5 Unexpected Weight Loss Secrets (Part Three)
Be sure to check out secrets one and two of Jeff’s unexpected weight loss secrets. Focused Weight Training Beats Mushy Middle Cardio There are quite a few myths floating around out there about the relationship between weight training and weight loss. Here are three that I’d like to debunk right away: You’ll get injured. While there’s a certain…
Three Common Myths Surrounding Strength Training
Myth 1: If I lift heavy weights I’ll get bulky. Fact: Throw this one away without a second thought. Lifting weights doesn’t mean your muscles will get bigger. When designing any weight training program, the sets and repetitions have to be individualized to the person and their goals. Training for body building competitions is far…
Five Things that Will Help You Beat the Winter Blues
Feeling the winter blues? Down in the dumps? Stressed out about the holidays? For some people the winter truly does impact their mood. However, there are some things you can do about it. In the northern hemisphere, the autumnal equinox marks the official change from summer to fall. Days get shorter, nights get longer,…
Carolina Shrimp Po Boy
The guests at Skyterra loved this shrimp version of a po boy from Chef Ken. Pair it with slaw or baked sweet potatoes for yummy lunch or dinner. Servings: 4 Skill Level: Intermediate Total Time: 60 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. Jumbo Carolina Shrimp, 16/20, cleaned, peeled, deveined, tails left on 1 T. Extra virgin olive…
10 Self-Talk Phrases that Sabotage Your Health & How to Change Them
I have to come clean. The mind games and chitter-chatter jingle-jangling around in my head while I’m working toward a health and fitness goals are completely exhausting. If you’ll indulge me for a moment, I’m going to brag on myself—which is something I don’t do very often. Here goes. I just achieved something awesome: on…
Bone-In Pork Chop with Apricot Lime Glaze
Serve this bone-in pork chop with the delicious Apricot Lime Glaze or with your favorite BBQ sauce. Add our Cauliflower Puree and some fresh greens to complete the meal. Servings: 4 Skill Level: Beginner Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 4, 6 oz. Pork chops, bone-in, Heritage Farms pork (local if possible) 1 T. Grapeseed oil…
The Hidden Organ for Weight Loss & Longevity
What would you think if I told you weight gain, metabolic disease, autoimmune disease, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease all have one thing in common? If I’d heard that five years ago, I would’ve been confused. Then I would’ve been intrigued. It’s a bold claim. If true, it’s huge. If false, then never mind. Either…
Cauliflower Puree
Cauliflower is a great substitute for starchier potatoes, and it packs more nutrition in every bite. Pair with grilled salmon and green beans for a delicious meal. Servings: 4 Skill Level: Beginner Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 each Cauliflower head, large, leaves and core removed, use florets 1/3 cup Milk of choice (local milk…
Five Simple Strategies for Preventing Injuries
The perfect way to stall your weight loss efforts and decrease your motivation for fitness is to get injured. It never feels good to sit on the sidelines when you’re ready to hit the field, and it seems like injuries always happen at the worst times. They pop up when you’re right at the beginning…
Carrot Coconut Soup
Try Skyterra Chef Ken Hahn’s delicious late summer, early autumn soup that is healthy and filling. Servings: 16 Skill Level: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 ½ T. Coconut oil 1 lb. Carrots, medium diced 1 each Vidalia onion, medium diced 1 each Shallot, medium diced 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt ¼ tsp. White pepper 2 cans Coconut milk…
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