Amy VanLiew
Don’t Hurt Your Back Raking Leaves this Fall
Last Fall I pulled by back right before we were about to host our monthly social group party. I was in a rush to get things done, lifting heavy objects, not using good form and then went to sweep my steps and “OWWWW”. I threw the broom down and waddled to my foam roller but…
Making Healthier Choices when you don’t have time to cook
In my ideal world I have all day Sunday to cook and prepare meals for the week. Every day I would have whole food lunches that I could just grab and go. For dinner there would be easy delicious, ready to go meals that would take minutes to prepare. Well, that RARELY happens. Life just…
My Experiment with Ketosis
Just coming off my experiment with reducing foods that might cause me inflammation and gaining a few pounds on vacation, I set out to try something I have been hearing about since I took my course in Integrative Nutrition – Ketosis. Your body is in a normal state of Ketosis when it does not have…
Can Exercise Cause Weight Gain?
You are motivated to lose weight and jump right into an amazing exercise program that leaves you feeling GREAT. After a few days or weeks you notice that the scale is heading in the wrong direction? YIKES. What now? I see it all time and it happens to me too. Please don’t let that pesky…
Cauliflower Bread Recipe
This is a great substitute for bread if you are trying to reduce your carbohydrate intake. This picture is my yummy grilled cheese using this bread. Servings 4 servings, 1 piece each Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower , cut into bite-sized pieces (or 3 cups cauliflower rice) Parchment paper Nonstick cooking spray Cheesecloth 1 large…
Could this be the Cause of My Weight Gain?
My weight would NOT budge even though I was eating healthy foods; whole grains, lots of veggies, real dairy, NO white sugar. On top of that my knees were achy and I was struggling with a low back issue that would not go away. I am blessed that I have not been diagnosed with an…
Paleo, DASH, Vegan…Oh My!
Have you been overwhelmed by all the crazy diets out there….Low Fat, Low Carb, Atkins, DASH, South Beach, Paleo, Raw, Vegan, Ketogenic, Gluten Free…it can make any persons head spin in an attempt to meet their health goals. In my effort to maintain my weight and to help my clients I have tried many of…
Strap Stretch
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Upper Body
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Legs
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