I heard the term "Slow Carb" from Tim Ferriss in his book "The Four Hour Body", and I got to thinking what a useful description it really is. Because while limiting the amount of carbohydrate in your diet always seems to engender controversy, there is no denying that building your carbohydrate consumption around "slow carbs" is the best way to control blood sugar/insulin output, and therefore … [Read more...]
The Pharmacy Inside You – How Much Does THAT Cost?
As coaches we have heard it a thousand times... "Eating Healthy Is Expensive!" I would suggest it is a matter of perspective. You see most of us tend to be very "short term" in our thinking, and perhaps our focus can be narrower than it could be. We go to the grocery store, we make our purchases, we see the bill, and we marvel at how expensive it can be to "eat". But what else is in that cart, … [Read more...]
The Official “Get Fit NH Bootcamp” Cookbook Is Here!
The Get Fit NH Cookbook has arrived! Titled "Making A Difference Making It Happen", this cookbook is chocked full of healthy recipes from our kitchen as well as many from our incredible clients as well. Here's what's inside: Appetizers & Beverages Soups & Salads Vegetables & Side Dishes Main Dishes Desserts Breakfast Dishes This & That The cool thing about … [Read more...]
What Does Losing 1 to 2 Pounds A Week Look Like?
One pound of fat loss a week. When we are coaching our weight loss clients and ask them to set an outcome goal, usually it breaks down to losing 1-2 pounds per week, which is a realistic and achievable goal. But with that goal comes a challenge, an objection really - and it goes like this: "One pound a week doesn't seem like very much". "I mean really, that's only 4 pounds a month, shouldn't … [Read more...]
Yes Virginia, You CAN Eat Good (and Easily) For The Holidays
Christmas is a busy time of year. Don’t let it be an excuse to not eat healthy meals prepared at home. My favorite kitchen aid is my crock pot. It serves up delicious meals without a lot of fuss. Plus it makes the house smell good all day while it cooks. Here are three meals when served with a salad will keep you on track nutritionally. Salsa Style Pork 1 pound pork loin, cut into one inch … [Read more...]
Keep The Pies Off Your Thighs
I don't know about y'all (a little southern lingo there) but I am looking forward to Thanksgiving this week. My son Tim is visiting with his wife Deb, Jeff his bringing his fiance Kimberley up from North Carolina, I am guessing the three younger ones won't go anywhere, so it's going to be a full house this week! I hope you take the time to enjoy family and friends and make some great … [Read more...]
Pan-Seared Salmon
Ingredients: Two 8-ounce salmon fillets, without skin 1 tbsp coconut oil Salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste Pat the salmon fillet dry with a paper towel, and then season both sides of each fillet with salt and a generous amount of pepper. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add fillets to the skillet and cook until edges are opaque and … [Read more...]
A Quick Breakfast Boost – Vanilla Frosting!
Let's face it, breakfast is a pretty tough meal to get in your three essential elements of good nutrition...protein, produce and water. I love eggs and they are a fantastic source of protein, and omelets are pretty quick and easy to make, but even I like to change it up once in awhile. Here's a quick tip to up your protein that is fast as lighting and goes fantastic on top of a bowl of hot … [Read more...]
I Have A Beef With This Beef
So I was shopping the other day…… I often stop at The Healthy Buffalo to pick up venison and buffalo, but I thought I would check out what the local grocery store had for healthy meats. I found a great selection of wild caught seafood at Market Basket. It was there that I found a new label. I was perusing the meat isle trying to find if they had free range beef. I found a fascinating label … [Read more...]
