Even if you are not a big fan of avocados but love yourself some chocolatey goodness, this recipe might be worth giving a try. I’ve made this recipe a few times and it always surprises me that you can’t taste the avocado. There are so many ways to enjoy this Read more
My Pancake Progression (1 Year Results)
When I started stretching, I wanted to do everyday things like bend over to touch my toes or sit on the ground without being in pain. I was inflexible my entire life until I decided one day that I wanted to change that. Now I can do the splits on Read more
Static Stretching Benefits and Examples
For many years, I would workout without stretching. I only realized why stretching was important when my body started getting more and more stiff over time. In order to stretch more, I did research on some static stretching benefits and examples that I could use to make my workouts better. Read more
7 Basic Stretches for Tight Hip Flexors
A lot of people experience tightness in their hips. You use your hips when you stand up from a seated position, while you’re walking, running, or jumping. My hips were very tight when I first started stretching. I remember feeling a tugging sensation in my hips and thighs. Now, I Read more
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
I once had a chocolate zucchini scone at a cafe and I never tasted anything quite like it. Zucchini brings so much texture into baking without having to add any butter or oil. That’s right – there’s no butter, oil, milk, eggs or honey in this recipe. These healthy chocolate Read more
Bibimbap with Shirataki Noodles – Quick & Easy
In Korean, “bibim” (비빔) means mixing various ingredients together while “bap” (밥) means “rice”. In this recipe, we’ll be making bibimbap with shirataki noodles by replacing the rice. It will be just as tasty I promise! Shirataki noodles are a low carb, low calorie alternative to rice and traditional noodles Read more
8 Tips to Get the Last Few Inches of Front Splits
At the 5 month mark, my left splits was 3 inches away from the ground and my right splits was 4 inches. I was at the last few inches of my front splits, but I couldn’t quite get down all the way. I did some research, made a few changes Read more
Best PNF Exercises For The Splits
My goal was always to get the splits. I stretched 2 times a week for months without seeing any progress. Then I took a flexibility class where I learned PNF stretching exercises for front splits which made my stretching routine a lot more effective. Using this technique, I went from Read more
How to Make Cauliflower Rice
I used to be quite skeptical of cauliflower “rice”. To be fair, my only comparison was making steamed cauliflower from the frozen food section. Now it’s something I rave about it! I even prefer it over rice. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable with a lot of versatility. You can use Read more
3 Activation Exercises To Strengthen Upper Back
Some days you might find that you’re zoning out at the gym or just ‘going through the motion’ of a workout. We often forget that the brain is a muscle too. The ability to be deliberate with which muscles you use during a workout is called mind-muscle connection. Doing activation Read more