Time to blow your mind. We didn’t create this workout for you to help burn off any extra treats you eat. Although, it will definitely help you with that. We created it to help improve the QUALITY of your life. You already know how it works. Exercise can help you sleep better, cut your stress levels and boost your immunity (all big issues this time of the year!). That’s not even mentioning all the other healthy benefits … like helping to reduce your risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer. Quick and intense workouts (like the one we’re about to share with you) have the added bonus of giving you all those benefits without taking a lot of time. Family Time Alert. If you have family around, get them to join you in this workout. This holiday-themed workout makes it so much fun! It’s...Read more

You can thank us later for this… It’s an insanely awesome (and easy) recipe that’s perfect for your own holiday parties, or to bring with you to a potluck. These meatballs are healthy, but no one eating them would ever know! They’re a little tangy, a little sweet, and packed with a lot of protein and deliciousness. You can even make them a couple days in advance and then reheat them when it’s time to eat. If you’re feeding a crowd, double up on the ingredients and let them simmer. Skinny Italian Turkey Meatballs (serves 4-6 people) INGREDIENT 20 oz 1.3 lb ground turkey breast 99% lean 1/4 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs, or gluten-free crumbs 1/4 cup Reggiano Parmigiano cheese, grated 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped 1 egg 1 large clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp kosher salt + fresh pepper For the marinara sauce: 2 tsp olive oil 4...Read more

That pressure. You know what we’re talking about. Yes, it’s an amazing and magical time of year, but it also brings with it a ton of expectations. There’s time pressure, gift-giving pressure, social pressure, and even pressure to make it through the holidays with a smile. There’s also less sunshine, which can put a real damper on your mood if you’re one of the many people who experience Seasonal Affective Disorder. Plus, some of us feel pressure to make the holidays absolutely perfect for our loved ones, and to recapture the magic we remember from our childhood. Wow. That’s a lot, right? A few years ago, Healthline surveyed people about their feelings during the holidays… and 62% said they felt “very or somewhat” stressed during their holidays. Only 10% reported no stress. Researchers found that people reported they were more likely to “behave in sedentary ways like watching TV, sleeping,...Read more

Let’s be real here, how many years can you look back at where you’ve been able to stick to your healthy regime throughout the holiday season? You’re so good right now. All the efforts you put towards going to the gym are starting to pay off. You’ve been consistent with both the gym and you’re nutrition, and you’re happy to see things starting to fall in place. But you can’t help but dread that the Christmas parties with friends and work are around the corner, or that family gatherings and trips are being planned. It totally sucks I know… All the temptations with food. All the workouts that have to be cancelled to attend the events. And over time, the routine starts to break and you start to want to maintain these habits less, and less. I’ve been on both spectrums; Being too strict – watching in agony my family...Read more

I know most people can relate to this, especially right before summer season hits. Fitness may just be a routine for people but to me it is everything. I was not just able to change my physical state but also my career, my relationships, and my mental state is a lot better before I started taking care of myself. I remember I hated shopping. I hated trying on clothes. The reason why I hated it so much was because of the way I felt and how long it took me to find the clothes that made look attractive (in my eyes). Every time a would try on a pair of jeans my belly-fat would cover the top button. My love handles would flow over the side of my pants and I could see them hanging out purposely making me miserable. It is not just jeans but the shirts as well....Read more