Breast Cancer – the Testosterone connection
The statistics certainly appear intimidating, but don’t let breast cancer scare you this Halloween month! A diagnosis is not a death sentence, and October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month to help women become pro-active in better prevention and detection of the disease. Let’s look at some data and then at some steps you […]
The Magic of Muscle
Six Reasons Why You Should Be Lifting Weights. People often think that the only way to get lean is to do tons of cardio exercise. The truth is weightlifting, along with proper nutrition and cardio, is the best way to achieve a lean body. Building muscle offers many other benefits too! Here are six reasons […]
Banana Cream Protein Pancakes
1 scoop Medi Banana Cream Protein Powder ¼ C cottage cheese ¼ C egg white 1 T coconut flour ¼ C unsweetened vanilla almond milk (add more for desired consistency) Directions: Mix above ingredients in blender. Heat a skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Pour mixture onto the skillet and cook until […]
Are your hormones making you fat?
Are you struggling to lose weight even when you’re doing everything ‘right’? Are you suddenly gaining weight although your diet and exercise have remained the same? Your hormones could be to blame! Hormones are important to all body functions and play a significant role in your ability to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. There […]
Losing together? 5 ways to boost each other’s confidence.
Susan and Alan, a couple from Weightloss® in Auburn, understand the power of losing weight together. They have lost a combined 142 pounds to reach their weight loss goals! What Susan and Alan enjoyed most about the program was the ability to lose together, saying they motivated each other every step of the way and enjoyed cooking […]
Wasabi Almond-Crusted Salmon
4 – 4 oz. salmon filets, thawed 2-3 tsp Kikkoman Soy Sauce (no carbs) 1 tsp hot chili oil 1 tsp sesame oil ½ tsp ground ginger Salt and Pepper, to taste ½ cup Blue Diamond® Wasabi & Soy Sauce almonds, ground Preheat oven to 425°. Line a shallow baking dish with foil and place […]
What is a Medical Spa?
If you have ever sought treatments like laser hair removal or Botox, you have likely encountered a medical spa. According to americanmedspa.org, a medical spa is “a hybrid between a doctor’s office and a day spa. Medical spas operate under the full-time supervision of a licensed medical professional in a spa-like setting. When visiting a medical […]
Chicken Tikka Masala
Serving size: 4 oz. chicken and 1/2 C sauce Calories: 253 Total fat: 7 g Cholesterol: 66 mg Sodium: 232 mg Potassium: 768 mg Total carbohydrates: 16 g (Dietary Fiber: 4 g ; Sugars: 3 g) Protein: 34 g Ingredients 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 2 tsp canola oil 1 small onion 1 […]
Summer Fun and Weight Loss Can Coexist
“Oh come on, just have one bite…you don’t need to lose weight…you already look great!” You hear these sabotaging comments from your closest inner circle. While these comments are delivered with good intentions, they could be the comments that derail your weight loss efforts. Even with strong motivation to eat healthy, the summer months can […]
Iced Coffee Protein Shake
8 oz. chilled coffee 1 scoop Weightloss Cinnabun Protein Powder 1 tbsp. Half & Half 5 to 6 ice cubes For best results, brew coffee ahead and time and chill. Blend coffee with protein powder, Half & Half, and ice. Blend until mixture is smooth and ice is crushed. Nutrition Facts: Total Calories: 140 Fat: […]
