South-Of-The-Border Chicken & Rice Soup This is a recipe that I actually got in an email from Mike O’Hearn, so I can’t take credit for it. However, I did modify his original version of this recipe by upping the amount of chicken used and added a couple of other herbs to the mix to make […]
Force Factor BRX Pre-Workout Review
Latest Pre-Workout Review I have tried a few pre-workout supplements in the past and while I try not to get too caught up in “gotta have this in order to workout” line of thinking, I continue to use them off and on. I recently was sent, through a promotion I won on Instagram, a sample […]
Mercola – Miracle Whey Vanilla – Review
Whey protein is one of the primary supplements that I use pretty much everyday. Most of the time I usually stack my Shakeology with my whey protein for a post-workout shake. I’ve previously mentioned the Body Beast Supplement Stack that I currently use and the supplements recommended for a hardgainer. I primarily stick to the […]
Coach Chris Check-In!
Hey Team! Today is Veteran’s Day – If you happen to know any service men and women who have served in our arms forces – make sure you reach out to them and thank them! Thank you to those team members who are Veterans – your service is much appreciated!!! How is everybody doing this […]
Shakeology Protein Bars
Looking for a high quality but simple protein bar? Check out these shakeology bars. I modified the published recipe due to ingredient availability, but they turned out great! They are great option for a snack or post workout. Give them a try and let me know what you think. Ingredients: 2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology 2 scoops Chocolate Casein Protein 2 cups […]
Ted Talk – Teach Every Child About Food – Jamie Oliver
How well does your child eat? If you can, think back to when you were a kid of 7-13 years old. Do you recall the types of food you ate back then? If you are in your 30’s like me, the food that you had on a day-to-day basis is probably quite a bit different […]
5 Foods to Stock Up on this Fall
Fall is Upon Us Fall officially started on 9/22 this year. Here is in the Midwest, the temps have cooled, the grass and greened back up and some of the trees are starting to turn and most importantly…it’s football season! Fall is definitely one of my favorite seasons of the year. If you are fortunate […]
New Shakeology Options
Chocolate/Vanilla Shakeology Combo Box Since the launch of Vanilla Shakeology in June, many of you have been begging for a combination box featuring BOTH Chocolate and Vanilla Shakeology. And you’re in luck – the time has come! Read the FAQ below to learn everything you need to know about the new combo box, how to […]
7 Day – Health and Fitness Challenge
September 30th – Mark Your Calendars! I am planning on starting a new Challenge Group…with a bit of a twist. It is essentially a 7-day Health and Fitness Challenge. Here’s the deal though, since there are only 2 weeks to pull everything together, I’ll need you to take action NOW so that I can get your 7-Day Shakeology […]
Coach Chris Check-In
Hey Team! How’ everybody doing? Let me know what’s going on or if there is anything that I might be able to help you with! I know that I send out this weekly check-in to over 500 team members every week, but I rarely hear from YOU. Am I providing enough information that you find […]
Not All Calories Are Created Equal
Think a calorie, is a calorie, is a calorie? WRONG! In this article I am going try and explain and graphically show you how not all calories are created equal. IIFIYM – If It Fits In Your Macros = Basically eat anything you want as long as your macronutrient goals are met. This is rather […]
Coach Chris Check-In
Hey Team! The final week of the Alpha phase of Focus T25 is here and it has gone by pretty fast actually… I am excited to move onto the Beta phase and see what kind of new routines Shaun T will be throwing at us over the course of the final 5 weeks of the […]
Arctic Zero Review
Arctic Zero Review I am always on the look out for some healthier options when it comes to satisfying my cravings for sweets, chocolate in particular! I heard some great things about the Arctic Zero “ice cream” recently and was on a mission to give it a try for myself and see if it might […]
Santa Fe Chicken
Santa Fe Chicken Here is another simple a great tasting recipe that my good friend Troy introduced me to. This one has become a staple at our house, making an appearance at least every other week. The super moist chicken just falls apart! The touch of mexican spice that accompany it fill the entire house […]
Roasted Root Medley
Here is another recipe from the Ultimate Reset, which I went through last year. Almost every recipe that I had during that 3 week period was totally new and I will be honest, I wasn’t sure how I would like the beets in this one. While they still have a bit of an “earthy” taste, […]
P90X2 Chicken Bruschetta
The Nutrition Guide that accompanies the P90X2 fitness programs is one of my favorites due to all of the awesome recipes that are contained within. Several of the recipes that I tried while going through P90X2 I still use to this day because they are so good and simple to prepare. While this recipe may […]
Vanilla Shakeology – Available Now!
This week at the Team Beachbody Coach Summit, the new flavor of Shakeology was announced! Vanilla Shakeology is here and available now. Free Shipping With any Home Direct order of Shakeology you can get Free Shipping. However, for a limited time (until July 7th, 2013), you can get FREE SHIPPING on the new Vanilla Shakeology, […]
Egg White Muffins
Egg White Muffins This recipe was introduced to me by a good friend and I gotta say, they are pretty awesome! This a great recipe to prepare on a Sunday and then use the dish as an “on-the-go” breakfast or snack! Since we are only using egg whites and minimal amounts of other ingredients they […]
Ultimate Reset – Black Beans and Rice
Black Beans and Rice Here is a great dinner idea, which was one of my favorite recipes from the Beachbody Ultimate Reset. A 21-day program I went through last summer and really enjoyed. Check out my journey here: http://www.yourfitnesspath.com/beachbody-ultimate-reset-final-review Ingredients ¾ cup cooked brown rice ½ cup canned low-sodium black beans ¼ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil ⅛ […]
Coach Chris Check In
Hey Team! This is it…the final week of my P90X2/Asylum 2 hybrid! From the workout side of things, the schedule is for the most part the same as it has been for the past couple of weeks, with just a couple of minor changes. On the nutrition side however, it is a bit more challenging. […]