RECIPE: Balsamic Chicken Kabobs

What better way to bring everyone together during these busy hot months then with a BBQ. These grilled balsamic chicken kabobs scream summer with their bright colors and char marks. Color means different flavors, lots of nutrients, and it makes for a pretty plate! Enjoy! BALSAMIC CHICKEN KABOBS Prep Time: 40 minsCook Time: 20 minsTotal…

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RECIPE: Dinosaur Kale Salad

I am always looking for new ways to get more vegetables on the table.  One of my favorite food finds is Lacinato Kale. It’s nickname is Dinosaur Kale, which makes it an even cooler veggie!  You can find it in the produce section of many markets. Lacinato Kale has a firmer texture than lettuce, so…

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Does A “Healthy” Pill, Powder, Or Drink Sound Too Good To Be True?

I see lots of advertisements and promotions that promise amazing results from supplements that range from shakes to pills and powders. The diet industry is a $60 billion per year industry and most of the products do not work or have negative side effects. It is so easy to fall prey to these promises and…

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Does Timing Of Food Really Matter?

What you eat is important, but when you eat it is also something you need to think about. Whether you are trying to get leaner or perform at your best in your sport or workout, timing is a huge factor in your results. I work with a lot of people who come to me because…

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Why The Scale Is Sabotaging Your Success

As a nutrition and exercise professional, I talk to people about their bodies pretty much every day. Weight loss is one of the most common reason people come work with us, so naturally, the scale is always a dominant feature when tracking progress. I see all too often that people are focused on getting that…

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5 Tips To Make Your New Year’s Resolution Stick

Happy 2018! The new year is a great time to evaluate your priorities and make goals. However,  the reality is that most people don’t keep their resolutions for more than a couple of months! There are many reasons why this happens-maybe you lose momentum, or can’t realistically keep the resolutions. Here are some tips to…

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How Can I Determine My Baseline Of Fitness & Create Goals From That?

What does it mean to be well? That’s a tricky question, and certainly the question in the healthy living world. Health and wellness is rooted in individual perspective. Its definition differs from person to person, gym to gym, and athlete to athlete. At Achieving Your Best we seek to create an inclusive understanding of health…

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RECIPE: Roasted Vegetable Soup (Orange Soup)

Ahhh fall. This season full of vibrant colors and a cooler temperatures that are perfect foroutdoor activities. During this busy season, we need healthy fuel to give us energy for ourbusy schedules. My garden is overflowing this year with butternut squash. So I am having funexperimenting with new ways to use this beautiful squash. Winter…

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5 Tips To Staying Healthy While Traveling

Traveling can be stressful when you are trying to eat healthy and exercise, but with a little planning, it can be a relaxing and fun experience that can improve your health! Here are my top 5 goals for traveling: 1. Exercise every morning-you can do a tabata workout or something in your hotel room (see…

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6 Tips To Stay On Top Of Your Nutrition During Busy Times

Whew, the end of the school year is busy! Being busy is the number one pitfall I see when working with clients who are trying to be healthy. I am right there with you-busy parent, spouse, working in and out of the home, business owner, exerciser, health nut, and volunteer. These are all things that…

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