If you are just dropping by, make sure you check out this post so you can get the story on why we’re doing this 30 Day Challenge. To refresh, it’s 30 days no grains, dairy or legumes, no refined sugars (that includes stevia). What you can eat? Plenty of protein, veggies, a few fruits, a few nuts… [Read more…]
April 23, 2011
It’s guessing game time! I’m going to give you a clue, you guess what it is, then we’ll both find out if you’re on pace to win what’s behind door #1! The big prize here could be a longer, healthier life – if you’re down for that prize then giddy-up, let’s play, WHATS. THAT. HEALTH FOOD!!!! 1) It… [Read more…]
March 15, 2011
It’s been awhile since I’ve done a showcase of the top gluten free items I’m using these days. I’m asked by clients every day what they can eat as part of a healthy diet, and I consistently recommend these brands as items that could possibly be included. As you can see, it’s really not hard… [Read more…]
January 2, 2011
WordPress sent me my stats for the year – it was a good year for Fit for Real Life! I wanted to thank you all for utilizing me as your resource for getting the real truth about how to be optimally fit, gluten free, and motivated to go live your life to the fullest! Here’s a summary… [Read more…]
December 26, 2010
With the holidays came at least a few conversations around most dinner tables about exercise, nutrition, and health for the New Year. Here are the top misunderstandings I heard over the holiday about gluten intolerance, and the truth about each of them. Being misinformed is a dangerous thing (think Atkins diet and the ‘all carbs,… [Read more…]
September 22, 2010
500 days of living gluten free living. I had no idea that mini-milestone was fast approaching, but from Day 1 to today, #500, gluten free eating has gone from “oh, poor you….what’s gluten?” to the “HOT diet trend of athletes everywhere!” Thankfully, gluten free eating is NOT a diet trend like low-carb, sugar-free, etc. It is a real, scientifically… [Read more…]
September 17, 2010
Writers Note: When this post went up, I was not yet educated about the value of eliminating grains from your diet. Please see all my work after May 1, 2011 for education on why you should consider removing grains from your diet. I let this post stand because I understand that some readers find this… [Read more…]
September 17, 2010
Steel Cut Oats | You can’t seriously be still doing instant oats. It’s the white bread of hot cereals! Plus it’s a huge money waster in its individual package wrapping, with added sugars & flavors. You want a legit hot cereal to get your morning off right or to enjoy mid-day if you’re in need of larger amounts of… [Read more…]
August 30, 2010
So you finally heard enough about gluten free from me or someone else & you bought the gluten-free frozen waffles for a go-to breakfast side item to your protein shake, eggs, or greek yogurt! Way to go! And then you ruined it by pouring syrup over it. Aak!! I can’t believe how many adults are telling… [Read more…]
May 27, 2010
I just ate the best dinner. It took less than 30 mins to go from start to plate. I used one pan. And it was all gluten free, heck it was even dairy free despite the creamy cheese you see on there! It seriously is not that tough to cook awesome dinners that are gluten… [Read more…]
May 1, 2011
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