MEAL PREP MADE EASY
It’s no secret that the most dedicated fitness enthusiasts partake in the world of meal prepping, and many confess that this is the secret weapon behind their jaw-dropping body transformations. Meal prep is without a doubt one of the most reliable ways to consistently shed pounds, week after week. What is meal prep? It is a method of batch cooking your meals once or twice a week, portioning meals into Tupperware and stacking it all conveniently in your fridge. Every meal and snack is pre-planned, pre-packed, and ready to be eaten on-the-go....
RAINBOW TROUT WITH MANGO CHUTNEY
Here’s a tasty way to prepare and enjoy fresh trout from the lake! The mango chutney is phenomenal all by itself, with notes of ginger, curry and lime taking center stage. The simple marinade on the trout saturates pleasing flavor into each bite. This recipe is a great one to add to your meal prep recipe list....
ZUCCHINI QUINOA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS
These aren’t just any old muffins! I’ve done a few things to bump up the nutritional value to set them apart from other muffin recipes. Here’s what makes these muffins better for your health and for your waistline:...
THE EFFORT ILLUSION
One of the most overlooked ways to avoid belly fat is to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. Studies continue to show that this amount of sleep is necessary in order to create the optimal hormone balance for fat loss....
LEMONY KALE QUINOA WITH TURMERIC AND CHICKEN
What to do with fresh turmeric root? Why turn it into this SUPER FOOD medley! The fresh turmeric is extremely easy to incorporate into the dish and is used in both the marinade for the chicken and in the quinoa....
SLEEP IT OFF (THE FAT THAT IS!)
Although the basic crunch is still popular, by now it’s pretty well known that this outdated exercise not the most effective way to flatten and strengthen your abs. It simply doesn’t activate your core muscles to the extent that other exercises do, it can hurt your back, and the small motion doesn’t do much by way of calorie burning....
THESE 5 AB MOVES ARE BETTER THAN CRUNCHES
Although the basic crunch is still popular, by now it’s pretty well known that this outdated exercise not the most effective way to flatten and strengthen your abs. It simply doesn’t activate your core muscles to the extent that other exercises do, it can hurt your back, and the small motion doesn’t do much by way of calorie burning....
DRINK YOUR WAY THIN?
If you’ve been interested in fitness and health for more than a minute, then you know by now how important drinking plenty of water is for getting your body into top shape. But do you drink enough water? And is it really going to impact your results?...
SUMMER SLIM DOWN
Summer Slim Down - The warm weather is upon us! Let URise help you look and feel great for the season ahead....
ASK A PRO: CHEAT DAYS RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
Q: I hear a lot about “cheat days,” when I can eat whatever I like. Does that really help with weight loss?...