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Shrimp and white bean salad w/ creamy lemon dill dressing


Ingredients
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup chopped fennel bulb
1/3 cup julienne-cut carrot
1/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
1 1/4 pounds cooked peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 (15.5-ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
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Is working out on an empty stomach ok?


I never recommend working out without some protein (take in about 20 grams of protein powder about 30 minutes before you workout), avoiding carbs before training forces the body to quickly dig into carbohydates reserves called muscle glycogen. As glycogen drops, fat burning increases. Some people will find training after […]

Read What You Eat!!


When it comes to reading label, beside just how many calories your about to consume what else do you look for?  Many of the culprits to the obesity epidemic are in the ingredients portion and all you have to do is look for the and avoid them like the plague. 
Many of us get have a […]

Keeping motivated


Finding motivation is the enemy of every weight loss program. To keep your self focused try setting short term goals.
1. Sign up for a distant race
Sign up for an event such as a triathlon, 5k, 10k, or ½ marathon.
2. Make a ‘friendly’ bet
Challenge your nemesis—that idea-stealing coworker or a non-mowing neighbor—to a contest. […]

Exercise of the Week!


Start off with a heavy barbell and do 8-12 reps then immediately go into the concentration  curls and do moderately heavy weight 12-15 reps.  Repeat this sequence four times.

Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast


Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

1/2 cup basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 ounces goat cheese
1 roasted red pepper, cut into strips
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Cooking Instruction
1. Place half of the basil, garlic and olive oil in a food processor and puree. (This can be done in advance […]