7 Ways Women Can Blast Middle-Age Belly Fat

One of the biggest queries I get from my mid-life friends is how can I get and stay lean? Many of these same ladies in their 40s, 50s and beyond are telling me they eat well, they exercise, and still yet, they can’t get rid of the stubborn pounds that show up around their middles. And, I believe them because many are workout buddies and so I see the struggle firsthand. We can largely thank pre-menopause and menopause for this unwelcomed fluffiness. The changes can be so frustrating and stressful, that many (even the once dedicated) decide to throw in the proverbial towel and allow their fitness to turn into fatness . . . but that’s not healthy, mentally or physically! Ways Women Can Blast Middle Age Belly Fat

While we can’t completely beat the “the change,” there are ways to keep ahead of this stage of life and minimize unwanted symptoms – like belly fat.  Read on to learn 7 Ways Women Can Blast Middle-Age Belly Fat – you’ll feel better and you’ll #BeYourBestBeast – that’s the personal hashtag / mantra I live by! Continue reading

Low Carb Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Bars – Gluten Free, Paleo, Keto

Can we have enough pumpkin things in the fall? I think not. Especially if said pumpkin things are actually loaded with goodness and nourishing things, instead of a @#$% ton of sugar.  My recipe for Low Carb Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Bars are a treat that you can feel good about eating for breakfast, snack time or dessert. Low Carb Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Bars - Keto, Paleo, Gluten-free, Sugar-free, with easy Vegan option. And, No-cook to make snack life super easy!

Feeling a snack attack coming on and trying to stay away from the Halloween candy? Low Carb Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Bars whip up in five minutes and, using a few sugar-free chocolate chips, help assuage that “I wanna devour all the sweet things” feeling that can sometimes come over us (or maybe I’m just speaking for myself, haha). Continue reading

No Bake Tiramisu Protein Bars – Keto, Low Carb

You are going to love my No-Bake Tiramisu Protein Bars, not just for that signature layered chocolate-coffee-cream flavor, but for the nutrition profile as well! One of these good-sized homemade protein bars has just 77 calories, 10.1g protein, 2.2g fat and only 5 net carbs. Read on to get more details and the easy recipe perfect for a low-carb or keto lifestyle. No Bake Tiramisu Protein Bars

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Chocolate Steel Cut Oat Protein Cookies (Low Carb, GF)

Sweeeeet, it’s National Oatmeal Cookie Day! I’m giving this old-school cookie jar hero with a brand-new, super-foodie spin – (low carb) Chocolate Steel Cut Oat Protein Cookies! Chocolate Steel Cut Oat Protein Cookies - a low carb, sugarless treat.

This small-batch recipe (makes 4 big cookies) whips up quick and, in no time you, can be comforting those cookie AND chocolate cravings in a healthy, sustaining, muscle-making way. Read on to get all the details: Continue reading

DIY Paleo Protein Baking & Pancake Mix with Recipe Ideas

Baking mixes are extremely convenient to have on hand for the making of no-brainer breakfasts, snacks and treats. But, gluten-free/or and Paleo-friendly baking mixes are either hard to find or too expensive for my budget. Paleo Protein Baking and Pancake Mix

After some experimenting around, I came up with an easy no-grain, no-gluten, low-carb option to store-bought that . . . err, let’s you have your cake and eat it too! Read on to get all the details on my Paleo Protein Baking and Pancake Mix, how-to make it, and a few easy recipes ideas! Continue reading