The Best Diet Ever is……

The BEST Diet Ever is…..     via GIPHY   Is the one that you can stick to. Is the one that you can adhere to. Is the one that enhances your life. Is the one that is Simple to implement. Is the one that doesn’t make you feel like death! Is the one that you can do forever! Is … Read More

Five Fitness Friday Favorites: 5 Eats I’m Loving Right Now

Five Fitness Friday Favorites!! Five things I’m loving! 1. Pero Family Farms Fresh Green Beans 2. Pero Family Farms Sweet Peppers 3. Ready to Drink Protein Shake – Premier Protein – I really enjoy the Carmel and Strawberry ones! 4. Think Thin Oatmeal Cups and Kodiak Cakes Flapjacks On The Go – I really enjoyed the Cinnamon and Maple one … Read More

Carbs are not the enemy plus 4 Ways to Make them work for you!

Carbs are always the ones to get the boot when it comes to trying to lose weight! You don’t have to eliminate whole food groups to get results! Ugh, carbs are not the enemy. Really, ladies, they are not the enemy. They are your friends or can be your friend. If you kicked them to the curb a while ago, … Read More

Diet Rant

I first wrote this post over on my Beauty of Strength Facebook page; it got great traction. I was stocked! Several people shared my post. So, I thought I post here on my blog too! Facebook Post Full disclosure, I’ve had it. There may be a bit of swearing in the post ahead. Not your thing? Don’t like it… #bye! … Read More

10 Ways to Un – Diet

  Let’s start this un – diet process! Are you ready?! It will take work, but I know you can do this because many women like yourself have! I know deep down inside, you’ve had it. You are tired of the ups and the downs, tired of not being able to lose the pounds, tired of feeling lethargic and just … Read More

Why Diets Suck! And 5 things to Do Instead.

    Diet rules suck, and they aren’t sustainable. Ever sign up to work with a coach or a diet plan, and you get the plan to get started? You’re super excited because this time is gonna be different. You open up the email, and the email is reading back to you a long list of what you can and … Read More

3 Non – Dieting Tools

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    January 1st is just around the corner. As I write this, we are 10 days out from Jan. 1st. As you already know, I am Strength & Nutrition Lifestyle Coach. I don’t believe in any diets of any kind, quick fixes, wraps, pills, or potions.  I’m here going against the grain, going against the norm => you do … Read More

Franklins BBQ Experience

If you’re new here, welcome! My name is Candace, and I love food – I am a fit foodie. I wanted to share my recent Texas BBQ experience with my tribe. Do you like BBQ? My approach to food is a moderate one – I don’t ban any foods, and you don’t have to either. You don’t even need to … Read More

Maintain, Don’t Gain and Thrive thru the holiday season!

  So the holidays are upon us yet again – the annual flurry of shopping, holiday parties, holiday meals, and family gatherings.   This is a wonderful time of year to celebrate, regardless of your religious beliefs.  It’s a time for reflecting on all the blessings that we have, enjoy our family, and usher in a new year full of hope … Read More

Conquer Your Cravings Like a Boss

    You get cravings right? I don’t know about you, but I sure do. Cravings creep up on us because we are human and that’s what cravings do. They like to hit us especially in the evening, don’t they? Yea, we may get them during the day from time to time as well. Those cravings are usually just for … Read More