Elisa Scrivens 
Have you ever been told that carbs make you fat? Well, I have and between all the success “low carb” diets are having — like Atkins or Paleo — one might actually think carbs have to be bad. Unfortunately, this carb-loving girl has to disagree with the theory that carbs are bad. I believe carbs …
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As children, I’m sure these three dreaded words echoed in all of our homes, (insert scary mom voice), Eat Your Veggies! As a kid, my mom did her best to make sure I ate a variety of veggies event the ones I wasn’t a fan of. But as I got older and headed off to …
If you want a better body then you need to consume protein. It’s as simple as that. Protein is the one thing you can’t escape and if you try to then you are just escaping the body that you want. Consuming plenty of protein enriched foods daily to keep your body running properly. Most of …
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A well-stocked kitchen is key when throwing together a fast, flavorful snack on those busy days you can’t seem to find enough time to do anything. When you wake up and have to bolt for work, it pays to know what you can grab-and-go for healthy snack options. When trying to get fit and healthy …
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Reading food labels is not the most entertaining thing in the world. In fact, you would think that if you read one, then you read them all. Quite often people will read a food label looking for just one measurement. This might be Calories, Carbohydrates, or Fats. Either way, it is important to learn how …
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We all struggle with body image and for most of us, there’s something about our body we’d like to change. It isn’t always easy for us to accept ourselves and to be confident with who we are and how we look. So as women, we try every fad diet out there to be comfortable in …
We’ve all heard abs are made in the kitchen, but what does this really mean? Well, lets put it this way, if you have extra fluff, busting your ass in the gym won’t get rid of the fat alone. You need to address the fat, by focusing on what you’re eating. Unfortunately, if it were …
Going to the gym for the first time can be intimidating! Each gym has its own customs, culture, and rules. It feels like everyone knows what they’re doing and where to go except you. You also might have the fear of feeling embarrassed or judged. This can be a lot to handle for someone looking …