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You Can’t Out Exercise a Bad Diet!
Ever heard someone give themselves permission to indulge their sweet tooth just because they just had a great workout? It’s a common excuse. Many people believe that because they exercise, they’re in the black as far as their calorie input/output. But in reality, this...
Resistance Band Workout!
I ❤ my bands and always keep a set in my car. Since it’s a gorgeous day I decided on a spontaneous outdoor workout. 😊 The bands are very versatile and a great tool to tone the legs, abs, butt and arms; almost comparable to a cable machine in the gym. They are color...
Rosted Pork Shoulder!
Pascale's Prep of the Week 😊 I'm switching it up this week with a delightful one-pot pork meal from the Whole 30 book. It's delicious and easy to prepare; I especially loved the fresh butternut squash. The recipe asks for pork shoulder, but if you can't find it, pork...
Irina cooks for you!
Meet Irina! If life is busy and you're struggling with cooking for yourself or your family, she's your solution. Irina comes to your home and prepares your entire meal — no hassle of cooking or messy kitchen for you. By way of background, Irina is Russian and lived in...
What’s scarier than Ghosts and Goblins?
What's scarier than Ghosts and Goblins? 🎃 It's that time of the year, and you know what that means: sugar, sugar, sugar! Beginning in late summer, stores start tempting us with sweet and treats conveniently packaged in small, easy to eat servings. By the end of...
3 Facts why working out improves your sex life!
Better Workout = Better Sex! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta1308Y7kPE
Combat Dormant Butt Syndrome!
Ever heard of Dormant Butt Syndrome (scientifically referred to as "office ass")? Well, it's a real thing. Our bodies are made to move; if we don't move, we feel aches and pains. Low back pain is a common side effect of a sedentary lifestyle. It's usually caused by...
Low-Impact HIIT Workout!
💥 Low-Impact HIIT Workout! 💥 Get into shape with these easy-to-master moves. All you need is a pumpkin and a mat. It’s an all levels workout and if you want to spice it up, get a heavier pumpkin. Do all exercises without a rest, once completed take a 1-minute break...
Pumpkin Chicken Chili!
Prepping with Pascale! 😊 It's pumpkin season again, but before digging into the pumpkin spiced muffins with a side of pumpkin latte, try out the real deal. Celebrating the season, this week, I'm sharing a Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chicken Chili, and it doesn't disappoint;...
Morning Stretches!
Wake up and connect! 🌞 Do you have low back pain or joint pains when you wake up? They often occur due to an increase of fluid in the spinal discs and joints, or simply because the muscles relax, and the blood flow decreases while sleeping. A quick morning stretch...
Cardio Core Workout!
💥 Cardio core workout challenge.💥 I love my outdoor workouts and hope I'll still get a lot in before winter hits. All you need for this workout is a bench or step. If necessary, do the Side Shuffles and In & Out's on the floor. 6 exercises, 30 sec. each, 15 sec....
Keep Fitness Simple!
Trainer Tip: Don’t Overthink Fitness! We often tend to overthink fitness because there are so many different approaches - like crossfit, pilates or kickboxing, just to name a few - and we get flooded with social media advice. That can be very confusing. Here’s my rule...
Salad in a jar!
Prepping with Pascale! 😊 Stay on a healthy track this week! Here’s a simple prep ahead recipe for a colorful, high-protein Mason Jar salad. Besides being delicious, it’s excellent for you, it lasts all week, and will save precious morning minutes. Just grab a jar and...
Online training!
Get fit with me at home. 💪😊💪 I'll help you safely and effectively achieve your fitness goals with my professional fitness and weight loss app. My app is designed to support you throughout your fitness journey. It's comprehensive and, working with you, we'll l find an...
Is 10K steps a day really a magic number?
You probably heard that you should walk 10,000 steps per day to reach your weight loss goals. It is a nice round number that equals about five miles and you find it as daily target goal from most health organization. Did you ever wonder where that number comes from?...
Autumn Couscous Salad!
Prepping with Pascale: Recipe of the Week! Hello Fall, let’s pick up our forks! 🍂🍽 Cooler mornings, harvest fairs, and fall decorations in the stores are sure signs that summer is behind us. This week I felt inspired to share an autumn couscous salad recipe...