eating to make sure you have a ton of energy all day, and what foods give you natural glowing skin. How [...]

Enjoy delicious food + My new grain free muffin recipe

Apr
25
Grain free cranberry muffins, Muffins sin gluten, magdalenas sin gluten

Thank you so much for all the great feedback regarding my last post,  How to start loving your body NOW. I really enjoyed reading all your comments and emails, and was touched by all your stories. Many of you asked me to do a follow up where I expand on one of the points each [...]

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How to start loving your body NOW

Apr
11
Love your body

I’m sure at some point or another, you’ve come across a magazine cover shouting at you, “Drop 10 lbs now with this new awesome pill”, “Zap belly fat with this hot new diet” or “Get the best body with this perfect workout”. Guess what? There’s no perfect workout, no perfect way of eating and no [...]

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The Scoop on Poop

Apr
04
constipation, how to prevent constipation

Today’s post may not be the most glamorous, but an important one nonetheless. It’s a problem that most of us have dealt with at some point or another.  It’s one of the most common complaints I hear from my clients, and a popular subject whenever I speak.   Constipation. First off, if you’re not going [...]

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Stuck in an exercise rut?

Mar
28
How to saty motivated to exercise

We all know we need to exercise. We know the benefits of exercise.  We know when we start to exercise, how awesome we start to feel. So why do we stop? The biggest reason is a lack of motivation. We can get really excited about starting, and after a few weeks, the excitement is gone. [...]

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What is stopping you from pursuing your dream?

Mar
14
How to face your fears, comfort zone

We can all be very good at coming up with every excuse in the book: “I don’t know where to start” “I’m too tired/overwhelmed/busy” “I don’t know if this is the right time” But underneath all that, is the real reason that most of us don’t dig in and start working: Fear of Failure. And [...]

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Your Best Post-Workout Snack

Mar
07
Post workout snack, cinnamon bun smoothie

  One of the most common questions I get asked is “What should I eat after a workout?” If you’re going to work your ass off during a workout, you want to do everything you can to get the most benefit from it.  A good post-workout meal/ snack helps you accomplish that. What you need [...]

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G-Free Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Feb
28
Gluten free chocolate chunk cookies, grain free chocolate chunk cookies,

I am so excited to share this recipe with you! These scrumptious cookies tie in with last week’s start doing tips: Eat real food + Get excited about eating delicious, healthy food. I’ve been trying to create a gluten free + grain free cookie that doesn’t spike your blood sugar levels AND tastes like a [...]

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Why I think diets suck.

Feb
21
las dietas son malas, las dietas no funcionana,

Yup. I said it. I am not for dieting for weight loss. Why? Diets don’t work! So many people spend months trying different crash diets and worrying about every piece of food they put in their mouths. And  have you ever noticed that as soon start a diet, all you want to do is eat? [...]

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My Valentine’s Day Confession

Feb
13
Valentine's Day

OK. I confess. I love Valentine’s day.   But not in the over priced flowers, candy hearts, or the I-want-my-boyfriend-to-buy-me-jewelry kind of way. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all shmoopy woopy and sappy cards. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of any reason to get dressed up, go on a date and put [...]

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How I Faced My Fears And Took A Giant Leap Forward

Jan
31
Ana Alexandre, How to face fears

This was originally published at YourBellaLife.com I admit it. I wasn’t always happy. Before I moved to Barcelona 2 ½ years ago, I would wake up every morning knowing I was living a life that wasn’t meant for me. But instead of taking a deeper look inside to figure out why, I buried all my [...]

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Creating more excitement for 2013

Jan
03
2013

Happy 2013! Every New Year so many of us set resolutions about things we want to change in the up coming year.   Lose weight/eat more veggies/write that novel.  But by mid-February, how many of us are a slim, spinach-eating, novel-writing machine? The problem with resolutions is they tend to be goals with no emotion behind [...]

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Healthy Holiday Desserts

Dec
20
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Think healthy eating during the holidays means passing up dessert? No way! Try out my 3 favourite healthy + delicious (and easy to make!)  holiday treats.  I’d love to know what you think   Pumpkin Custard Ingredients 4 cups of cooked pumpkin 5 eggs 1/2 cup agave nectar 2 cups of almond milk 1 tsp [...]

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