Tim Staggs photoshoot. Chest workout

Inflate Chest Workout

INFLATE THE CHEST WORKOUT   If you have been looking to change up your chest workout here’s a great one for you to try. Five exercises may not seem that bad, but by the end of this chest workout you will have a pump that will inflate the chest to its breaking point. As always focus…

HIIT for fat loss success. Stop cardio. HIIT Boost metabolism, burns more calories, and builds muscle

HIIT For Fat loss Success

  I get asked quite often what type of cardio I do and what type of cardio I recommend. The answer always shocks people. The answer is none! I don’t recommend much cardio and I do almost none myself anymore. Now that’s not to say I haven’t in the past. because before I knew better…

clean eating vs IIFYM

Clean Eating VS IIFYM

So a very highly debated topic lately, Clean Eating VS IIFYM. For those of you that are not clear on what IIFYM stands for its “if it fits your macros”. My goal with this article is not to change anyone’s opinion on either one. My goal is to simply inform everyone of how IIFYM works.…

Mas Macho Meatballs

Today’s recipe comes to us out of the Abs Diet Book. It’s one of our go-to books for tasty meals that won’t have you hungry for more in an hour! Thinking of making these for our Super Bowl party, they’re that good! Mas Macho Meatballs (number of Powerfoods: 3) 1 pound extra-lean ground beef ½ cup…

Three Amigos Chili

Three Amigos Chili! This hearty comfort food dish is perfect on a cold January day! We found this recipe on Recipe.Rodale.com, but it’s originally from The New Abs Diet Cookbook.  The nutrition stats were too good to pass up, so we had to share. Enjoy! Serves: 6, Prep:  5min Cook: 35min,  Total: 40min  Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small…

Mahi Mahi Salad

Mahi Mahi is one of my favorite fish, because it’s not fishy! Light, flaky, and doesn’t smell! LOL 🙂 Recipe & photo credited to TheEatCleanDiet.com – and if you want to cut the fat content, feel free to reduce or leave out the coconut oil as the dressing 🙂   A clean, easy salad that breaks up the…

The Eat Clean Diet – Autum Beef Stew!

It’s getting chilly! If you’re looking for some classic comfort food that won’t bust your belt, look no further. This healthy beef stew recipe is sure to warm your belly on a cold November day. It’s easy enought to make, too! From our ALL TIME favorite series – The Eat Clean Diet, by Tosca Reno.…

Sparkpeople’s Meg-herita Pizza

  Oh how I would love to say this was my brilliant idea – but alas, I cannot. 😉 Pizza is a favorite in the Staggs’ house, and I will definitely be making this (with other toppings, too) for my pizza maniac husband. What a great way to have a great without busting the belt.…

Chicken Breasts with Green Chile-Almond Cream Sauce

Chicken Breasts with Green Chile-Almond Cream Sauce Here we topped seared chicken breasts with a green chile cream sauce that was inspired by green mole. A touch of cream adds an extra smoothness to the sauce, but it can be omitted if you avoid dairy. Serve with brown rice and a tossed green salad with mango and…

Thai One On

Today’s wrap is an easy & very tasty one from The Abs Diet, Eat Right Every Time guide. For you peanut butter lovers out there, this one is for you! Ingredients: 1.5 TBSP Natural Peanut Butter 1 whole wheat tortilla 2/3 cup chopped precooked chicken 3/4 cup mixed greens 1/4 cup matchstick carrots 1 teaspoon…