It’s undeniable: Avocados are the A-listers of the produce section. Not only are avocados Instagram stars — there are 7 million+ posts with #avocado — adding avocado to anything instantly amps up the flavor of your meal. But are avocados…
If you’re looking for an easy way to enhance your Vanilla Shakeology, it’s as simple as blending in some fresh (or frozen) berries and almond milk to create this Berry Delight Shake. They’ll give the shake sweet fruit flavor, and give the…
We all have that friend. The one who eats only mac ‘n’ cheese and cookies, performs zero physical activity, yet still fits into jeans from high school. While you sweat through regular workouts and take the time and effort to cook…
Tight hips can be a real pain in the behind, but the figure 4 stretch can improve flexibility and mobility in your hips, gluteus muscles, and piriformis — a small muscle that can become inflamed when your hips are tight.…
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to find a routine that works and stick with it. That’s fine for your daily coffee order, but when it comes to exercise, doing just one type of workout is a surefire way…
During my first year doing strength training workouts, I experienced exciting progress week after week. I lost stubborn fat, developed noticeable muscle, and moved weights I never imagined I could lift without straining. After a while, though, I grew frustrated. My…
Walking for weight loss is inexpensive, accessible, easy on the body, and provides tons of other health benefits. But if you’ve tried to research the number of calories burned walking a mile, you’ve probably found it’s not easy to land…
Dana has an extremely busy life as a graduate student and a single mom. After gaining weight, she wanted to make a change for her family so she could start enjoying outdoor activities once again. She decided on ChaLEAN Extreme and…
Chances are, you’ve heard someone complaining about their “muffin top.” Alas, they’re not talking about perfectly-crusty top of a blueberry muffin or pumpkin muffin. More likely, the “muffin top” in question is a common problem area around the midsection or waistline and includes…
Sometimes, the last thing I want to do is turn on my stove or oven when it’s hot outside. (Or you know, all the time). That’s when I had the most brilliant meal prep idea: a no-cook meal prep! A…