By Allison Frahn It’s time to step up the game good old pork chops and applesauce. Not only do the caramelized apples and walnuts provides a visual elegance, they add a robust delicious flavor to really amp it up. Pork chops can be cooked a variety of ways, but the way that I find them … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn A good old-fashioned pumpkin pie is almost guaranteed to be a dessert feature during the holidays. While pumpkin is incredibly healthy, all the added sugar and high fat ingredients that typically go into creating a cheesecake, make it a high calorie treat. Now, it is certainly okay to indulge and treat … SEE MORE
It’s time to announce the winners of my 40 Day Build Challenge! This Challenge was all about gaining (lean) muscle and getting stronger – and … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer For as long as I’ve been involved in the fitness industry – which is nearing 17 years now – it breaks my heart when I see how disappointed people can be when it comes to their goals. Whether it’s because they are making small changes, or progress seems … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn As we get into the colder seasons, a nice big bowl of soup becomes a more frequent meal of choice. I’ve heard that many people shy away from making soup because they think that it takes such a long time…but I’m here to prove that wrong! Not all soup preparations will … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Ahhh, the holidays. So many things come to mind this time of year: friends, family, fellowship and…food! … SEE MORE
By Nicole The first workout is only 2 exercises, but you’ll be doing them as a ladder. You start with 10 reps and subtract a rep each successive set until you get down to one. Squeeze those abs tight on every rep. This shoulder workout starts with 7 sets for your rear deltoids. I … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn Crisps or Crumbles are typically fruit based desserts that have a crust-like topping instead of a crust on the bottom. There are so many varieties based on the fruit, filling, and topping ingredients chosen. I went with a Cherry Walnut Crisp because it happens to be one of my favorites. I’m … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Here’s a workout with 5 supersets featuring a variety of moves for quads, hamstrings, and abs. Don’t … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer The word “weakness” has a pretty negative connotation. We have grown up in a world where strong = good, and weak = bad. Who wants to feel weak, or have a weakness exposed, or even acknowledge that any part of them is weak? We typically have a huge … SEE MORE
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