For years I've been a die hard breakfast advocate but new science on intermittent fasting has me asking, 'Is Breakfast Making You Fat?" I can't remember a time when I didn't eat breakfast. Mom always made sure my siblings and I ate a healthy breakfast before school, complete with fresh squeezed orange juice and a steaming cup of hot cocoa. That first meal of the day was like a gentle hug … [Read more...]
The Fragile Link Between Sleep and Weight Loss
June 20, 2016 · by · 25 Comments
To say that I was frustrated was an understatement.... I was eating right, drinking about 3 liters of water a day and exercising five to six times a week. Yet no matter what I could not get rid of that sneaky little bulge around my mid-section. I had reached the dreaded plateau! When I shared my concerns with my personal trainer, Hollywood Physique Expert Eric the Trainer, he asked a … [Read more...]
BeFit 30 Day Fat Burn Review and Giveaway
February 26, 2016 · by · 21 Comments
Get Ready to #BeFitAllYear! Happy Friday! As promised I am back with a thorough review of the BeFit 30 Day Fat Burn Challenge. As you may recall I was invited to review the BeFit program, including a trio of nutritional products, by the Sweatpink community. The nutritional products were sent to me by BeFit to facilitate this review but all opinions are mine. Since I am not personally looking to … [Read more...]
Fitness Friday – 12 Minutes Total Body Blast
October 23, 2015 · by · 12 Comments
The holiday season is right around the corner and we all know what that means -- A few months filled with all sorts of distractions to get in the way of our fitness goals: Family gathering... Parties... Scrumptious food... More scrumptious food... Decadent holiday drinks... More food... More parties... And with all these temptations lurking around at every corner, finding time … [Read more...]
5 Strategies for Fast Fat Loss before Summer Ends
July 8, 2013 · by · 12 Comments
by JJ Virgin Why does winter seem to stick around forever yet you blink and summer’s half over? Oh, I know: you’ve still got that early August barbeque at your in-laws, numerous beach dates, and a Labor Day cookout to wrap up the season. But summer just seems to fly by and before you know it, you’re sending the kids off to school again. Warm weather is unforgiving. Whereas bulky sweaters … [Read more...]
JJ Virgin is truly a Scrumptious Mom!
November 2, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
Today I want to introduce you to a truly spectacular woman JJ Virgin. I met JJ last May at Brendon Burchard's Expert Academy. This 6'2 leggy and gorgeous blonde is hard to miss! But what is most captivating about JJ is something much more beautiful and profound than her looks. She EXUDES Health, and LIFE! She has charisma beyond belief. She is joyful and playful and you know the minute you … [Read more...]
