Hey Ascenders, Anyone hungry?!! The cherry season is coming and that’s more than enough reason for us to combine this tasty fruit with one of our favorite meats, CHICKEN! Cherries are an awesome snack because they taste sweet but on the other hand are also very low in total sugars. With a glycemic index of […]
3 Best and Effective Steps to Lose Fat Faster
Being committed to decreasing your body fat goes beyond sticking to your fitness routine. If you want to lose fat, follow these three steps to not only get healthier but to also lose fat efficiently. 1. Watch the amount and type of carbohydrates you are consuming, eliminate all drinks with processed or natural sugars. Replace […]
Easy Steps to Take your Fitness to the Next Level
Everyone wants to be healthier, feel better, and crush their workouts, but the one thing that most athletes and fitness enthusiasts forget about is recovery. You’ll hit the gym hard, get a great workout, and leave feeling great and ready to seize the day. But there will always be those days where everything just hurts […]
Paleo Bread & Butter
Hey Ascenders! Do you like bread? As a German, I grew up eating it my entire life. And even if I know it’s not really the healthiest, nothing beats a hot loaf of bread! Plus, the recipe options are endless.. You can throw together a sandwich, or just butter up a slice and eat it […]
Guilt Free Nutella
Oh Nutella, you God of chocolate, who doesn’t love you? When it comes to chocolate, Nutella is definitely on the top of our list. But that might just be all the sugar talking. After all, Nutella is 55% pure sugar. Hazelnuts, the healthiest ingredient in Nutella, barely make a dent in terms of nutritional value. […]
Joseph’s Story
For most of my life I have been thin. I could eat anything I wanted in large quantities (and I did), and not gain a single pound. I was very active in high school and college, mostly running and swimming. In my mid 20’s I started working out more and even hired a trainer because […]
Rise Up to the New You 2018
We’ve all heard the rumors about 30 day challenges – the results won’t last, they’re just trying to sell you something, you aren’t allowed to actually eat. Today we’re putting those rumors to rest once and for all. You don’t have to live on grapefruit and high priced protein shakes for a month or […]
Replacing Foods that Cause Inflammation with Inflammation-Fighting Foods
Your immune system is a very complex network of cells, tissues and organs. All these components work together to help protect your body and fight off foreign invaders, such as germs, bacteria, viruses and parasites. The problem? It’s not just germs and parasites that put health at risk. Sometimes it’s our food choices that initiate […]
Get the #1 Habit That Will Help You Lose Fat
We are so inspired by the success of our 2017 Fall into Fitness Challenge participants. It’s been an incredibly positive and uplifting experience to play a role in empowering our participants to achieve their fitness and wellness goals. Most of our participants lost over 8 pounds and reported greater mental clarity and better food choices. […]