Brussels Sprouts, little green balls of goodness. It is tasty, easy to prepare, and a naturally fat fat, high fiber, low GI super food. Popular in Belgum, it was introduced to the United States in the 1800′s. The little green balls are not only great if you are trying to lose weight, but also [...]
Love chocolate but don’t want all the extra sugar and calories? Here is the solution. Try some cacao instead! What is Cacao? Cacao (kə-kau, ka-kow, is the dried seeds of a South American evergreen tree, which are most commonly used in making cocoa, chocolate, and cocoa butter. It is also called cacao bean, and [...]
Does Yoga get you in shape? Absolutely! Check out the YOGA MOVEMENT in this video clip as Annie takes you to the Texas Yoga Conference and see why we are excited to YOGA! In addition to an amazing total body workout, it is also a mental workout too! Yoga is an exercise system [...]
With Valentine around the corner, love is in the air, and so are first dates! If laughter is the best medicine, prepare to get your daily dose! Want to know what really happens after a first date? Here is the low down. Girls love to gossip about first date details: The restaurant, the kiss, you [...]
With all this talk about health and proper nutrition, it is hard not be confused by all the information out there. So what is the best way to eat and be healthy? A healthy nutritional diet requires being well rounded with the suitable amount of nutrients, vitamins as well as minerals. The RDA’s recommendation [...]
(AUSTIN, Texas – February 2012) Country music stars Jack Ingram and Hayes Carll will be co-headlining at this year’s Grounded in Music 2012 Benefit Concert to raise funds for the organization’s music education program. This year’s event will be held at the Gibson Guitar Showroom in Austin on Wednesday, February 15 and doors will open [...]
Could stress be making you sick? In this video, Annie talks about why reducing stress is good for your overall health, which includes keeping a healthy body weight. Learn about the foods to eat and avoid to keep a healthy weight and lose extra fat, click here.
Laughter. We all know it feels great to laugh, but did you know it was good for you too? Experts compare laughing to exercise; both having the ability to boost your health. Sure, you know about the infinite benefits of an active lifestyle, but did you know that laughter supports the immune system, [...]
Everyone seems to be talking about going “green” and eating organic foods. The media talks about it; the manufacturers advertise it. But do you know why organic foods is better? Food today is produced on mass factory farms. The “normal” farming process uses massive amounts of pesticides and chemical fertilizers that kill soil life, reducing [...]
Think getting fit is hard? Think again. In this video, Annie talks about Fat Loss Myth #5, “It is too hard!”. Most people think to lose weight and get in shape, you have to change everything you are doing all at once. The truth is, you can still get results with little changes in [...]
Planning out your workout before getting to the gym helps you stay on track toward your workout goals. Just like how you plan your important projects out at work, planning out exactly what you are going to do keeps you accountable for your actions. It also gives you a sense of direction. Chances are, [...]
Check out the 3rd annual Texas Yoga Conference and Music Festival at the University of Houston Main Campus in Houston, Texas. Hundreds of yoga teachers and enthusiasts from Texas and beyond descended on Houston’s University of St. Thomas the weekend of February 25 – 27, 2011 to bliss out to Sean Johnson and the [...]
Is staying up late making you fat? In this video, Annie talks about why it is important to get adequate sleep in order to lose fat. When the body is not getting enough rest, it is not able to optimize many essential functions, including metabolizing calories and fat quickly. To learn [...]
Is your glass half-empty or half-full? Having a glass half-full attitude has been shown to positively affect your health and well-being. Personality traits like optimism and pessimism can affect many areas of your life, including longer lifespan, decrease rate of depression, greater resistance to common cold, reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as [...]
Most people think that being healthy means you have to give up all your favorite foods, which is not true. In this series, “The Biggest Weight Loss Myths Busted”, I talk about Myth #4, “Can’t Eat Favorite Foods.” When you are trying to lose weight or get in shape, you can still have your [...]
Everyday you hear the people taking about living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that mean? Healthy living is simple: It means committing to a lifestyle that promotes health, both mental and physical. Here are 6 things you can do TODAY to being a healthier, happier YOU. 1) Get enough sleep. As a [...]
We know water is good for us, but did you know why? Here are 10 fun facts about why H20 is cool. 1) Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water. 2) Water helps [...]
Think doing cardio is enough to help you lose that extra weight? Think again. In Part 3 of our series “Biggest Weight Loss Myths Busted”, Annie shares with you the most important thing you can do in your workout to help you burn the extra calories and fat, long after the workout is done. Give [...]
Happy New Years everyone! By now, most of you have made your new years resolution, and chances are “getting in shape” is on the list. January is the time where most people get a gym membership with the intent to start working out and losing excess weight. Initially, you may lose a few pounds, and [...]
When it comes to making good healthy choices in your diet, drinking beer is actually better for you than drinking sugary sodas. In this video, I explain why drinking beer is actually better for you than drinking soda. (Of course, water is best!) Click here for a free educational video on how to lose [...]
Easy and Delicious Recipe Brussels Spouts
Love Chocolate? Try Cacao, the healthy raw chocolate!
The Yoga Movement – Amazing workout for butt, thighs, and upper body
Funny Girl Talk – First Date Morning After – Parody
Losing Weight and Body Fat – Eat Small Meals
2012 Grounded in Music Benefit featuring Jack Ingram & Hayes Carll
Can stress can make you sick and overweight?
Why Laughter is really the best medicine
Is your foods making you sick?
Fat Loss Myths BUSTED! Myth #5 “It is too hard!”
Getting older sucks. Your metabolism slows down, things start sagging, and you trade playground time for a desk job. What does that mean? For me, it means none of my pants would zip up any more, right around the time when I took my first grown-up job as a pharmaceutical rep, which was worse then the freshmen 20 (pounds), since my metabolism also started slowing down. I tried everything. Dieting, exercise, detox,... you name it; I have tried it. For me, dieting was not fun. Being hungry all the time meant none of my friends want to be around me. I tried detox and that was NOT for me. (My friends threatened to hog tie my and feed me... I was super cranky, to say the least!) Exercising seemed like a great idea, except I had no idea what I am suppose to do! After doing years of research, I learned the secret to staying fit and living a healthy lifestyle. My friends kept asking me how I was able to lean up, and I decided to get certified as a personal trainer through ISSA and quit my day job to pursue what I love: Helping people live a happy healthy life! I created this site so I can share this with others and help them achieve their goals as well. =)
